| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach |
| Petition for Final Distribution |
| CONTINUED |
| Jun 16, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 |
24PR00587 Estate of Mary Bishop | santabarbara · Civil Patricia Kelly | Petition for Final Distribution | Deficiencies identified | May 19, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
23PR194757 In re the Estate of Anne Sorden | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
22PR193370 In re the Sorden Family 2018 Revocable Trust | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
23CV428384 James Sorden v. Carol Sordenstone | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
25CV476451 Darnell Johnson v. Narinder Bains, et al. | santaclara · Civil Vincent I. Parrett | Demurrer to the Complaint | Overruled in Part and Sustained in Part with Leave to Amend | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
22PR192746 In re the Anne M. Sorden Living Trust | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for Reconsideration of Consolidation; Motion for Relief of Waiver; Motion for Monetary and Issue or Evidentiary Sanctions against Respondent; Motion for Monetary Sanctions against M&H; Motion for Protective Order | CONTINUED (Reconsideration); DENIED (Protective Order except as to Rakib matter); GRANTED IN PART (Monetary sanctions against Respondent); DENIED (Sanctions against M&H) | Jun 11, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
5 Saba v. Tayyan | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication; Motion to lift prefiling order | DENIED | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
FDI-25-802148 JOHN D EVELAND v. WILLIAM T BALDWIN JR | sf · FamilyLaw Bobby P. Luna | Request for Order: Temporary Emergency Order, Property Control, Home to be listed for sale and proceeds held in trust | CONTINUED | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
24CV436319 Brandon Giraldo v. Phuc Nguyen et al. | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Demurrer to first amended complaint; Motion to strike | Sustained with leave to amend and sustained without leave to amend in part; Motion to strike granted with leave to amend | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
26CV00803 James B Hart v. Cement 1031 LLC et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | CMC; Appointment for Receiver/Preliminary Injunction | DENIED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
CIVSB2209690 Donald J. Watson, Jr. vs Frank Lira, Jr., and Sergio Herrera | sanbernardino · Civil David Driscoll | Motion for issue, evidence and monetary sanctions; Motion to strike answer | Sanctions against Dana Oliver denied. Issue/Evidence sanctions denied. Monetary sanctions against GDI granted for $7,055. Motion to strike GDI's answer granted and default entered. | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
30-2024-01449453 Four Aces Remodeling, LLC vs. Always in Motion, LLC | orange · Civil Nathan Vu | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 |
FDV-24-817696 Florence Bienvenu v. Colin Matichak | sf · FamilyLaw Bobby P. Luna | Request for Order; Bifurcation and Termination of Marital Status; Spousal Support; Attorney fees | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part; Status of marriage terminated | Jul 8, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
25CV005362 New Wilston Associates II, LLC v. Viridescent Realty Trust, Inc. | monterey · Civil | Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment | DENIED | Jul 8, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2024CUWT023824 JOSE GALVAN vs S&P GLOBAL, et al. | ventura · Civil | Motion to Enforce Stipulated Protective Order and Request for Sanctions; Renewed Motion to File Exhibits Under Seal in Support of Defendants Motions for Summary Judgment | Motion to Enforce Stipulated Protective Order GRANTED in part, DENIED in part; Renewed Motion to File Exhibits Under Seal GRANTED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
30-2025-01510940 Romero vs. Charles | orange · Civil Nathan Vu | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
21CV01686 EVLESHIN v. MEYER | santacruz · Civil | Motion for Reconsideration; Motion to Set Aside | GRANTED | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
25PR0283 ESTATE OF JACK PEFLEY | eldorado · Civil | Accounting Hearing; Surcharge; Appointment of Trustee | CONTINUED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
2025-1517503 Debdeb vs. Fair Trade Real Estate, Inc. | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Special motion to strike | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2023-01330408 U.S. Bank National Association vs. Pacific Life Insurance Company | orange · Civil Thomas J. Lo | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
2025-01498037 David Goldman v. LBG Real Estate Companies, LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Petition to Determine Validity of Third-Party Claim; Motion to Seal | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
25PR200567 In the Matter of The Ada Weeks Trust | santaclara · Probate Amber Rosen | Determination of standing to pursue claims | Petitioner has standing to raise her claims. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
25PR200568 In the Matter of The Benito Martinez Trust | santaclara · Probate Amber Rosen | Determination of standing to pursue claims | Petitioner has standing to raise her claims. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
24CV447771 Lingxiao Yang v. Mengxiong Liu et al. | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
FDV-24-817696 Florence Bienvenu v. Colin Matichak | sf · FamilyLaw Bobby P. Luna | Notice of Hearing (Domestic Violence) | Termination of status granted; spousal support termination denied; reimbursement of copays granted. | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24PR197700 Estate of Susan Jee | santaclara · Civil Daniel T. Nishigaya | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED WITH 30 DAYS’ LEAVE TO AMEND | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV02415 Erika E. Szell v. Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate | CONTINUED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV02415 Erika E. Szell v. Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate | Continued for production of administrative record. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
23PR-0079 In re: Janice A. Pankey Trust | slo · Civil Not specified | Melanie Taylor’s Motion to Strike Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad Litem; Kendra Sabi’s Motion to Strike Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad Litem; Kendra Sabi’s Demurrer to the Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad Litem | Taylor’s motion to strike is granted. Sabi’s motion to strike is denied. Sabi’s demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV48144 FRAGOZA v TREVINO | calaveras · Civil | PLAINTIFF/CROSS-DEFENDANT’S AMENDED DEMURRER TO SECOND AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT | SUSTAINED, WITHOUT leave to amend | Jul 10, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25CV03941 Deborah LaBarre vs John J Thyne, III | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | CMC; Demurrer; Motions to Compel | GRANTED in part | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
CV0000974 GERALDINE RANDALL vs. VILLA MARIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | marin · Civil Mark A. Talamantes | MOTION – DISMISS; MOTION - ENFORCE | GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
25CV03941 Deborah LaBarre vs John J Thyne, III | santabarbara · Civil | CMC; Demurrer; Motions to Compel | GRANTED IN PART | Jul 17, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
25CV03941 Deborah LaBarre vs John J Thyne, III | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Demurrer and Motions to Compel | PARTIALLY GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
25CV03941 Deborah LaBarre v. John J Thyne, III | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Demurrer; Motions to Compel | GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART | Jul 14, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
23CV05001 Mariette Wingard et al vs Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors | santabarbara · Civil | Motion: Attorney Fees | DENIED without prejudice | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
26CVP-0123 County of San Luis Obispo, et al. v. Thomas Brooks | slo · Civil | OSC Re: Appointment of Receiver | GRANTED. The Court appoints California Receivership Group, Inc. as receiver. Hearing remains on calendar regarding scope of injunctive relief. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
FDI-26-802409 ALANA CONNER v. HOWARD ROSE | sf · FamilyLaw Ai Mori | TO SELECT AND APPOINT AN APPRAISER | CONTINUED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
CIV2003621 Michael Rauch v. Larry Francis Klosowski, et al. | marin · Civil Sheila S. Lichtblau | Motion – Attorney’s Fees; Motion – Attorney’s Fees; Motion – Strike; Motion – Other: For award of pre-judgment interest | Fees motions denied for both sides. Motion to strike costs granted. Motion for prejudgment interest granted in amount of $43,920.03. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 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 |
25CV07072 The Estate of Nicholas Brown, et al. v. The Ritz-Carlton Holtel Company, LLC, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV015769 In the Matter of: City of Sacramento | sacramento · Civil Richard C. Miadich | Receiver’s Application for Approval of Receivership Plan | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 |
25CV459260 Umesh Maharaj et al. v. Joe Velasco et al. | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Demurrer | Sustained with leave to amend | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 7, 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 |
FDI-14-780775 Gregory A. Austin v. Tammy Miller-Austin | sf · FamilyLaw Ai Mori | Request for Order Re: Default | DENIED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
30-2025-01520541 Huawei Ma, Trustee of The Liu and Ma Family Trust vs. Li | orange · Civil H. Shaina Colover | Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint; Demurrer to Complaint | Demurrer: OVERRULED as to 1st, 2nd, 4th causes of action; SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to 3rd; SUSTAINED without leave to amend as to 5th, 6th. Motion to Strike: DENIED as to punitive damages; GRANTED with leave to amend as to attorney fees. | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
FDI-25-801763 Jana Sabo v. Eric Osmolinski | sf · FamilyLaw Ai Mori | Request for Order of Child Custody, Spousal or Partner Support, Attorney Fees and Costs | CONTINUED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
23CV02416 KNM Outdoor Tribe, LLC v. Roulette William Smith | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Motion for Leave to File 1st Amended Petition; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents | Granted; Granted as modified | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
25PR0265 ESTATE OF DAVID Z HILL, JR | eldorado · Civil | Petition for Orders | Appearances are required | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |