S.F. (minors et al) v. County of Tuolumne CWS

Dept. 2 Civil Law and Motion Tentative Rulings for Friday, August 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. If you wish to appear for oral argument, you must so notify the Court at (209) 533-6633 and/or (209) 588-2316, and all other parties, by 4:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing, consistent with CRC 3.1308. The tentative ruling will become the ruling of the Court if notice for oral argument has not been received/provided.

1. CV66705 Pagni v. City of Sonora et al Hearing on: Motions for Leave to File Third Amended Petition and Augment the Administrative Record Moving Party: Petitioner Tentative Ruling: n/a

This case was assigned to Hon. Carrillo, who has recused herself due to previous employment with the law firm that represents the City as defense counsel. The matter has been reassigned to Judge Beyersdorf. Please review Department Three (3) tentative rulings.

2. CV66850 S.F. (minors et al) v. County of Tuolumne CWS Hearing on: CMC Moving Party: n/a Tentative Ruling: n/a

This case was assigned to Hon. Carrillo, who has recused herself due to previous employment as County Counsel and involvement in prior representation of the County of Tuolumne in this matter. The matter has been reassigned to Judge Beyersdorf. Please review Department Three (3) tentative rulings.

3. CVL60863 United of Omaha Life Ins. Co. v. Pereira et al Hearing on: Motion to Disburse Funds Moving Party: Co-defendant Fowler Tentative Ruling: Continue for POS

This dispute involves a contract claim to life insurance benefits. It is generally alleged that Patricia Clement died on or about 12/26/2016, leaving behind a $10,000 life insurance policy made payable to her son Richard Pereira. Her daughter, Laura Fowler, was the previously-designated beneficiary, and claims that the designation change to her brother was ineffective. The insurance company deposited the net proceeds ($7,663.00) here via interpleader on 11/16/2017.