Michael A. Berson, et al. v. Martin, Daniel DDS, et al.

March 16, 2026, Case Management Conference Tentative Rulings

1. CU0001501 Zena Hashim vs. Paul Anthony Bernucci Appearances are required for status regarding dismissal. If the parties wish the court to retain jurisdiction, they should file a written stipulation under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 or state their agreement regarding the same on the record.

2. CU0001544 Caitlin Peters vs. Cara Krpalek, et al. No appearances are required. On the Court’s motion, the case management conference is continued to June 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6, to permit adjudication of pending motions.

3. CU0001576 Michael A. Berson, et al. v. Martin, Daniel DDS, et al. No appearances are required. This case is at issue. Jury fees are paid. The Court dismisses the order to show cause issued to Plaintiff in the interests of justice. Additionally, the Court notes Plaintiff has failed to timely file a case management conference statement that would alert the Court to unavailable dates.

Trial is hereby set as follows: 10-day jury trial. Trial: March 2, 2027, 9:00 a.m., Dept.

6. PTC: February 19, 2027, 11:00 a.m., Dept.

6. MSC: February 1, 2027, 10:00 a.m., Dept. 6.

4. CU0001947 Jean Marie Se'epa Barbee vs. Lisa Louise Sperling No appearances are required. This case is at issue. Jury fees are paid. The Court notes Plaintiff has failed to timely file a case management conference statement that would alert the Court to unavailable dates.

Trial is hereby set as follows: 5-day jury trial. Trial: February 23, 2027, 9:00 a.m., Dept.

6. PTC: February 12, 2027, 11:00 a.m., Dept.

6. MSC: January 25, 2027, 10:00 a.m., Dept. 6.

5. CU0002134 Ian Frederick Russell v. Rachel Kathleen Leyesque Appearances are required. Plaintiff shall show cause why he should not be sanctioned for failing to file a proof of service, an application for service by publication, or a request for dismissal as ordered by this Court on September 8, 2025.

6. CU0002148 Jane Doe E.M. vs. Nevada City School District, et al. No appearances are required. On the Court’s motion, the case management conference is continued to June 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. It does not appear to the Court that Defendant Kenneth Davenport has filed an answer to the complaint. Accordingly, Defendant Davenport shall file a responsive pleading or Plaintiff shall file a request for default or a request for dismissal at least two weeks prior to the continued court date.