Judge Donna Hollingsworth

Judge Donna Hollingsworth sits on the Los Angeles Superior Court at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. The available public record documents one notable case: a $2 billion claim related to Powerball winner Edwin Castro that was dismissed in October 2024. This single data point establishes that Judge Hollingsworth has presided over high-profile, high-stakes civil litigation involving substantial monetary claims, and that she issued a dismissal in that matter. Beyond this case, no ruling analyses, attorney observations, or additional case data are available to characterize her broader judicial philosophy, procedural preferences, or courtroom temperament. Attorneys should treat this profile as a starting point for further research rather than a comprehensive behavioral map.

The only documented ruling from Judge Hollingsworth is a dismissal of a $2 billion claim in the Edwin Castro Powerball litigation (October 2024). This indicates she is willing to dismiss high-value claims when the legal basis is insufficient, regardless of the dollar amount at stake or the public profile of the case. Attorneys bringing or defending large monetary claims before her should ensure their pleadings and motions are legally sound and well-supported, as the magnitude of the claim alone does not appear to insulate a case from dismissal. Beyond this single data point, no additional patterns regarding argument style preferences, motion practice tendencies, or courtroom demeanor are available from the current data set. Attorneys are strongly advised to review the docket in the Castro matter directly for procedural history and to consult colleagues who have appeared before Judge Hollingsworth at Stanley Mosk.

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  Review the Edwin Castro Powerball Case Docket

  Pull the full docket and available orders from the Castro Powerball matter to understand how Judge Hollingsworth managed pleadings, motions to dismiss, and case scheduling in a high-stakes civil dispute.

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  Ensure Legal Sufficiency of All Claims and Defenses

  Given the documented dismissal of a $2 billion claim, ensure every cause of action or defense is legally sufficient on its face. Do not rely on the magnitude of the claim to survive a motion to dismiss.

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  Consult Attorneys Who Have Appeared Before This Judge

  No attorney observations are currently available. Directly canvassing colleagues who have appeared before Judge Hollingsworth at Stanley Mosk is essential to fill the gap in behavioral and procedural data.

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  Review Stanley Mosk Local Rules and Department Procedures

  In the absence of judge-specific procedural data, confirm the applicable local rules and any department-specific standing orders for Judge Hollingsworth's courtroom.

• ›Confirm the specific department number and any standing orders posted for Judge Hollingsworth's courtroom at Stanley Mosk before your appearance.
• ›Arrive prepared with legally sufficient arguments; the documented dismissal of a major claim signals that procedural and substantive deficiencies will not be overlooked.
• ›Follow all Los Angeles Superior Court general courtroom protocols in the absence of judge-specific etiquette data.