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Stephen Kaus

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Hon. Stephen Kaus (Ret.), is a JAMS mediator and arbitrator with more than 50 years of legal experience, including 12 years as a judge on the Alameda County Superior Court. Before joining the bench, he practiced civil litigation, handling complex commercial, employment, insurance and professional liability matters. He now focuses on resolving complex disputes through mediation and arbitration, drawing on his extensive courtroom and settlement experience. Disclaimer: The content is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you require legal or professional advice, please contact an attorney.



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Stephen D. Kaus Superior Court Alameda County (Hayward) Mar. 5, 2014

Columns
Title Category Published
Pardon me but Fauci may have a point Government, Constitutional Law Aug. 7, 2026
Can the Administrative Procedure Act limit rapid executive policy change? Administrative/Regulatory Jul. 10, 2026
John Eastman's disbarment was for misconduct, not advocacy Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 24, 2026
9th Circuit rejects broad public disclosure bar in whistleblower cases Administrative/Regulatory, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Oct. 21, 2025

Rulings
Case Category Published
Modification: Environmental Democracy Project v. Rael
reversed
 Consumer Law Dec. 19, 2025
Environmental Democracy Project v. Rael
reversed
 Consumer Law Dec. 1, 2025
Doe v. Ledor
affirmed
 Anti-SLAPP Dec. 1, 2023
NCR Properties v. City of Berkeley
affirmed
 Real Property Mar. 10, 2023
Modification: Communities for a Better Environment v. Energy Resources
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Dec. 10, 2020
Communities for a Better Environment v. Energy Resources
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Nov. 25, 2020
Modification: Communities for a Better Environment v. Energy Resources
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Nov. 25, 2020
Mahan v. Charles W. Chan Insurance Agency Inc.
reversed and remanded
 Torts Aug. 28, 2017

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Ingrid Alcala, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Ultra Clean Technology Systems and Service Inc. dba Ultra Clean Technology, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 15, 2025
Sylvie Gil v. Headlands Ventures, LLC dba Mike's Bikes, et al. Personal Injury judge Jun. 9, 2023
Center for Environmental Health v. Whole Foods Market California Inc., Allegro Coffee Company, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., and Does 1 through 200, inclusive Consumer Law judge Apr. 21, 2023
Andrew McEathron and Juan Bautista, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Ahern Rentals Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 31, 2023
Donald Lollock, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Kathleen Lollock; Zareen Khan as Executor for the Estate of Abdulwafi Khan; Frank Pearson; Jo Ella Nashadka, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Lance Anderson; and Jane Burton-Whitaker; on their own behalves, and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Oakmont Senior Living, LLC, Oakmont Management Group, LLC, and Does 1 - 100 Consumer Law judge May 6, 2022
Michael Cuenca, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, The Permanente Medical Group Inc., Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 29, 2022
Sara Hammond v. Orly Shoe Corp. Consumer Law judge Dec. 30, 2021
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. Kitu Life Inc., individually and dba Super Coffee, and Does 1 - 100 Consumer Law judge Oct. 22, 2021
Christina Prudencio v. Johnson & Johnson Personal Injury judge Sep. 10, 2021
Gabriel Espinoza v. Signal Products Inc. Consumer Law judge Sep. 18, 2020
Gabriel Espinoza, Ema Bell v. Plano Synergy Holding Inc. Consumer Law judge Sep. 11, 2020
Center for Advanced Public Awareness Inc. v. Coulter Ventures LLC dba Rogue Fitness and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 2, 2020
Erika McCartney v. Nuts.com Inc., and Does 1 through 500, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jun. 19, 2020
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. Nested Naturals Inc., and Does 1-25 Consumer Law judge Nov. 22, 2019
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. Chi's Enterprise Inc., and Does 1-25 Consumer Law judge Nov. 15, 2019
Center For Advanced Public Awareness Inc. v. Mag Wellness Inc., Eureka Management Services Inc. dba Magnolia Wellness, and Does 1-25, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jun. 21, 2019
Title Court Published
Stephen D. Kaus Superior Court Alameda County (Hayward) Mar. 5, 2014
Title Category Published
Pardon me but Fauci may have a point Government, Constitutional Law Aug. 7, 2026
Can the Administrative Procedure Act limit rapid executive policy change? Administrative/Regulatory Jul. 10, 2026
John Eastman's disbarment was for misconduct, not advocacy Ethics/Professional Responsibility Apr. 24, 2026
9th Circuit rejects broad public disclosure bar in whistleblower cases Administrative/Regulatory, 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Oct. 21, 2025
Case Category Published
Modification: Environmental Democracy Project v. Rael
reversed
 Consumer Law Dec. 19, 2025
Environmental Democracy Project v. Rael
reversed
 Consumer Law Dec. 1, 2025
Doe v. Ledor
affirmed
 Anti-SLAPP Dec. 1, 2023
NCR Properties v. City of Berkeley
affirmed
 Real Property Mar. 10, 2023
Modification: Communities for a Better Environment v. Energy Resources
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Dec. 10, 2020
Communities for a Better Environment v. Energy Resources
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Nov. 25, 2020
Modification: Communities for a Better Environment v. Energy Resources
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Nov. 25, 2020
Mahan v. Charles W. Chan Insurance Agency Inc.
reversed and remanded
 Torts Aug. 28, 2017
Case Name Topic Role Published
Ingrid Alcala, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Ultra Clean Technology Systems and Service Inc. dba Ultra Clean Technology, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 15, 2025
Sylvie Gil v. Headlands Ventures, LLC dba Mike's Bikes, et al. Personal Injury judge Jun. 9, 2023
Center for Environmental Health v. Whole Foods Market California Inc., Allegro Coffee Company, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., and Does 1 through 200, inclusive Consumer Law judge Apr. 21, 2023
Andrew McEathron and Juan Bautista, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Ahern Rentals Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 31, 2023
Donald Lollock, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Kathleen Lollock; Zareen Khan as Executor for the Estate of Abdulwafi Khan; Frank Pearson; Jo Ella Nashadka, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Lance Anderson; and Jane Burton-Whitaker; on their own behalves, and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Oakmont Senior Living, LLC, Oakmont Management Group, LLC, and Does 1 - 100 Consumer Law judge May 6, 2022
Michael Cuenca, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, The Permanente Medical Group Inc., Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 29, 2022
Sara Hammond v. Orly Shoe Corp. Consumer Law judge Dec. 30, 2021
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. Kitu Life Inc., individually and dba Super Coffee, and Does 1 - 100 Consumer Law judge Oct. 22, 2021
Christina Prudencio v. Johnson & Johnson Personal Injury judge Sep. 10, 2021
Gabriel Espinoza v. Signal Products Inc. Consumer Law judge Sep. 18, 2020
Gabriel Espinoza, Ema Bell v. Plano Synergy Holding Inc. Consumer Law judge Sep. 11, 2020
Center for Advanced Public Awareness Inc. v. Coulter Ventures LLC dba Rogue Fitness and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 2, 2020
Erika McCartney v. Nuts.com Inc., and Does 1 through 500, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jun. 19, 2020
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. Nested Naturals Inc., and Does 1-25 Consumer Law judge Nov. 22, 2019
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. Chi's Enterprise Inc., and Does 1-25 Consumer Law judge Nov. 15, 2019
Center For Advanced Public Awareness Inc. v. Mag Wellness Inc., Eureka Management Services Inc. dba Magnolia Wellness, and Does 1-25, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jun. 21, 2019