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Asbestos/CEQA Department

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Case Calendars

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Case Calendar

Tentative Rulings

Official tentative ruling phone line: (415) 551-4000

The phone line is the only official posting of tentative rulings. Tentative rulings may also be viewed online by following these steps:

  1. Go to our Tentative Rulings page
  2. Select the link for your specific Tentative Ruling (You may have to pass a Captcha quiz)
  3. Click on "Case Number Query"
  4. Type in the last 6 digits of the case number and click "Submit"
  5. At the top of the Register of Actions page click "Calendar"
  6. Find the relevant Court Date and the tentative ruling will be posted under "Matter(s)"

In both Asbestos and CEQA actions, any party who wishes to contest a tentative ruling must send an e-mail to contestasbestostr@sftc.org no later than 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing stating, without argument, their intention to contest. The e-mail must refer to the line number, case number, short case title and the party you represent. This notification to the court is in addition to rules dictating notice to all other parties. Failure to follow this procedure may result in the court adopting its tentative ruling or continuing the hearing.

Please note that this e-mail address is strictly for contesting tentative rulings only.

Specific Information for Asbestos Actions

Asbestos actions filed in this court are dictated by San Francisco Superior Court Local Rule 20.

Local Rule 20 codifies many prior orders of the Asbestos Department, including the following:

The current Designated Defense Counsel for the Asbestos Department is:

Spanos | Przetak (formerly Berry & Berry)  
555 12th Street, Suite 2060
Oakland, CA 94607
Telephone: (510) 250-0200
Fax: (510) 380-6354
https://www.spanos-przetak.com

Hearings in Asbestos Department

  • 9:00 a.m. Asbestos Law & Motion and Discovery Hearings – on Tuesdays. Counsel and parties may appear in Department 304 in person or by videoconference using Zoom (see the Asbestos Zoom Link below).
  • 9:00 a.m. Asbestos Order to Show Cause Conference – on the 1st Thursday of the month. Counsel and parties may appear in Department 304 in person or by videoconference using Zoom (see the Asbestos Zoom Link below).
  • 11:00 a.m. Asbestos Ex Parte Hearings – on Tuesdays. Parties may appear in person or via CourtCall. Parties appearing via CourtCall must contact CourtCall at 1-888-88-COURT in advance to schedule an appearance. Note: Please request with CourtCall to be heard on the Asbestos - Room 345 Ex Parte' Hearing calendar. 
  • 11:15 a.m. Master Calendar Jury Asbestos – on Mondays. In-person appearances are required in Department 206 (If Monday is a holiday, then the calendar will be heard on Tuesday.)
  • 4:00 p.m. Asbestos Case Management Conference Hearings – Counsel and parties may appear in Department 304 in person or by videoconference using Zoom (see the Asbestos Zoom Link below).
  • 1:30 p.m. Asbestos Trial Setting Conference Hearings – on the 3rd Thursday of every other month (bimonthly), effective February 2025. Counsel and parties may appear in Department 304 in person or by videoconference using Zoom (see the Asbestos Zoom Link below).
  • 3:30 p.m.  Asbestos Minor’s Compromise and Apportionment – on Tuesdays. In-person appearances are required in Department 304. Please contact the Asbestos Clerk at 415-551-3703 for a date. 
  • 3:30 p.m.  Asbestos Default Prove-up Hearings – on Tuesdays. In-person appearances are required in Department 304 . Please contact the Asbestos Clerk at 415-551-3703 for a date. 
  • Asbestos Informal Discovery Conference – In-person only.  Please contact the Asbestos Clerk at 415-551-3703 for a date. 

Counsel and parties may appear by videoconference, and the public may view and/or listen to hearings, by clicking on the link below:

Department 304 Asbestos Zoom Link 

Passcode: 485029

Alternatively, the hearings are accessible by telephone, by calling +1 669 254 5252 and entering the following meeting ID and password:

 Meeting ID: 160 757 8308

 Passcode: 485029

CEQA: CEQA Assignment Effective January 21, 2025

  • 1:30 p.m.  CEQA Motion or Case Management Hearings – on Mondays. Counsel and parties may  appear in Department 606 in person or by videoconference using Zoom ( CEQA Zoom Link will be operational on January 21, 2025). 
  • CEQA Writ Hearings – date to be determined by the Court. In-person appearances are required.

Discovery:

Asbestos discovery motions are heard Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. in department 304.  Prior to filing a discovery motion you must contact the court’s lead clerk to make a reservation. To schedule an informal discovery meeting or to reserve a motion hearing date, please call (415) 551-3703. Provide proper notice. Courtesy copies must be provided to the court prior to the hearing pursuant to Local Rule 2.7.

Law and Motion:

Asbestos law and motion matters and motions relating to trial dates are heard Tuesdays  at 9:00 a.m. in department 304. Parties may select their own hearing date. No reservation is needed unless a court order is in place stating otherwise. Provide proper notice. Courtesy copies must be provided to the court prior to the hearing pursuant to Local Rule 2.7.

Ex Parte Hearings:

Asbestos ex parte hearings are held Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.  by CourtCall Only.  No reservation is needed. Parties may appear in person or via CourtCall. Parties appearing via CourtCall must provide proper notice, with courtesy copies submitted to the court prior to the hearing pursuant to Local Rule 2.7. Note: Please request with CourtCall to be heard on the Asbestos - Room 345 Ex Parte' Hearing calendar. 

Settlement Conference:

Mandatory settlement conferences are coordinated by the Court's ADR Coordinator.

Trial Call:

Every Monday at 11:15 a.m., unless Monday is a holiday in which case trial call is on Tuesday. For questions regarding a trial call calendar, please call (415) 551-3705.

Order to Show Cause Calendar:

Every first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. For questions regarding an order to show cause calendar, please call (415) 551-3703.

Trial Setting Conference:

Bimonthly, Third Thursday of every other month at 1:30 p.m. in Department 304. For questions regarding a trial setting conference calendar, please call (415) 551-3703 or (415)551-3705 (Department 206 Courtroom Clerk).

Specific Information for CEQA Actions

Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco Local Rules of Court: Rule 6.11.

Electronic Filing:

Electronic filing is required in CEQA actions. Local Rule 2.11 discusses information regarding electronic filing and service, including exclusions to the electronic filing rule. The court’s E-Filing Webpage also contains useful information.

Other than for an ex parte application, the parties must deliver courtesy copies to the CEQA Department of all papers filed in support of or in opposition to any motion or petition in compliance with LRSF 2.7.

Motions:

Motions in CEQA cases are normally heard on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. in department 606, subject to change based on the court’s availability. A reservation is required. To schedule a hearing for a CEQA discovery or law and motion matter, please call the court’s calendar clerk at (415) 551-3703. Courtesy copies must be provided to the court pursuant to Local Rule 6.11.

Writ Hearings:

CEQA writ hearings are held on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and are calendared pursuant to the parties’ stipulated briefing schedule, which requires court approval. Courtesy copies must be provided to the court pursuant to Local Rule 6.11.

Ex Parte Hearings:

CEQA ex parte hearings are held Mondays at 1:30 p.m. in the CEQA Department. No reservation is needed. Parties must follow all ex parte requirements set forth in CRC 3.1200 through 3.1207. Bring the following to the hearing: a courtesy copy of your filed application, two copies of the proposed order and the File & Serve Xpress Transaction ID number (unless you are excluded from the electronic filing requirements). Please arrive early to sign in.

Settlement Conference:

Per Local Rule 6.12.F, Mandatory Settlement Conferences are coordinated by the Court's ADR Coordinator.

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