Motion to Quash Service of Summons for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction; Motion to Dismiss or Stay for Forum Non Conveniens
Stanislaus County - Civil - https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/online-services/tentative-rulings/civil-tentati ve-rulings Civil Tentative Rulings July 28, 2026
The following is the tentative ruling for a case calendared before Judge John R. Mayne in Department 21:
CV-23-002864 - GUTIERREZ, WENDY MARILYN QUINTERO vs MERCADO, JORGE - Defendants/Cross-Defendants The Finance Group dba Homesmart PV & Associates, Sondra Medina and Angel Covarrubias's Motion Allowing Tardy Disclosure of Expert Witness Information Under CCP Section 2034.710 - DROPPED at the request of the parties. The Court anticipates receiving a Notice of Settlement promptly.
The following are the tentative rulings for cases calendared before Judge Stacy P. Speiller in Department 22:
CV-23-007620 - WRIGHT, ERIKA vs VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK LP - Plaintiff Erika Wright's Motion to Continue Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference Hearing Dates, and to Set Further Case Management Conference - GRANTED, and unopposed.
On June 29, 2026, Plaintiff filed a motion to continue trial and mandatory settlement conference hearing dates, and to set further case management conference pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1332.
On July 16, 2026, Counsel for Defendant/Cross-Defendant/Cross-Complainant CAS Construction filed a declaration in support of Plaintiff's motion stating that CAS Construction does not oppose the motion. The Court was unable to locate any opposition. The unopposed motion is GRANTED.
The Court VACATES the mandatory settlement conference on August 17, 2026 and the trial on September 1, 2026. The Court SETS a Case Management Conference for August 18, 2026, at 8:30 am in Department 22. Parties are to file new case management statements at least five court days before the CMC. Plaintiff is directed to submit within five court days a revised proposed order consistent with this ruling.
PR-25-001101 - IN THE MATTER OF EOFF, MATTHEW - Petitioner's Motion to Deem Requests for Admission, Set Two, Admitted; Request for Monetary Sanctions - CONTINUED to July 30, 2026, at 8:30 am in Department 22.
This matter is CONTINUED on the Court's own motion to July 30, 2026, at 8:30 am in Department 22, to be heard with the related discovery motion on calendar that day.
The following are the tentative rulings for cases calendared before Judge Clifford Tong in Department 23:
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CV-23-006929 - ZAMARRIPAGONZALEZ, LILLIAN J vs PHENOS COLLECTIVE INC - Plaintiff's Motion to Withdrawal as Attorney of Record - DENIED, without prejudice.
No proof of service of the instant motion on the client has been demonstrated. In addition, counsel has failed to demonstrate sufficient attempts to confirm the client's current address.
CV-24-008809 - TIMMINS, LACEY vs CLEARCAPITALCOM INC - Defendant Rocket Mortgage LLC's Motion to Seal Exhibits Attached to Motion for Summary Adjudication Pursuant to CCP 437(C) - DENIED, as MOOT.
The Court notes that the referenced Motion for Summary Judgment has been vacated and is no longer pending at this time; therefore, the clerk shall return the lodged documents to the moving party. (Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 2.551.)
CV-26-001848 - ADVANCED RADIOLOGY AND INTERVENTIONAL ASSOCIATES INC vs EOH ACQUISITION GROUP LLC - Defendant's Motion to Quash Service of Summons for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction, or in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss or Stay for Forum Non Conveniens - DENIED, without prejudice.
The McClain declaration fails to comply with the requirements of Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 2015.5, rendering it inadmissible to support Defendant's motion herein.
CV-26-001863 - H, A vs COUNTY OF STANISLAUS - Defendant County of Stanislaus's Demurrer to Plaintiff's