For reprint rights or to purchase a copy of your Daily Journal photo, email Jeremy_Ellis@dailyjournal.com for prices or call 213-229-5424.

To buy more copies, call 866-531-1492 or email subscribe@dailyjournal.com
This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.
You have to be a subscriber to view this page.

Lauri A. Damrell

See more on Lauri A. Damrell

Judge
Trial, Complex Civil
Sacramento County Superior Court
Gordon D Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse
Department/Division: 22

720 9th St
Sacramento , CA 95814
(916) 874-5762

400 Capitol Mall Ste 3000
Sacramento , CA 95814

Appointed as a Sacramento County Superior Court Judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, 2018-present; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, partner, 2016-2017, associate, 2006-2016; law clerk, U.S. Eastern District of California, 2005-2006.

UC Davis School of Law, 2005



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Judicial Genealogy Sacramento County (Sacramento) Feb. 13, 2019

Columns
Title Category Published
EEOC v. Abercrombie: Mere suspiscion insufficient to give rise to claim U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Feb. 26, 2015

Rulings
Case Category Published
Ford v. The Silver F
affirmed
 Arbitration Apr. 9, 2025
Malmquist v. City of Folsom
affirmed
 Civil Procedure May 15, 2024

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Jazmyn Green-Dominguez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. TLCS Inc., Hope Cooperative, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 31, 2025
Alexander Wilson, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Recreational Equipment Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 18, 2025
Gabriel Ahmad, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Belami Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 26, 2025
Johnnae M. Harkey-Kirk v. California Department of Public Health Torts judge May 16, 2025
Corey Tapia, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Meritage Homes of California Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 24, 2025
Carl Davis, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Hometown America Management L.P., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 14, 2025
Marjan Iranrouh v. Highlands Community Charter and Technicals Schools Employment Law judge Dec. 13, 2024
Maria Elena Diaz Hernandez, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated and the general public v. Guitron Alcazar Alcazar Inc., dba El Tapatio Mexican Cuisine; Guitron Alcazar III Inc.; Guitron Alcazar IV LLC, and Does 3-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 29, 2024
Alicia Ortega, Bryan Sheppard, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act; Shanteanna Brown, Rayveyone Brown, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Smartguard Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 23, 2024
Sandra Muniz and Daniel Wine, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated California non-exempt employees of defendants v. Sutter Valley Hospitals, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Mar. 8, 2024
Scott Cahn, individually and on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. J.J.R. Enterprises Inc. Employment Law judge Feb. 16, 2024
Jose Antonio Lopez, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. T.L.S. Parts Inc. dba Benzeen Auto Parts, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 5, 2024
Vincent Ramsey Jr., individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Packaging Corp of America, et al. Employment Law judge Nov. 24, 2023
Amy Orozco, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Betts Company, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 17, 2023
Patricia Benton, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated and aggrieved v. Northern California Inalliance; Andrea Croom, and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 20, 2023
Adam J. Harmoning and Marcus Castro v. First Bank; First Banks Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 6, 2023
Carla Zayak, on behalf of herself and other similarly situated and as a proxy for the State of California v. Sutter Valley Medical Foundation, Sutter Valley Hospitals, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 29, 2023
Porscha Le Ai, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 1, 2023
Travis Ban v. American Heart Association Inc. et al Business Law judge Aug. 11, 2023
Tong Xiong, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Rex Moore Group Inc., Construction Innovations Group LLC, Rex Moore Electrical Conractors & Engineering Inc., Rex Signature Services LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 23, 2023
Rainoldo Gooding and Nadeen Gooding, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Vita-Mix Corporation and Kelly Services Inc. Employment Law Defendant Sep. 29, 2017
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Fisher Nut Co. Employment Law Defendant Jun. 11, 2011
Title Court Published
Judicial Genealogy Sacramento County (Sacramento) Feb. 13, 2019
Title Category Published
EEOC v. Abercrombie: Mere suspiscion insufficient to give rise to claim U.S. Supreme Court, Labor/Employment Feb. 26, 2015
Case Category Published
Ford v. The Silver F
affirmed
 Arbitration Apr. 9, 2025
Malmquist v. City of Folsom
affirmed
 Civil Procedure May 15, 2024
Case Name Topic Role Published
Jazmyn Green-Dominguez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. TLCS Inc., Hope Cooperative, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 31, 2025
Alexander Wilson, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Recreational Equipment Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 18, 2025
Gabriel Ahmad, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Belami Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 26, 2025
Johnnae M. Harkey-Kirk v. California Department of Public Health Torts judge May 16, 2025
Corey Tapia, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Meritage Homes of California Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 24, 2025
Carl Davis, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Hometown America Management L.P., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 14, 2025
Marjan Iranrouh v. Highlands Community Charter and Technicals Schools Employment Law judge Dec. 13, 2024
Maria Elena Diaz Hernandez, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated and the general public v. Guitron Alcazar Alcazar Inc., dba El Tapatio Mexican Cuisine; Guitron Alcazar III Inc.; Guitron Alcazar IV LLC, and Does 3-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 29, 2024
Alicia Ortega, Bryan Sheppard, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act; Shanteanna Brown, Rayveyone Brown, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Smartguard Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 23, 2024
Sandra Muniz and Daniel Wine, individually and on behalf of all similarly situated California non-exempt employees of defendants v. Sutter Valley Hospitals, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Mar. 8, 2024
Scott Cahn, individually and on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. J.J.R. Enterprises Inc. Employment Law judge Feb. 16, 2024
Jose Antonio Lopez, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. T.L.S. Parts Inc. dba Benzeen Auto Parts, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 5, 2024
Vincent Ramsey Jr., individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Packaging Corp of America, et al. Employment Law judge Nov. 24, 2023
Amy Orozco, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Betts Company, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 17, 2023
Patricia Benton, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated and aggrieved v. Northern California Inalliance; Andrea Croom, and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 20, 2023
Adam J. Harmoning and Marcus Castro v. First Bank; First Banks Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 6, 2023
Carla Zayak, on behalf of herself and other similarly situated and as a proxy for the State of California v. Sutter Valley Medical Foundation, Sutter Valley Hospitals, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 29, 2023
Porscha Le Ai, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 1, 2023
Travis Ban v. American Heart Association Inc. et al Business Law judge Aug. 11, 2023
Tong Xiong, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Rex Moore Group Inc., Construction Innovations Group LLC, Rex Moore Electrical Conractors & Engineering Inc., Rex Signature Services LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 23, 2023
Rainoldo Gooding and Nadeen Gooding, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Vita-Mix Corporation and Kelly Services Inc. Employment Law Defendant Sep. 29, 2017
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Fisher Nut Co. Employment Law Defendant Jun. 11, 2011
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. You can learn more about how we use cookies by reviewing our Privacy Policy here.