Complex Civil Litigation

Case Calendar

Department 304
Judge Ethan P. Schulman
400 McAllister St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Clerk: (415) 551-3729/5948 for Complex Litigation Matters Only ;  Clerk: (415) 551-3703 for Asbestos Matters Only

Department 606
Judge Jeffrey S. Ross
400 McAllister St.
San Francisco, CA 94102                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Clerk: (415) 551-3830  for Complex Litigation Matters Only;                                                                                                      

Email: department606_complex@sftc.org (department606 "underscore" complex)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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CRC Rule 3.400 - Definition

A “complex case” is an action that requires exceptional judicial management to avoid placing unnecessary burdens on the Court or the litigants and to expedite the case, keep costs reasonable, and promote effective decision making by the court, the parties, and counsel.

Special Instructions for Electronic Filing

Complex Civil Litigation E-Filing Instructions for Redacted and Un-Redacted (Sealed) Documents

The confidential portions of an unredacted document should be highlighted (e.g. grayscaled) to assist the judge in differentiating between what is considered confidential information and what is considered non-confidential information. For further information on e-filing procedures for sealed documents, click here.