This case was last updated from Kern County Superior Courts on 10/03/2025 at 07:41:48 (UTC).

BISPO ET AL VS SPRINGWOOD COURT APTS LLC ET AL

Case Summary

On 06/21/2023 BISPO filed a Civil - Personal Injury and Torts lawsuit against SPRINGWOOD COURT APTS LLC. This case was filed in Kern County Superior Courts, Metropolitan Branch located in California. The Judges overseeing this case are Barmann, Bernard C., Jr. and Smith, T. Mark. The case status is Open.

 

Case Details

  • Case Number:

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  • Filing Date:

    06/21/2023

  • Case Status:

    Open

  • Case Type:

    Civil - Personal Injury and Torts

  • State:

    California

Complaint

PLAINTIFFS, ALLEGE AS FOLLOWS:

PARTIES

A. Plaintiff

1. SERENITY CHEYENNE BISPO; ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ; MONICA SALVIEJO; PATRICK TIMOTHY O'LEARY; CARALENA MARTINEZ; LAMICHA CARTER; TANISHA S. DEANS; JANET PRIES; GARY PERSONS; STEPHANIE ORTEGA; ALEEYA ORTIZ; SHAKEISHA SITI WARD; MONTRECE T BROWN JR.; SUSAN DE LOS SANTOS; ELLA JANE BRITNEY BARTON; JUSTIN SLAUGHTER; MARLENE ELIZABETH MOORE; BILLY AGUILAR; SOPHIA GARCIA; BERTIE BROOME; and SAVANNAH PUTNAM are current and former tenants of the residential property located at 5501 Norris Rd., , a residential apartment building ("the Property"). The Plaintiffs have at all times satisfied the provisions of their leases and were in lawful possession of their apartments.

2. Plaintiff SERENITY CHEYENNE BISPO lived in 5501 Norris Rd., Building 20, Unit 7 from February 2020 to July 2021 . For the purposes of this action, the essential terms of that lease agreement are that: Plaintiff paid rent to live in the apartment and Plaintiff's landlord was required to comply with whatever obligations are imposed by law as to the agreement, including the implied warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment. This Plaintiff has a written lease for the apartment which renewed as a matter of law.

3. Plaintiff ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ has lived in 5501 Norris Rd., Building 21, Unit 11 from 2019 to the present. For the purposes of this action, the essential terms of that lease agreement are that: Plaintiff paid rent to live in the apartment and Plaintiff's landlord was required to comply with whatever obligations are imposed by law as to the agreement, including the implied warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment.

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the implied warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment.

5. Plaintiff PATRICK TIMOTHY O'LEARY has lived in 5501 Norris Rd., Building 27, Unit 34 from April 2012 to the present. For the purposes of this action, the essential terms of that lease agreement are that: Plaintiff paid rent to live in the apartment and Plaintiff's landlord was required to comply with whatever obligations are imposed by law as to the agreement, including the implied warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment.

6. Plaintiff CARALENA MARTINEZ has lived in 5501 Norris Rd., Building 31, Unit 51 from August 2018 to the present. For the purposes of this action, the essential terms of that lease agreement are that: Plaintiff paid rent to live in the apartment and Plaintiff's landlord was required to comply with whatever obligations are imposed by law as to the agreement, including the implied warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment.

7. Plaintiff LAMICHA CARTER has lived in 5501 Norris Rd., Building 31, Unit 52 from March 2020 to the present. For the purposes of this action, the essential terms of that lease agreement are that: Plaintiff paid rent to live in the apartment and Plaintiff's landlord was required to comply with whatever obligations are imposed by law as to the agreement, including the implied warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment.

8. Plaintiff TANISHA DEANS has lived in 5501 Norris Rd., Building 32, Unit 56 from August 2016 to the present. For the purposes of this action, the essential terms of that lease agreement are that: Plaintiff paid rent to live in the apartment and Plaintiff's landlord was required to comply with whatever obligations are imposed by law as to the agreement, including the implied warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment.

9. Plaintiffs JANET PRIES and GARY PERSONS have lived in 5501 Norris Rd., Building 36, Unit 69 from December 2016 to the present. For the purposes of this action, the essential terms of that lease agreement are that: Plaintiff paid rent to live in the apartment and Plaintiff's landlord was required to comply with whatever obligations are imposed by law as to the agreement, including the implied warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment. Plaintiffs have a written lease for the apartment which renewed as a matter of law.

10. Plaintiff STEPHANIE ORTEGA has lived in , Building 12,

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Judge Details

Judges

Barmann, Bernard C., Jr.

Smith, T. Mark

 

Party Details

Plaintiffs

RODRIGUEZ, ASHLEY

CARTER, LAMICHA

BROOME, BERTIE

AGUILAR, BILLY

ORTIZ, ALEEYA

SALVIEJO, MONICA

BARTON, ELLA JANE BRITNEY

O'LEARY, PATRICK TIMOTHY

MOORE, MARLENE ELIZABETH

PRIES, JANET

46 More Parties Available

Attorney/Law Firm Details

Plaintiff Attorneys

INOCENTE, LUIS M.

SPENCER, CHANDRA G.

ELDER, MARGARET A.

Other Attorneys

JAMNESHAN, SHIRLEY E

FORNWALT, AMANDA JEAN

DEGUZMAN, KATHERINE M

 

Court Documents

Motion (Pre-Disposition) 04/29/2025

04/29/2025: Motion (Pre-Disposition) 04/29/2025

Rejection/Correction Notice re: received only gal apps/order

11/27/2024: Rejection/Correction Notice re: received only gal apps/order

Motion to Strike 05/06/2024

05/06/2024: Motion to Strike 05/06/2024

Motion to Strike 02/07/2024

02/07/2024: Motion to Strike 02/07/2024

Order to Show Cause

06/28/2023: Order to Show Cause

Summons Issued and Filed

06/28/2023: Summons Issued and Filed

Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010)

06/21/2023: Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010)

Complaint

06/21/2023: Complaint

Further Case Management Conference 08/27/2025

08/27/2025: Further Case Management Conference 08/27/2025

AMENDED Further Case Management Conference 02/24/2025

02/24/2025: AMENDED Further Case Management Conference 02/24/2025

Further Case Management Conference 02/24/2025

02/24/2025: Further Case Management Conference 02/24/2025

Rejection/Correction Notice

01/14/2025: Rejection/Correction Notice

Further Case Management Conference 12/26/2024

12/26/2024: Further Case Management Conference 12/26/2024

Rejection/Correction Notice

12/16/2024: Rejection/Correction Notice

Rejection/Correction Notice

11/27/2024: Rejection/Correction Notice

Rejection/Correction Notice- envelope #17374368, 11/20/24

11/27/2024: Rejection/Correction Notice- envelope #17374368, 11/20/24

Further Case Management Conference 11/25/2024

11/25/2024: Further Case Management Conference 11/25/2024

Further Case Management Conference 10/25/2024

10/25/2024: Further Case Management Conference 10/25/2024

14 More Documents Available

 

Docket Entries

03/22/2027

HearingCase Number: BCV-23-101961; Style/Defendant: BISPO ET AL VS SPRINGWOOD COURT APTS LLC ET AL; Case Type: 23-CV Other PI/PD/WD - Civil Unlimited; Hearing Type: Jury Trial; Judge: Barmann, Bernard C., Jr.; Courtroom: Bakersfield Division H; Case Category: Civil

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03/22/2027

DocketJury Trial; Judicial Officer: Barmann, Bernard C., Jr.; Hearing Time: 9:00 AM; Comment: T/E 20 DAYS // PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT JURY

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03/12/2027

HearingCase Number: BCV-23-101961; Style/Defendant: BISPO ET AL VS SPRINGWOOD COURT APTS LLC ET AL; Case Type: 23-CV Other PI/PD/WD - Civil Unlimited; Hearing Type: Final Case Management Conference; Judge: Barmann, Bernard C., Jr.; Courtroom: Bakersfield Division H; Case Category: Civil

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03/12/2027

DocketFinal Case Management Conference; Judicial Officer: Barmann, Bernard C., Jr.; Hearing Time: 01:30 PM; Comment: JT 3/22/2027 // T/E 20 DAYS

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02/26/2027

HearingCase Number: BCV-23-101961; Style/Defendant: BISPO ET AL VS SPRINGWOOD COURT APTS LLC ET AL; Case Type: 23-CV Other PI/PD/WD - Civil Unlimited; Hearing Type: Mandatory Settlement Conference; Judge: Smith, T. Mark; Courtroom: Bakersfield Traffic Courtroom T-2 located at 3131 Arrow St.; Case Category: Civil

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02/26/2027

DocketMandatory Settlement Conference; Judicial Officer: Smith, T. Mark; Hearing Time: 9:00 AM; Comment: TE:20 days; FCMC 03/12/27 1:30pm; JT: 03/22/27 9am; [Div H]

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09/23/2025

DocketMinute Order/Notice of Trial/MSC/Final Case Management Conf

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08/27/2025

HearingCase Number: BCV-23-101961; Style/Defendant: BISPO ET AL VS SPRINGWOOD COURT APTS LLC ET AL; Case Type: 23-CV Other PI/PD/WD - Civil Unlimited; Hearing Type: Further Case Management Conference; Judge: Barmann, Bernard C., Jr.; Courtroom: Bakersfield Division H; Case Category: Civil

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08/27/2025
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DocketFurther Case Management Conference; Judicial Officer: Barmann, Bernard C., Jr.; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM; Result: Held; Comment: Cont'd from 12/26/23, 04/25/24, 05/06/24, 06/07/24, 08/22/24, 10/25/24, 11/25/24, 12/26/24, 02/24/25

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08/12/2025

DocketCase Management Statement

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10/16/2023
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DocketOrder to Show Cause - CRC 3.110; Judicial Officer: Barmann, Bernard C., Jr.; Hearing Time: 8:30 AM; Cancel Reason: Proof Of Service Filed

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09/01/2023

DocketProof of Service; Comment: on First Amended Summons as to Sequoia Affordable Family Housing, LP, via Personal service

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09/01/2023

DocketProof of Service; Comment: on First Amended Summons as to Springwood Court Apts LLC, via Personal service

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08/23/2023

DocketSummons Issued and Filed; Comment: ON FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

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08/22/2023

DocketFirst Amended Complaint

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06/28/2023

DocketCivil and Small Claims Documents; Served: 08/23/202312:38 PM; Served: 08/28/20233:38 PM

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06/28/2023
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DocketOrder to Show Cause; Comment: Re: OSC CRC 3.110 Hearing Date: 10/16/2023 Hearing Time: 08:30 AM Hearing Department/Division: H

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06/28/2023

DocketSummons Issued and Filed

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06/21/2023

DocketCivil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010)

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06/21/2023

DocketComplaint

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