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Maricopa County Superior Court Case CV2024-090162: public docket details, parties, minute entries, documents, and official source links for Crotty, John – DOB: N/A.

Case Number

CV2024-090162

County

Maricopa

Caption

Not captured

Filed

1/9/2024

Case Type

Civil

Judge

Moskowitz, Frank

Location

Downtown

Official Court Record

Official Court Record

Parties

Minute Entries

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

02/12/2026 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

02/11/2026

Docket Code 019
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
A. Villela

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JARED G CHRISTENSEN

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
JOHN P LEADER
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

Pending before the Court is Plaintiff’s Emergency Motion to Extend Damages Expert
Deadlines, filed January 15, 2026 (“the Motion”).
IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion as moot in light of the Amended Scheduling
Order filed on February 3, 2026 pursuant to the parties' stipulation.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

02/20/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

02/19/2025

Docket Code 041
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

ELIZABETH L FLEMING
ELLIOT H WERNICK
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

Pursuant to Plaintiff’s Request for Rule 16(d) Scheduling Conference,

IT IS ORDERED setting a virtual Rule 16 Scheduling Conference on March 20, 2025,
at 9:45 a.m. (20 minutes allotted).

Court Connect via Microsoft Teams:
Join on your computer or mobile app: https://tinyurl.com/jbazmc-cvj01
Call if internet is not available: +1 917-781-4590 Conference ID: 859 060 772#

The Arizona Constitution requires the Arizona Commission on Judicial
Performance Review to conduct performance evaluations of superior court judges.
The Commission is asking for your help to evaluate Maricopa County Superior
Court judges currently undergoing performance review. After your hearing, if the
judge you are in front of is undergoing review, a survey will either be given to you
by court staff or will be emailed to you and you can take the survey online. The
survey is conducted by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State
University and is anonymous and confidential. Your participation in the review

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

02/19/2025

Docket Code 041
Form V000A
Page 2

process is important! More information on Judicial Performance Review can be
found at azjudges.info.

La Constitución de Arizona exige que la Comisión de la Evaluación del Desempeño
Judicial realice evaluaciones de desempeño de los jueces de los tribunales
superiores. La comisión pide su ayuda para evaluar a los jueces del Tribunal
Superior del Condado de Maricopa a quienes actualmente se les está evaluando su
desempeño. Después de su audiencia, si el juez frente a usted está siendo revisado,
el personal de la corte le entregará una encuesta o se le enviará por correo
electrónico y usted puede realizar la encuesta en línea. La encuesta es realizada por
el Docking Institute of Public Affairs de la Fort Hays State University y se mantiene
anónima y confidencial. ¡Su participación en el proceso de la evaluación es
importante! Para obtener más información sobre la evaluación del desempeño
judicial, diríjase a azjudges.info.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

02/20/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

02/19/2025
CV 2025-005850

Docket Code 053
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

ELIZABETH L FLEMING
ELLIOT H WERNICK
DOCKET CV TX
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ
JUDGE RYAN-TOUHILL

MINUTE ENTRY

Upon motion of counsel for the parties and good cause appearing,

IT IS ORDERED granting the Joint Motion to Consolidate and consolidating cause
numbers CV2024-090162 and CV2025-005850 under cause number CV2024-090162 for all
further proceedings.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED transferring CV2025 005850 to the Honorable Frank W.
Moskowitz for all further proceedings.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

03/19/2026 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

03/18/2026

Docket Code 023
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
A. Navarro Albor

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
STEPHEN MUFARREH

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
JOHN P LEADER
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs’ Motion for Reconsideration, filed February 18,
2026.
Pursuant to Rule 7.1(e), Ariz. R. Civ. P.,
IT IS ORDERED that Defendant State of Arizona shall file a Response by no later than
April 17, 2026 to which Plaintiff may file a Reply by May 1, 2026.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

03/21/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

03/19/2025

Docket Code 083
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
A. Cage

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
ELLIOT H WERNICK
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

RULE 16 COMPRHENSIVE HEARING RESET

Pursuant to Plaintiff’s request vacating the Rule 16 Comprehensive Hearing, and good
cause appearing,

IT IS ORDERED vacating the Rule 16 Comprehensive Hearing set for March 20, 2025,
and resetting the same to April 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (time allotted: 20 minutes) in-person in
this division before:

Honorable Frank W. Moskowitz
East Court Building, Courtroom 914
101 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 506-7140

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

03/19/2025

Docket Code 083
Form V000A
Page 2

NOTE: All Court proceedings are recorded digitally and not by a court reporter. Pursuant
to Local Rule 2.22, if a party desires a court reporter for any proceeding in which a court
reporter is not mandated by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 30, the party must submit a
written request to the assigned judicial officer at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of
the hearing, and must pay the authorized fee to the Clerk of the Court at least two (2)
judicial days before the proceeding. The fee is $140 for a half-day and $280 for a full day.

The Arizona Constitution requires the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance
Review to conduct performance evaluations of superior court judges. The Commission is
asking for your help to evaluate Maricopa County Superior Court judges currently
undergoing performance review. After your hearing, if the judge you are in front of is
undergoing review, a survey will either be given to you by court staff or will be emailed to
you and you can take the survey online. The survey is conducted by the Docking Institute
of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University and is anonymous and confidential. Your
participation in the review process is important! More information on Judicial
Performance Review can be found at azjudges.info.

La Constitución de Arizona exige que la Comisión de la Evaluación del Desempeño
Judicial realice evaluaciones de desempeño de los jueces de los tribunales superiores. La
comisión pide su ayuda para evaluar a los jueces del Tribunal Superior del Condado de
Maricopa a quienes actualmente se les está evaluando su desempeño. Después de su
audiencia, si el juez frente a usted está siendo revisado, el personal de la corte le entregará
una encuesta o se le enviará por correo electrónico y usted puede realizar la encuesta en
línea. La encuesta es realizada por el Docking Institute of Public Affairs de la Fort Hays
State University y se mantiene anónima y confidencial. ¡Su participación en el proceso de
la evaluación es importante! Para obtener más información sobre la evaluación del
desempeño judicial, diríjase a azjudges.info.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

03/28/2024 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

03/25/2024

Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE DANIELLE J. VIOLA
K. Tiero

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA
STATE OF ARIZONA
NO ADDRESS ON RECORD

JUDGE COFFEY
JUDGE RYAN-TOUHILL
JUDGE VIOLA

CASE REASSIGNMENT – EFFECTIVE MARCH 29, 2024
This case was previously assigned to the Honorable Rodrick Coffey. The Civil
Department has identified a need to rebalance judicial caseloads to maximize judicial resources
and enhance efficiency in case management. Consistent with AO 2024-022 and with approval of
the Arizona Supreme Court,
IT IS ORDERED reassigning this case to Civil Calendar CVJ14, the Honorable Jennifer
Ryan-Touhill, for all further proceedings effective March 29, 2024.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED affirming any and all hearings currently set in this matter
which will be heard by the Honorable Jennifer Ryan-Touhill unless otherwise modified or
rescheduled by Judge Jennifer Ryan-Touhill.
All hearings set via court connect can be accessed as follows:

Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
tinyurl.com/jbazmc-cvj14
You can also dial in using your phone (audio only)

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

03/25/2024

Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 2

+1 917-781-4590
Phone Conference ID: 869 390 901#

All hearings set in person will be held at the following location:
The Honorable Jennifer Ryan-Touhill
Maricopa County Superior Court
East Court Building
101 W. Jefferson
ECB 414
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Effective March 29, 2024, please direct all future filings and any courtesy copies to Judge
Jennifer Ryan-Touhill’s division.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

04/10/2024 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

04/09/2024

Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE DANIELLE J. VIOLA
N. Johnson

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA

MICHAEL C LAFIA
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ
JUDGE RYAN-TOUHILL
JUDGE VIOLA

CASE REASSIGNMENT - CIVIL PRESIDING JUDGE

This case was previously assigned to the Honorable Jennifer Ryan-Touhill. A Notice of
Change of Judge has been filed by Plaintiffs. The case was transferred to the Civil Presiding Judge
for reassignment.

IT IS ORDERED that this case be reassigned to Civil Calendar CVJ-01, the Honorable
Frank W. Moskowitz, for all further proceedings. If any objections to the Notice of Change of
Judge are filed, the noticed judge retains jurisdiction to hear and decide the objections. Any
objections must be filed and a copy delivered to the noticed judge within 20 days of the date of
this order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any and all hearings set by the noticed judge are
vacated, to be reset by the new division.

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

04/09/2024

Docket Code 066
Form V000A
Page 2

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall jointly file within 10 days of the date
of this minute entry, a notice with the new division listing any outstanding motions (including
the file dates), whether they are ripe for resolution, and any hearings that need to be reset.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

04/14/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

04/11/2025

Docket Code 085
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER
CHRISTOPHER BATMAN

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
ELLIOT H WERNICK
KELSEY P BROPHY
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

East Court Building – Courtroom 914

9:00 a.m. This is the time set for a virtual Rule 16 Comprehensive Conference. Plaintiffs
Gardiner are represented by Counsel, John P. Leader and Christopher Batman. Defendant State of
Arizona is represented by counsel, Dwayne Everett Ross. Defendant Pierce Kingston Hawke is
represented by counsel, Elliot H. Wernick. Defendant Sung Kuk Choi is represented by counsel,
Elizabeth L. Fleming. Defendant Christopher Gardiner is represented by counsel, Kelsey P.
Brophy. Plaintiff Teresa Sangok Kim is represented by counsel, Benjamin Robert Jemsek.

A record of the proceedings is made digitally in lieu of a court reporter.

The Court discloses its previous associations with certain counsel.

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

04/11/2025

Docket Code 085
Form V000A
Page 2

The Court and counsel discuss the pending issues in this matter as they relate to bifurcation,
privilege, and expert deadlines.

Pursuant to the discussion held, and the deadlines set by the Court,

IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and submit an amended joint
report and proposed scheduling order (that includes the deadlines set by the Court) no later than
May 9, 2025.

9:32 a.m. Matter concludes.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

05/07/2026 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

05/04/2026

Docket Code 019
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
M. R. Diaz

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
STEPHEN MUFARREH

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
JOHN P LEADER
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

The Court has received and reviewed Plaintiffs’ Motion for Reconsideration, filed
February 18, 2026.

IT IS ORDERED denying the Motion for Reconsideration for the reasons set forth in the
State’s response to same.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

05/20/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

05/19/2025

Docket Code 026
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
J. Zinkowich

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
ELLIOT H WERNICK
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

Before the Court is Parties’ Amended Joint Report, filed May 15, 2025. Accordingly,

IT IS ORDERED setting a virtual Rule 16 Conference on July 14, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.
(time allotted: 30 minutes) in this division.

Court Connect via Microsoft Teams:
Join on your computer or mobile app: https://tinyurl.com/jbazmc-cvj01
Call if internet is not available: +1 917-781-4590 Conference ID: 859 060 772#

The Arizona Constitution requires the Arizona Commission on Judicial
Performance Review to conduct performance evaluations of superior court judges.
The Commission is asking for your help to evaluate Maricopa County Superior
Court judges currently undergoing performance review. After your hearing, if the
judge you are in front of is undergoing review, a survey will either be given to you

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

05/19/2025

Docket Code 026
Form V000A
Page 2

by court staff or will be emailed to you and you can take the survey online. The
survey is conducted by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State
University and is anonymous and confidential. Your participation in the review
process is important! More information on Judicial Performance Review can be
found at azjudges.info.

La Constitución de Arizona exige que la Comisión de la Evaluación del Desempeño
Judicial realice evaluaciones de desempeño de los jueces de los tribunales
superiores. La comisión pide su ayuda para evaluar a los jueces del Tribunal
Superior del Condado de Maricopa a quienes actualmente se les está evaluando su
desempeño. Después de su audiencia, si el juez frente a usted está siendo revisado,
el personal de la corte le entregará una encuesta o se le enviará por correo
electrónico y usted puede realizar la encuesta en línea. La encuesta es realizada por
el Docking Institute of Public Affairs de la Fort Hays State University y se mantiene
anónima y confidencial. ¡Su participación en el proceso de la evaluación es
importante! Para obtener más información sobre la evaluación del desempeño
judicial, diríjase a azjudges.info.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

05/23/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

05/22/2025

Docket Code 083
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
ELLIOT H WERNICK
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

On the Court’s own motion,

IT IS ORDERED vacating the virtual Rule 16 Comprehensive Conference on July 14,
2025 at 9:15 a.m. and resetting same for July 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (15 minutes allotted).

Court Connect via Microsoft Teams:
Join on your computer or mobile app: https://tinyurl.com/jbazmc-cvj01
Call if internet is not available: +1 917-781-4590 Conference ID: 859 060 772#

The Arizona Constitution requires the Arizona Commission on Judicial
Performance Review to conduct performance evaluations of superior court judges.
The Commission is asking for your help to evaluate Maricopa County Superior
Court judges currently undergoing performance review. After your hearing, if the
judge you are in front of is undergoing review, a survey will either be given to you
by court staff or will be emailed to you and you can take the survey online. The

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

05/22/2025

Docket Code 083
Form V000A
Page 2

survey is conducted by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State
University and is anonymous and confidential. Your participation in the review
process is important! More information on Judicial Performance Review can be
found at azjudges.info.

La Constitución de Arizona exige que la Comisión de la Evaluación del Desempeño
Judicial realice evaluaciones de desempeño de los jueces de los tribunales
superiores. La comisión pide su ayuda para evaluar a los jueces del Tribunal
Superior del Condado de Maricopa a quienes actualmente se les está evaluando su
desempeño. Después de su audiencia, si el juez frente a usted está siendo revisado,
el personal de la corte le entregará una encuesta o se le enviará por correo
electrónico y usted puede realizar la encuesta en línea. La encuesta es realizada por
el Docking Institute of Public Affairs de la Fort Hays State University y se mantiene
anónima y confidencial. ¡Su participación en el proceso de la evaluación es
importante! Para obtener más información sobre la evaluación del desempeño
judicial, diríjase a azjudges.info.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

05/30/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

05/29/2025

Docket Code 377
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
ELLIOT H WERNICK
DOCKET CV TX
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

The Court is advised that this case has been settled as to Defendant(s) Pierce Hawke only,

IT IS ORDERED placing this matter on the Dismissal Calendar for dismissal on July 30,
2025 as to Defendant(s) Pierce Hawke only, without further notice, unless prior to said date a
proper Judgment is entered or filed, a Stipulation for Dismissal is presented, or a Motion to remove
from or continue on the Dismissal Calendar is filed with good cause shown.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

07/18/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

07/17/2025

Docket Code 085
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
ELLIOT H WERNICK
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

East Court Building – Courtroom 914

9:59 a.m. This is the time set for a virtual Rule 16 Comprehensive Conference. Plaintiffs
Gardiner are represented by Counsel, John P. Leader. Defendant State of Arizona is represented
by counsel, Dwayne Everett Ross. Defendant Pierce Kingston Hawke is represented by counsel,
Elliot H. Wernick. Defendant Sung Kuk Choi is represented by counsel, Elizabeth L. Fleming.
Plaintiff Teresa Sangok Kim is represented by counsel, Benjamin Robert Jemsek.

A record of the proceedings is made digitally in lieu of a court reporter.

Discussion is held regarding deadlines.

There being no objection,

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

07/17/2025

Docket Code 085
Form V000A
Page 2

IT IS ORDERED that the parties shall submit an amended joint report and proposed
scheduling order no later than August 1, 2025.

10:11 a.m. Matter concludes.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

08/11/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

08/08/2025

Docket Code 079
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
A. Villela

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
ELLIOT H WERNICK
DOCKET CV TX
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

PARTIAL CASE DISMISSAL

This case was placed on the dismissal calendar for dismissal on July 30, 2025, as to
Defendant Pierce Hawke only unless specified action was taken. The date has passed and the
action has not been taken. Accordingly,

IT IS ORDERED dismissing this case without prejudice as to Defendant Pierce Hawke
only.

/s/ Frank Moskowitz

HONORABLE FRANK MOSKOWITZ
JUDICIAL OFFICER OF THE SUPERIOR COURT

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

08/13/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

08/12/2025

Docket Code 019
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

The Court has received and reviewed the Stipulation for Dismissal with Prejudice for
Defendant Christopher Aaron Gardiner Only filed August 11, 2025.

IT IS ORDERED denying without prejudice this Stipulation because it is not signed by
all parties who have appeared in this action as otherwise required by Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii), Ariz. R.
Civ. P. It also cannot be treated as a Motion because it does not include all such parties in a
Certificate of Service.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

10/07/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

10/06/2025

Docket Code 094
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

Pursuant to the State’s request.

IT IS ORDERED setting in-person Oral Argument on the pending and now fully briefed
privilege and bifurcation briefs and issues on November 14, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. (40 minutes
allotted; 20 minutes per side).

Honorable Frank W. Moskowitz
East Court Building, Courtroom 914
101 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003

NOTE: All court proceedings are recorded by audio and video method and not by a court
reporter. Pursuant to Local Rule 2.22, if a party desires a court reporter for any proceeding in
which a court reporter is not mandated by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 30, the party must submit
a written request to the assigned judicial officer at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of the

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

10/06/2025

Docket Code 094
Form V000A
Page 2

hearing, and must pay the authorized fee to the Clerk of the Court at least two (2) judicial days
before the proceeding. The fee is $140 for a half-day and $280 for a full day.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

11/17/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

11/14/2025

Docket Code 005
Form V000A
Page 1

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CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
S. Motzer

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
JULIE S KIM
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

East Court Building – Courtroom 914

1:48 p.m. This is the time set for virtual Oral Argument on the pending and now fully
briefed privilege and bifurcation briefs and issues. Plaintiffs Gardiner are represented by counsel,
John P. Leader, who appears virtually. Plaintiff Teresa Sangok Kim is represented by counsel,
Benjamin Robert Jemsek. Defendant Sung Kuk Choi is represented by counsel, Julie S. Kim.
Defendant State of Arizona is represented by counsel, Dwayne Everett Ross.

A record of the proceedings is made digitally in lieu of a court reporter.

Argument is presented regarding trial bifurcation.

Based on the argument presented,

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

11/14/2025

Docket Code 005
Form V000A
Page 2

IT IS ORDERED that there will be one jury trial on affirmative defenses and liability
issues and a separate jury trial, if needed, on damages. The jurors in each trial shall be different
and the trial on damages, if needed, will be scheduled after the conclusion of the first jury trial.

Further argument is presented related to the “Feasibility Study.”

Based on the argument presented.

IT IS ORDERED granting the relief requested by the State.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the State shall submit a proposed form of order no
later than November 21, 2025.

2:41 p.m. Matter concludes.

Clerk of the Superior Court

*** Electronically Filed ***

12/26/2025 8:00 AM
SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
MARICOPA COUNTY

CV 2024-090162

12/24/2025

Docket Code 377
Form V000A
Page 1

CLERK OF THE COURT
HONORABLE FRANK W. MOSKOWITZ
C. Nasui

Deputy

SARA ELIZABETH GARDINER, et al.
JOHN P LEADER

v.

STATE OF ARIZONA, et al.
DWAYNE EVERETT ROSS

JOHN T CROTTY
ELIZABETH L FLEMING
BENJAMIN ROBERT JEMSEK
JUDGE MOSKOWITZ

MINUTE ENTRY

The Court is advised that this case has been settled as to Plaintiff Teresa Sangkok Kim
and Defendant Sung Kuk Choi only,

IT IS ORDERED placing this matter on the Dismissal Calendar for dismissal on Febraur
25, 2026, as to Plaintiff Teresa Sangkok Kim and Defendant Sung Kuk Choi only, without
further notice, unless prior to said date a proper Judgment is entered or filed, a Stipulation for
Dismissal is presented, or a Motion to remove from or continue on the Dismissal Calendar is filed
with good cause shown.

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