| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck |
| Demurrers and Motions to Strike |
| SUSTAINED IN PART, OVERRULED IN PART |
| Jul 14, 2026 |
| Jun 12, 2026 |
23-01370879 Pantoja vs. Collins | orange · Civil Andre Manssourian | Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint (x2); Case Management Conference | SUSTAINED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
26CV-0209907 Axiom Repertory Theatre v. Charity One Insurance Agency, et al. | shasta · Civil | Demurrer (Charity One); Demurrer (Great American); Motion to Strike | Charity One: Sustained without leave to amend as to 6th COA, overruled as to others. Great American: Sustained with leave to amend as to 4th and 9th COAs, overruled as to 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 13th. Motion to Strike: Granted in part, denied in part. | Jun 13, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
24CECG01603 Carlos Reyes v. Lee Farming & Packing LLC | fresno · Probate Jonathan Skiles | Defendants Lee Farming & Packing LLC, Patty Hang, and Ken Lee motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication to plaintiff Carlos Reyes’ complaint. | DENIED (SJ), GRANTED (Adjudication for 13th/14th causes) | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
24CV03671 Hercules v. Pacific States Industries, Inc. | sonoma · Civil Charles H. Ervin | Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
24CV04161 Julian Broadbery v. Ethan Light, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Ethan Light and Pearl Light. for Terminating Sanctions or, in the Alternative, Evidentiary Sanctions, Against Plaintiff Julian Broadbery; Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED in part | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
24CV04161 Julian Broadbery v. Ethan Light, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Terminating Sanctions or, in the Alternative, Evidentiary Sanctions; Request for Monetary Sanctions | Terminating sanctions denied. Plaintiff to produce documents; evidentiary sanctions ordered for non-production. Monetary sanctions of $1,715 awarded against Plaintiff's counsel. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
24CV04161 Julian Broadbery v. Ethan Light, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Ethan Light and Pearl Light. for Terminating Sanctions or, in the Alternative, Evidentiary Sanctions, Against Plaintiff Julian Broadbery; Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 7, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
24CV04161 Julian Broadbery v. Ethan Light, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Ethan Light and Pearl Light for Terminating Sanctions or, in the Alternative, Evidentiary Sanctions, Against Plaintiff Julian Broadbery; Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED in part | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
24CV023959 BURKE, et al. vs PACIFIC MODERN HOMES, INC., et al. | sacramento · Civil | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
CL0003816 Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Philip Cohen | nevada · Civil | OSC re Dismissal | Appearance required by Plaintiff | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CIVSB2315002 Contreras, et al v. Ontario Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP, et al | sanbernardino · Civil Carlos M. Cabrera | Demurrer and Motion to Strike | Demurrer sustained in part and overruled in part; Motion to Strike deemed moot | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CL0003693 Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Elena Farrant | nevada · Civil | OSC re Dismissal | Appearance required by Plaintiff | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CU0002569 Greg Bomhoff et al vs. Lake of the Pines Association, a California non-profit mutual benefit Corporation et al | nevada · Civil | Motion to Consolidate; Anti-SLAPP Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Consolidation GRANTED; Anti-SLAPP GRANTED; Demurrer SUSTAINED in part/DENIED in part; Motion to Strike GRANTED in part/DENIED in part | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
23PR000269 Conservatorship of Michael Francis McLaughlin | napa · Civil Lloyd Llewelyn | SECOND AND FINAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORT OF CONSERVATOR; PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF FEES TO CONSERVATOR OF PERSON AND ESTATE, FOR ATTORNEY FEES, AND FOR TERMINATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24CV001130 Niebaum Coppola Estate Winery, LP et al v. George Giles Beeker et al | napa · Civil Lloyd Llewelyn | DEMURRER TO KERRI L. BEEKER’S FIRST AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT; MOTION TO STRIKE; DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT (COPPOLA) | SUSTAINED / OVERRULED / GRANTED IN PART / MOOT | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
PR20420 Conservatorship of Joseph Leonard Shea | napa · Civil Lloyd Llewelyn | REVIEW HEARING | CONTINUED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR000086 In The Matter of Delaney and Dorothy Graham | napa · Civil Lloyd Llewelyn | PETITION FOR ORDER DETERMINING TITLE TO PROPERTY | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24CV015815 CONGI, et al. vs DIGNITY HEALTH | sacramento · Civil Unknown | Demurrer to Plaintiff's Third Amended Verified Complaint | OVERRULED in part and SUSTAINED in part | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2024-1424606 Vega vs. Bearley | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Demurrer to answer | Overruled in part and sustained in part | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV07692 Natasha Todorovic v. City of Santa Barbara, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer of Real Party in Interest Riviera Vista I, LLC, to First Amended Petition 2. Joinder of Respondent City of Santa Barbara to Demurrer | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Aug 7, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV07692 Natasha Todorovic v. City of Santa Barbara, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer of Real Party in Interest Riviera Vista I, LLC, to First Amended Petition 2. Joinder of Respondent City of Santa Barbara to Demurrer | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
10 Streling v. Miller | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Sheena Streling’s motion for summary adjudication; Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Sheen Streling’s motion for summary judgment on the Cross-Complaint | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
9 Adjemian v. Gallo | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Plaintiff Kevork Adjemian’s motion for protective order | GRANTED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24-01417052 Hernandez vs. Evergreen Royalle | orange · Civil Richard Y. Lee | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike | SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2025-01515962 Valvano v. Hurtado | orange · Civil Thomas S. McConville | Demurrer; Motion to Strike; Motion for Sanctions | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED; Motion for Sanctions GRANTED in part | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
24CV00531 Knoop v. Knoop | sonoma · Civil Thomas M. Anderson | Motion to expunge lis pendens; Request for attorney fees | DENIED. Sanctions granted in Plaintiffs' favor in the amount of $1,750. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV438701 James Bodwin v. Valerie Chan | santaclara · Civil Socrates Peter Manoukian | Motion of Defendant and Cross-Complainants Persimmons, Inc., Valerie Chan, and Eugene Feinberg for Summary Judgment | GRANTED as to 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th causes of action; DENIED as to 2nd, 5th, 11th, 13th causes of action. | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
23CV418654 Freidrik Ternian v. Ninos Ternian | santaclara · Civil Socrates Peter Manoukian | Motion Of Ninos Ternian For Dismissal For Delay In Prosecution | NO TENTATIVE RULING. The parties may appear and argue the matter on the merits. | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
25-CIV-05899 PHILIPPOS GRATSINOPOULOS, ET AL VS. FRANK RAMIREZ, ET AL | sanmateo · Civil Mark A. McCannon | DEFENDANTS FARMERS GROUP, INC., ET AL.’S DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT | SUSTAINED IN PART WITH LEAVE TO AMEND and OVERRULED IN PART | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
26-01546948 OSP Health Management Inc. vs. Pole USA Investment One, LLC | orange · Civil Gassia Apkarian | 1. Demurrer to Answer; 2. Motion to Strike Portions of Answer | Demurrer overruled as to 1st, 10th, 11th, and 16th defenses; sustained with 20 days leave to amend for others. Motion to strike denied as to 10th and 16th defenses; granted with 20 days leave to amend as to attorney fees. | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
30-2023-01366366 Gregg vs. Swift Transportation Co. of AZ LLC | orange · Civil H. Shaina Colover | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
30-2024-01399839 Lakeview Village Corp. vs. Court | orange · Civil H. Shaina Colover | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED. | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
22CV05104 Diana Rodriguez vs Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motion: Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
22CV05104 Diana Rodriguez vs Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
22CV05104 Diana Rodriguez v. Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motion: Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
22CV05104 Diana Rodriguez vs Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
21-CIV-04741 MICHAEL D. LIBERTY VS. BANK OF THE WEST, ET AL. | sanmateo · Civil David A. Silberman | Motion for Summary Judgment | DENIED in part and GRANTED in part | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
25CV002277 American Canyon I, LLC; and Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, LLC v. City of American Canyon | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON’S DEMURRER TO AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATE; COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES; REQUEST FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF | SUSTAINED IN PART and OVERRULED IN PART | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
2025-01513185 DOAN VS. KIA AMERICA, INC. | orange · Civil Lee L. Gabriel | MOTION FOR SANCTIONS | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
2026CUPL061341 ANTONIO VAZQUEZ vs JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | ventura · Civil | Plaintiff Antonio Vazquez’s demurrer to Defendant Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC’s amended answer | Sustained in part, and overruled in part. Defendant has 20 days to file a first amended answer. | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
2023-01325822 MAKA VS. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. | orange · Civil Lee L. Gabriel | MOTION TO TAX COSTS | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
1 Anderson vs. Tan | orange · Civil Donald F. Gaffney | Demurrer | SUSTAINED with 30 days leave to amend | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CV0008037 Ryan Wagner, an individual v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, et al | marin · Civil Hon. Mark A. Talamantes | 1) Demurrer 2) Motion - Strike | MIXED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
CGC25627042 LAURO ARIAS GONZALEZ VS. FILLMORE MERCHANTS ANDIMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION,INC. ET AL | sf · Civil Harold E. Kahn | DEMURRER to CROSS COMPLAINT | 1) overruled as to the first, sixth, and twelfth causes of action; 2) sustained with leave to amend by August 8, 2026 as to the second, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, and eighth causes of action; 3) sustained without leave to amend as to the ninth, tenth, and eleventh causes of action. | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
2025-01520411 Smith vs. Canyon Glen Community Association | orange · Civil Bradley Erdosi | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint; Case Management Conference | SUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in part | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
24CV023959 BURKE, et al. vs PACIFIC MODERN HOMES, INC., et al. | sacramento · Civil | Motion for Leave to Amend the Complaint | DENIED in part (eleventh cause of action), GRANTED in all other respects. | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
PCU321765 Martin, Jesse vs. Martin, Guadalupe | tulare-civil · Civil Russell P. Burke | Plaintiff's (1) Demurrer to Amended Answer and (2) Motion to Strike Amended Answer; (3) Cross-Defendant's Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Cross-Complaint | Mixed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
25CV474331 Amy Hunter vs San Jose Motorsport, Inc. et al. | santaclara · Civil Eunice Lee | Petition to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
26PR000128 In The Matter of The Wempe Family 2013 Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR ORDER DETERMINING TRUST’S TITLE TO PROPERTY (HEGGSTAD) | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |