Ruling from The Honorable JESUS G. BERNAL, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Palmer vs Bonta
NP use of the title Doctor or “Dr” 1st amendment right- denied
Proceedings:

Before the Court are Plaintiffs Jacqueline Palmer, Heather Lewis, and Rodolfo Jaravata
Hanson’s (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) motion for summary judgment (“PMSJ,” Dkt. Nos. 51-52)
and Defendants Rob Bonta, Kristina Lawson, and Loretta Melby’s (collectively, “Defendants”)
motion for summary judgment (“DMSJ,” Dkt. No. 64) (collectively, “Motions”) pursuant to
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 (“Rule 56”). The Court finds these matters appropriate for
resolution without a hearing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. After considering the papers filed
in support of and in opposition to the Motions, the Court DENIES the PMSJ and GRANTS the
DMSJ. The September 22, 2025 hearing is VACATED.

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