| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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ventura · Civil Charmaine H. Buehner |
| Defendants’ Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint |
| The demurrer is OVERRULED as to the first, second, and third causes of action; SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the fourth cause of action; and SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to the fifth and sixth causes of action. |
| Jun 23, 2026 |
| Jun 23, 2026 |
2025CUBC046578 ENER I LOPEZ, et al. vs FCA US LLC, et al. | ventura · Civil Charmaine H. Buehner | Defendants’ Demurrer and Motion to Strike | Defendant’s demurrer is OVERRULED as to the sixth cause of action for fraudulent concealment and SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to the fifth cause of action for negligent repair; motion to strike is DENIED. | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0009382 ROMAR COURT APARTMENTS LLC v. CITY OF NOVATO ET AL. | marin · Civil Stephen P. Freccero | MOTION – LEAVE TO AMEND COMPLAINT | OVERRULED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
PCU323020 JENICEK, MICHAEL vs. IHG MANAGEMENT (MARYLAND) LLC et al | tulare-civil · Civil Russell P. Burke | Defendant's (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to Strike | Sustained in part and Denied in part; Moot in part | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24CV04379 Diana Sandoval v. Robert Seidler, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Robert Seidler and PoloDonkey, LLC to Stay Proceedings in Case | DENIED | Aug 18, 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 | Aug 18, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV04379 Diana Sandoval v. Robert Seidler, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Robert Seidler and PoloDonkey, LLC to Stay Proceedings in Case after Jury Trial in Related Case No. 24CV05259 | DENIED | Aug 13, 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 | Aug 13, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CIVRS2503049 FCL BUILDERS CALIFORNIA LLC v. PATRIOT PARTNERS; RC WHITTRAM LLC | sanbernardino · Civil TONY RAPHAEL | Defendants’ motion to remove the mechanic’s lien; Request for judicial notice; Defendants’ Evidentiary Objections; Defendants’ request for attorney’s fees | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01852 County of Santa Barbara v. Lexington National Insurance Corp. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Bail Agent Superior Bail Bonds to Set Aside Summary Judgment on Bond Forfeiture | Motion denied. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR00658 In the Matter of Estate of Chiyoko Nakagawa | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Supplement required | Jul 10, 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 |
2026CUWM062392 DEANNA NUNEZ vs VENTURA COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION | ventura · Civil | County of Ventura (“County”) Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Complaint-in-Intervention | GRANTED | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV05385 Leopoldo Martinez-Bravo, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Mike Kelley Construction, Inc., et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Plaintiffs' Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV04379 1240 E. Valley Rd LLC et al vs Andy Goldman et al | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Robert Seidler and PoloDonkey, LLC to Stay Proceedings in Case after Jury Trial in Related Case No. 24CV05259 | DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2023-1331349 Lowe vs. Haverkamp | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Motion for summary judgment | Denied | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CGC25622934 DANIEL HAIM HOFFMAN ET AL VS. DAVID KOSLOWSKI ET AL | sf · Civil Charles F. Haines | Notice Of Motion And Motion To Appoint Appraiser To Determine Fair Market Value Under Partition Of Real Property Act | The Court requires Plaintiffs to file a declaration stating the manner of partition sought; the action will be stayed until such filing. | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR00658 Estate of Chiyoko Nakagawa | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | Jul 13, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01852 County of Santa Barbara v. Lexington National Insurance Corp. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Bail Agent Superior Bail Bonds to Set Aside Summary Judgment on Bond Forfeiture | DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV016766 LOZANO vs BANK OF AMERICA NA, et al. | sacramento · Civil Unknown | Demurrer to Complaint | SUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in part. Plaintiff granted leave to amend. | Jul 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV01277 13290 CONTRACTORS LANE, LLC V. WISHBONE RANCH, LLC ET AL | butte · Civil Mosbarger | Defendant Brian Howe’s Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint; Defendant Brian Howe’s Motion to Strike Third Amended Complaint | OVERRULED/DENIED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CIVSB2532906 Alumistar Inc. v. National Thermal Processing, Inc. | sanbernardino · Civil Joseph Ortiz | Application for Right to Attach Order and Order for Issuance of Writ of Attachment | DENIED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR00658 Estate of Chiyoko Nakagawa | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV04379 Diana Sandoval v. Robert Seidler, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Robert Seidler and PoloDonkey, LLC to Stay Proceedings | DENIED | Aug 19, 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 |
2025-1501284 Wei vs. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Demurrer to Sixth Cause of Action; Motion to strike prayer for punitive damages | Demurrer sustained; Motion to strike granted with leave to amend | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
22CV-0490 Kyle B. Hardy, et al. v. Cresco Labs, Inc., et al. | slo · Civil | Motion to Quash | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV-0184 Diane Baeker, et al. v. City of Arroyo Grande, et al. | slo · Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | 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 |
24CV02467 DOE, JANE V. CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | butte · Civil Mosbarger | Motion for Summary Judgment/Summary Adjudication by Defendant Chico Unified School District | DENIED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01852 County of Santa Barbara v. Lexington National Insurance Corp. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion to Set Aside Summary Judgment on Bond Forfeiture | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
13 Carrillo vs. Bryant | orange · Civil Donald F. Gaffney | Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication | MSJ DENIED; MSA GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR00658 Estate of Chiyoko Nakagawa | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
11 Ryan vs. Village Property Management | orange · Civil Donald F. Gaffney | Special Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Anti-SLAPP GRANTED; others moot | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CIVSB2133301 Avedian v. Citizens Business Bank, et al | sanbernardino · Civil Joseph Ortiz | Defendant’s Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
FDI-23-798208 Miriam Gayle Kane v. David William Kane | sf · FamilyLaw Bobby P. Luna | Attorney Fees and Costs; Judgment Enforcement; Sanctions; Case Management | Enforcement GRANTED; Request for $86,827 in fees DENIED. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
26-01568888 Howden US Services, LLC vs. Acrisure of California, LLC | orange · Civil Sandy N. Leal | Preliminary Injunction | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2026-01550091 In re: 30 Galeana, Foothill Ranch, Ca 92610 | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Petition regarding unclaimed surplus proceeds | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2024-01386790 Ramirez De Santos vs. S.K.B. Corporation | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED pending submission of revised proposed order. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
202200567110CUCO VALA ZARRABIAN vs. CHRISTOPHER GARNER | ventura · Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PCU325122 Conterra Agricultural Capital, LLC vs. Prosperity Farms, LLC et al | tulare-civil · Civil David C. Mathias | TCWA Motion for Leave to Intervene | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
FDI-23-797993 AMIT RINDHE v. ISHA SINGH | sf · FamilyLaw Ai Mori | OTHER REVIEW HEARING | ORDERED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2008-00114884 City of Orange vs. Leon | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Motion for leave to file complaint in intervention; Motion to vacate/clarify injunctive order | DENIED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2022-01262144 Mal v. Bank of The West | orange · ComplexCivil Melissa R. McCormick | Status Conference | VACATED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2025-01501797 Interface Rehab, Inc. vs. 4545 Shelley Court Opco, LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint; Case Management Conference | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25CV470518 SARINA HALEY et al vs FF PROPERTIES, L.P et al | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion to compel arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
23CV424299 Lainez v. Epicurean Group (Class Action/PAGA) | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2024-01376278 Sandoval, et al. v. Heritage Plastering, Inc. | orange · ComplexCivil Melissa R. McCormick | Plaintiffs’ Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
CIVSB2518789 Cheng Yuan Lu v. Xifan Tu, et al. | sanbernardino · Civil Joseph Widman | Demurrer to Cross-Complaint | GRANTED; Sustained with leave to amend | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2022-01254790 Sheikh, et al. v. Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Melissa R. McCormick | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |