| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Date |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
26PR000060 In the Matter of Guardianship of Ashanti Mariah Vallandingham | napa · Civil Douglas Skelton | Petition for appointment of guardian of minor | The matter is CONTINUED | May 15, 2026 |
25CV002388 Hector Zamora Ornelas v. D.R. Horton, Inc. | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Motion to be relieved as counsel | Counsel is directed to appear to advise the Court regarding the foregoing. | May 15, 2026 |
24CV000698 Igor Sill v. William Deem et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Plaintiff’s motion for terminating sanctions, or in the alternative issue sanctions and evidence sanctions | The alternate motion for issue sanctions is GRANTED as against Defendants William Deem and Kimberton Wines, LLC. The motion for terminating sanctions and the alternate motion for evidence sanctions are DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The request for monetary sanctions is DENIED. | May 15, 2026 |
26PR000045 |
napa · Civil Douglas Skelton |
| Petition for appointment of guardian; Petition for special immigrant juvenile findings |
| Both Petitions are GRANTED. |
| May 15, 2026 |
23PR000051 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Giselle Athziry Munoz | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Review hearing | After a review of the matter, the Court finds the Conservator is acting in the best interest of the Conservatee. | May 15, 2026 |
25CV001606 John Doe A. R. et al v. Brad Rowell et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Defendant Napa Valley Unified School District’s motion to compel further responses to discovery by plaintiffs, Joe Doe A.R., Jane Doe J.M. and John Doe M.W., and request for monetary sanctions | The motion is GRANTED IN PART. | May 15, 2026 |
26-24593 In the Matter of Conservatorship of Thomas, Rachel Elizabeth | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Review hearing; Third account and report of conservator petition for allowance of fees | The Petition is GRANTED, including fees as prayed. | May 15, 2026 |
26PR000069 In the Matter of Guardianship of Eduardo Luis Escalante Espinoza | napa · Civil Douglas Skelton | Petition for appointment of guardian; Petition for special immigrant juvenile findings | Both Petitions are GRANTED. | May 15, 2026 |
26PR000062 In The Matter of The Charles and Gwendolyn Olson Estate | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE; PETITION TO INCREASE MONTHLY ALLOWANCE | Petitioner is ordered to appear to update the Court on the status of the updated service. | May 14, 2026 |
26-65041 In the Matter of the Melvin D. Cooke Trust | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | TWELFTH ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF TRUSTEE; PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNT, AND FOR APPROVAL OF TRUSTEE FEES | CONTINUED | May 14, 2026 |
25PR000024 Conservatorship of Gina A. Hill | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | REVIEW – 1ST YEAR; FIRST ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF CONSERVATOR; PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF FEES TO CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE AND ATTORNEY FOR CONSERVATOR | GRANTED | May 14, 2026 |
24PR000157 Estate of Laura Alice Lloyd | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION | CONTINUED | May 14, 2026 |
24CV000715 Barend Venter et al v. Ofer Yannay et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Court’s Motion to Reconsider its August 29, 2024, order; Nofar USA LLC’s Motion to Dismiss the First Cause of Action on the ground of inconvenient forum | GRANTED | May 13, 2026 |
24CV002242 Blue Sky Utility LLC et al v. Barend Venter | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Motion to Dismiss | OFF CALENDAR | May 13, 2026 |
24CV000304 Mark Andrews v. Richard Rockwell et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Defendant Enterprise Rent-A-Car of San Francisco Co., LLC’s Motion to Strike and Demurrer | MOOT | May 13, 2026 |
25PR000061 Estate of Jo Ellen Francis | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Status Hearing re: Final Distribution | DROPPED | May 13, 2026 |
25PR000312 In The Matter of Jose Estrada Cruz | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Review hearing: Status of filing MC-356 | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | May 13, 2026 |
24PR000194 Conservatorship of Amos Neil Boykin | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Seventh Account and Report of Conservator; Petition for its settlement; for approval of conservator’s and attorneys’ fees and costs advanced; and for reduction of bond | CONTINUED | May 13, 2026 |
25CV000794 Marylouise Avist v. Nathan Fite et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Plaintiff Marylouise Avist’s Motion for Leave of Court to file a Second Amended Complaint | GRANTED | May 13, 2026 |
21PR000041 Estate of Wesley Richard Hill, Jr. | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Status Hearing re: Final Distribution | CONTINUED | May 13, 2026 |
25CV002355 Zachary Minor et al v. Napa County et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Compliance with Settlement Agreement and Complete Discovery; Defendants’ Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement | DENIED (Plaintiffs' motion); GRANTED (Defendants' motion) | May 13, 2026 |
26CV000625 In The Matter of Nicole Abiouness | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME | CONTINUED | May 12, 2026 |
25CV000801 Brandon Roth v. Karma Lounge, LLC et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | DEFENDANT RAM GIRI’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT | SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND | May 12, 2026 |
24PR000167 Estate of Jack Marston Shnell | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION, FIRST AND FINAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTING | GRANTED | May 12, 2026 |
25CV000755 Bank of America N.A. v. Jason A Espadilla | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF STIPULATED SETTLEMENT | GRANTED | May 12, 2026 |
25CV002200 Angelica Hernandez v. Estate of Jack Malan et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS | GRANTED | May 12, 2026 |
26CV000579 In The Matter of Viridiana Rivera | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME | GRANTED | May 12, 2026 |
26CV000718 In The Matter of Wyatt Steven Lang | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME | CONTINUED | May 12, 2026 |
25CV002614 25 Executive, LLC v. Julie Nguyen | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | CROSS-DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF CROSS-COMPLAINT AND DEMURRER TO CROSS-COMPLAINT | MOOT | May 12, 2026 |
24PR000050 Conservatorship of Valerie E. Walker | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | REVIEW HEARING | CONTINUED | May 12, 2026 |
26PR000067 In The Matter of The Smith Living Trust | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR ORDER CONFIRMING TRUST ASSETS | GRANTED | May 12, 2026 |
26CV000398 In The Matter of Sang Cong Truong | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME | GRANTED | May 12, 2026 |
26CV000630 In The Matter of Liliane Cossette Blumberg | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME | CONTINUED | May 12, 2026 |
26PR000075 Estate of Beverly A. Borges | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT | DENIED | May 12, 2026 |
24CV001402 Angelito Claudio et al v. American Koyu Corporation et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Motion to Strike Second Amended Complaint; Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | May 11, 2026 |
26CV000103 LVNV Funding LLC v. Babatunde Agbabiaka | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS | GRANTED | May 8, 2026 |
25CV001342 Affordable Building Services, LLC v. The Meritage Resort, LLC | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL | GRANTED | May 8, 2026 |
25CV002471 Alexander Rowland et al v. Newco Capital Group LLC et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | DEFENDANT NEWCO CAPITAL GROUP, LLC AND NEWCO CAPITAL GROUP VI, LLC’S MOTION TO STAY OR DISMISS BASED UPON THE MANDATORY NEW YORK FORUM SELECTION CLAUSE, FORUM NON-CONVENIENS AND OTHER ACTION PENDING IN NEW YORK | DENIED | May 8, 2026 |
25CV000969 Jakeila Dotson v. Napa Valley Unified School District et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | DEFENDANT NAPA VALLEY UNIFIEED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT | OVERRULED in part and SUSTAINED in part | May 8, 2026 |
26CV000413 Integon National Insurance Company v. Andrew Madison Mackenzie-Davis et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | MOTION BY PLAINTIFF FOR ORDER PERMITTING SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT ON DEFENDANT ANDREW MADISON MACKENZIE-DAVIS BY PUBLICATION | GRANTED | May 8, 2026 |
24PR000199 Conservatorship of Spencer Lewis Rollins | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | REVIEW HEARING | APPEARANCE REQUIRED. | May 8, 2026 |
25PR000268 In The Matter of The Patsy Charles Mallman Family Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR INSTRUCTION TO SELL CONSERVATEE’S RESIDENCE | GRANTED | May 8, 2026 |
19PR000066 Conservatorship of Jesus Garcia | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | REVIEW HEARING | The case is set for a Review – Biennial hearing on May 09, 2028 | May 8, 2026 |
25CV002092 Annamarie Thammala et al v. Robert Knox Thomas | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | CROSS-DEFENDANT WHEELS BOUTIQUE, INC.’S MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND CROSS-COMPLAINT FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION | MOOT | May 8, 2026 |
26-22489 Conservatorship of Coad, Alex Michael (G) | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | REVIEW HEARING | The matter is set for a Review – Biennial hearing on May 09, 2028 | May 8, 2026 |
23CV000450 American Express National Bank et al v. Howard Milstein | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | MOTION FOR ENTERING JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO DEFENDANT’S DEFAULT UNDER SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT | GRANTED | May 8, 2026 |
26-61271 In the Matter of Turkington Bypass Trust | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | FOURTEENTH ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF TRUSTEES; PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNT; AND FOR APPROVAL OF TRUSTEES’ FEES | GRANTED | May 8, 2026 |
23PR000019 Conservatorship of Eliazar Lopez Becerra | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | REVIEW HEARING | The case is set for a Review - Biennial hearing on May 09, 2028 | May 8, 2026 |
26-63772 In The Matter of James C. Metzger Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | THIRTEENTH ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF TRUSTEE AND PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND APPROVAL OF TRUSTEE FEES | GRANTED | May 8, 2026 |
26CV000081 In The Matter of Catherine Marie Byers | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME | GRANTED | May 8, 2026 |