WILLIAMS, VICTORIA v. PHILLIPS, SEAN

PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR MAY 7, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.

file plaintiffs’ redacted petitions for approval of compromise of claim for minor on or before May 14, 2026.

The court further notes that any person may make a motion to unseal the document in accordance with California Rules of Court, Rule 2.551, subdivision (h).

Amended Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim for Minor (Logan Woodland)

The petition for approval of minor’s compromise claim is granted. After careful consideration of the petition and attachments, the court finds the settlement is in the best interest of the minor. (Prob. Code, § 3500; Code Civ. Proc., § 372; Pearson v. Superior Court (2012) 202 Cal.App.4th 1333, 1337-38.)

Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim for Minor (Peyton Woodland)

The petition for approval of minor’s compromise claim is granted. After careful consideration of the petition and attachments, the court finds the settlement is in the best interest of the minor. (Prob. Code, § 3500; Code Civ. Proc., § 372; Pearson v. Superior Court (2012) 202 Cal.App.4th 1333, 1337-38.)

Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim for Minor (Madison Woodland)

The petition for approval of minor’s compromise claim is granted. After careful consideration of the petition and attachments, the court finds the settlement is in the best interest of the minor. (Prob. Code, § 3500; Code Civ. Proc., § 372; Pearson v. Superior Court (2012) 202 Cal.App.4th 1333, 1337-38.)

5. S-CV-0050766 WILLIAMS, VICTORIA v. PHILLIPS, SEAN

Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint

Preliminary Matters

The court is concerned about an undue consumption of very precious and limited resources especially in situations where a meaningful meet and confer process is required but not performed or completed. If oral argument is requested, personal appearance is required. Remote appearance is not authorized. The parties shall be prepared to discuss why the meet and confer process was not performed; not discussed in any submitted declaration; and why the court should not impose

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

PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR MAY 7, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.

monetary sanctions of $1,000 per each party for failure to engage in a meaningful meet and confirm process. (Placer County Local Rules, rule 20.2.1; Code Civ. Proc., § 575.2.)

Ruling on Motion

Plaintiff’s motion for leave to file a first amended complaint is granted. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 473, subd. (a)(1), 576.) Plaintiffs shall file and serve the first amended complaint attached to the declaration of D. Michael Phillips on or before May 14, 2026.

6. S-CV-0051334 POMEROY, DANIELA v. VERMA, GAUTAM

The motion to intervene is dropped from calendar as no moving papers were filed with the court.

7. S-CV-0052012 MENDIOLA, VENANZIO v. HYUNDAI OF ROSEVILLE

Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and Representative Action

Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary approval is continued to June 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3. Plaintiff shall file a supplemental declaration on or before June 17, 2026, that addresses (1) the discrepancy between the contemplated payments to the LWDA and PAGA Group Members in the motion versus the settlement agreement attached to the declaration of Justin Lo and (2) whether plaintiff waives a PAGA Representative Service payment.

8. S-CV-0052744 LANDRUM, WILLIAM v. SQUAW VALLEY ACADEMY

The motion for protective order is dropped from calendar in light of the court order requiring the parties to retain—which they have—a discovery referee to oversee discovery matters.

9. S-CV-0053444 BERGFALK, BRIAN v. MLV HOLDINGS

The motion for summary judgment is continued to June 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.

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