Donaldson

Superior Court of the State of California County of Orange TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR DEPARTMENT CM08 Temporary Judge Catherine Evans + Judge Erin Rowe

Date: 08/12/2026

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# Case Name Tentative 1 Donaldson – Probate; 30-2023-01323260-PR-LA-CMC Petitioner Darla Merritt’s unopposed Motion for an Order Compelling Eric Donaldson’s Responses to Inspection Demand, Set Three (ROA 224) is GRANTED. Eric Donaldson is ORDERED to provide verified written responses, without objection, to Inspection Demands 17-42 and to produce all documents responsive to each of the requests within 30 days of this order. Petitioner’s request for sanctions in connection with the motion is GRANTED in the amount of $1,547.50 (2.5 hours at $595 per hour plus the $60 motion fee).

Petitioner is directed to give notice.

2 Rayhan - Other Probate; 30-2024-01401950-PR-OP-CMC Rayhan – Other Probate (2024-01401950) Motions to Compel (4)

Petitioner Elaheh Rayhan’s Motions to Compel (ROAs 220, 221, 222, 223) filed on March 6, 2026 ARE CONTINUED to 09/09/26 at 9:00 AM in Dept CM08. In addition, Petitioner’s Motions to Compel (ROAs 230, 231, 232, 233) filed on March 6, 2026 and set for hearing on August 26, 2026 are ADVANCED to today’s date and CONTINUED to 09/23/26 at 9:00 AM in Dept CM08.