Christopher S. Bennett v. Daniel Juarez, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Central District of California ordered Plaintiff Christopher S. Bennett to show cause why his claims against Daniel Juarez should not be dismissed with prejudice under the doctrine of judicial immunity. The court concluded that the allegations appeared to concern actions taken by a judicial officer at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse and set a March 7, 2025 deadline for Plaintiff’s written response.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the allegations in the Complaint suggest that Daniel Juarez was acting in a judicial capacity and may therefore be protected by judicial immunity.
2. Whether Plaintiff should be required to show cause why the claims against Juarez should not be dismissed with prejudice on judicial-immunity grounds.

Disposition

other