PTAK, CRYSTAL v. THOMAS, KIRA

PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR AUGUST 20 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.

4. S-CV-0054631 PTAK, CRYSTAL v. THOMAS, KIRA

Motion to be Relieved as Counsel

The motion to be relieved as counsel for plaintiffs Crystal Ptak and Olver Jouin by Kestrel Law PLLC is granted, effective upon the filing of proof of service of the signed order after hearing on the clients, Crystal Ptak and Oliver Jouin. (Code Civ. Proc. § 284, subd. (2); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.)

5. S-CV-0054704 DUPONT, DONALD v. CONFIDANT BOARD

Plaintiffs’ Motion to Vacate Judgment (CCP § 663)

Plaintiffs’ motion to vacate judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 663 is dropped from calendar because the time for the court to rule on the motion lapsed on July 7, 2026, as plaintiffs filed their motion on April 23, 2026, and thus the motion was denied by operation of law. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 663, 663a, subd. (b); Machado v. Myers (2019) 39 Cal.App.5th 779, 799–800.)

6. S-CV-0055740 LEGRAND, BRIAN v. LEGRAND, KAREN

Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to Amend to File Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint

Cross-complainants’ motion for leave to file a second amended cross-complaint is granted. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 473, subd. (a)(1), 576.) Cross-complainants shall file and serve the second amended cross-complaint attached to the declaration of Brad McDowell on or before August 31, 2026.

Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant’s Demurrer to Defendants/Cross-Complainants’ Cross- Complaint

Plaintiff/cross-defendant’s demurrer is overruled as moot in light of the court’s ruling granting cross-complainants leave to file a second amended cross-complaint.

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PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 3 Thursday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings