Judge Gerald Rosenberg is a retired Superior Court Judge for the state of California who was appointed by former Governor Gray Davis in 2000. Rosenberg filled a vacancy from Judge Copper who was elevated to the Court of Appeals. In 2014, Judge Gerald Rosenberg ran as an unopposed incumbent winning a term which expired in 2021. In early 2019, Judge Rosenberg retired before his term expired.
Education
Gerald Rosenberg graduated with a B.A. in Political Science in 1972 from California State University. He earned his Juris Doctorate (JD) in 1975 from Southwestern University School of Law.
Upon obtaining his J.D., Rosenberg opened a successful civil litigation practice in Sherman Oaks. His practice included real estate, business, family law, personal injury, and construction cases. He remained in private practice until he was appointed Court Commissioner in 1995.
Court Cases
Judge Gerald Rosenberg has been involved in some high-profile court cases such as Ron Goldman’s claim against O.J. Simpson and Fox Media attempting to prevent Netflix from stealing their employees.
In March 2018, Judge Rosenberg had a case appealed to the California Supreme Court in which the Justices remanded the case back down. In this case, Judge Rosenberg ruled that UCLA and other public California universities and colleges are not required to protect students from any type of violence by fellow students.
Reviews
Many reviews on Judge Gerald Rosenberg’s performance and professional demeanor have not been stellar. Some state he is not focused, biased in his rules, and prejudiced in opinions. Rulings are based on how he feels that day and not on the facts of the case or the law. This had led to a reversal of several cases which were appealed to the California Court of Appeals.
There is no word on the sudden retirement of Judge Gerald Rosenberg. His vacancy has not been filled.
