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26CV02415·santabarbara·Civil·Civil Law & Motion

Hearing about 2 months agoSUSTAINED with leave to amend

Natasha Todorovic v. City of Santa Barbara, et al.

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1. Demurrer of Real Party in Interest Riviera Vista I, LLC; 2. Joinder of Respondent City of Santa Barbara

Hearing date

Jun 24, 2026

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Anderle

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Parties

PetitionerNatasha Todorovic

RespondentCity of Santa Barbara

OtherRiviera Vista I, LLC

Attorneys

Tom R. Shapiro(Office of the City Attorney)for Respondent

Delany R. Satz(Office of the City Attorney)for Respondent

Beth A. Collins(Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP)for Other

Matthew L. Hofer(Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP)for Other

Alina C. Werth(Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP)for Other

John S. Doimas(Office of the City Attorney)for Respondent

Ruling

Case Number

Case Type Civil Law & Motion Hearing Date / Time Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:00 Nature of Proceedings Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate Tentative Ruling For Petitioner Erika E. Szell: Self represented

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