James Selna
James Selna is afederal judge onsenior status on theUnited States District Court for the Central District of California. He joined the Court in 2003 after being nominated by PresidentGeorge W. Bush (R). Selna assumed senior status on March 3, 2020.[1]
Early life and education
Born in San Jose, California, Selna graduated from Stanford University with his bachelor's degree in 1967. Selna served as a Captain in theUnited States Army Reserve from 1967 to 1968 before receiving a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford Law School in 1970.[1]
Professional career
Selna was a private practice attorney in California from 1970 to 1998 before serving as judge in theCalifornia Superior Court ofOrange County until 2003.[1]
Judicial career
Central District of California
Selna was nominated to theUnited States District Court for the Central District of California by PresidentGeorge W. Bush onJanuary 29, 2003, to a seat vacated bySpencer Letts. Selna was confirmed by the U.S. Senate onMarch 27, 2003, and received commission onMarch 27, 2003.[2] Selna assumed senior status on March 3, 2020.[1]
Noteworthy cases
Toyota lawsuits (2010-2012)
Judge Selna was chosen on April 9, 2010, to preside over 200 lawsuits involving the car maker Toyota. A group of 26 attorneys sued Toyota for negligence after the company was forced to recall many vehicles due to sudden acceleration problems.[3][4][5]
In December 2012, a settlement between Toyota and the claimants was announced. While the exact amount is not known, Toyota is said to have paid $1.2 to $1.4 billion directly to car owners and in order to install new brake systems into millions of cars.[6]
Green cards (2009)
Judge Selna presided in a case involving age restrictions on immigration green cards. A group of green card holders sued the federal government claiming that if children turned age 21 while their parents were awaiting a green card they could have new applications signed on their behalf. However, the judge ruled on October 13, 2009, that if a child turns 21, they must restart the application process.[7]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.11.21.3Judge James Selna Biography at theFederal Judicial Center
- ↑The Library of Congress, James Selna USDC, CDCA confirmation: PN278-108
- ↑Ventura County Star "In brief: SoCal federal court to hear Toyota lawsuits," April 10, 2010
- ↑BEASLEY ALLEN LEGAL NEWS, "Beasley Allen's Miles appointed by court to lead Toyota litigation," May 14, 2010
- ↑MarketWatch, "Kirtland & Packard LLP: Toyota Judge Appoints Michael Louis Kelly to Lead Counsel Committee," May 17, 2010(dead link)
- ↑LexisNexis, Litigation Resource Community, "Toyota Agrees to Fund Settlement of Unintended Acceleration Cases Worth Up to $1.4 Billion," December 28, 2012
- ↑"Associated Press" Judge: Immigrant kids who "age out" lose place, October 14, 2009(dead link)
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| Preceded by: Spencer Letts | Central District of California 2003–2020 Seat #22 | Succeeded by: Sunshine S. Sykes |
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