Order to Show Cause re Dismissal
June 22, 2026 Truckee Civil Law & Motion Tentative Rulings
1. CL0003212 Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC vs. John Ahearn
Appearance required by Plaintiff to show cause as to why this case should not be dismissed and/or Plaintiff sanctioned for failure to file a request for default/default judgment despite the fact Defendant was served over eight (8) months ago. Absent good cause being shown, the Court intends, on its own motion, to set the matter for dismissal pursuant to CCP section 583.420.
2. CL0003551 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. David Carter
No appearances required. In light of the proof of service of the Summons and Complaint filed on April 29, 2026, the OSC re Dismissal is vacated.
3. CL0003684 Geico General Insurance Company vs. Kevin L. Vilaysane
No appearances required. In light of the proof of service of the Summons and Complaint filed on April 29, 2026, the OSC re Dismissal is vacated.
4. CL0003686 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. LORENZO A ARIAS, an individual
Appearance required by Plaintiff to show cause as to why this case should not be dismissed and/or Plaintiff sanctioned for failure to serve the Summons and Complaint on Defendant despite the fact this case has been pending for over five (5) months. The Court notes, while there are two Affidavits of Unsuccessful Service on file, they both reflect only a single service attempt on February 4, 2026 with no additional information regarding efforts to locate and serve Defendant Arias in over four months. Absent good cause being shown, the Court intends, on its own motion, to set the matter for dismissal pursuant to CCP section 583.420 and vacate the trial date set for September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
5. CL0003688 PCA ACQUISITIONS V, LLC vs. DREENA DANIELS
Appearance required by Plaintiff to show cause as to why this case should not be dismissed and/or Plaintiff sanctioned for failure to serve the Summons and Complaint on Defendant despite the fact this case has been pending for over five (5) months. The Court notes, while there is a Declaration of Non-Service on file, such indicates only a single service attempt on February 1, 2026 with no additional information regarding efforts to locate and serve Defendant in over four months. Absent good cause being shown, the Court intends, on its own motion, to set the matter for dismissal pursuant to CCP section 583.420 and vacate the trial date set for September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
6. CL0003693 Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Elena Farrant
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Appearance required by Plaintiff to show cause as to why this case should not be dismissed and/or Plaintiff sanctioned for failure to serve the Summons and Complaint on Defendant despite the fact this case has been pending for over five (5) months. Absent good cause being shown, the 1