| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne |
| Accounting Second Account; Accounting Trustee's First Account & Report; Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Order Compelling Accounting; Removing Trustee and Appointing Successor Trustee; Surcharging Trustees |
| Appearances required |
| Aug 19, 2026 |
| Aug 27, 2026 |
25PR00187 Matter of Jack C Stevenson Decedent's Trust created under the First Restatement of the Jack C and Charnee D Stevenson Famliy Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Accounting Second Account; Accounting Trustee's First Account & Report; Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Order Compelling Accounting; Removing Trustee and Appointing Successor Trustee; Surcharging Trustees | Appearances required | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
26PR00124 Matter of Benjamin W Richardson Investment Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Orders to Invalidate Replacement of Trustee; To Remove Trust Protector and Appoint Neutral Trust Protector; and To Prohibit Grants From Interfering with Administration of Irrevocable Trust | Appearances required | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
26PR00124 Matter of Benjamin W Richardson Investment Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Orders to Invalidate Replacement of Trustee; To Remove Trust Protector and Appoint Neutral Trust Protector; and To Prohibit Grants From Interfering with Administration of Irrevocable Trust | Appearances required | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 |
24CV435406 Raymond Tesconi v. Dark Run Ventures, Inc., et al. | santaclara · Civil Vincent I. Parrett | Defendant Tripathi’s Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens | DENIED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
26PR00300 Matter of Terrazas Family Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust to Compel Trustee to Account; Instruct Trustee; Remove Trustee | Appearances required | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
26NWCV01169 ALTERO, INC. v. GREENFIELD, ET AL. | la · Civil Unknown | Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
26PR00300 Matter of Terrazas Family Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust to Compel Trustee to Account; Instruct Trustee; Remove Trustee | Appearances required | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
PCU335981 In Re the Joann Abila Palmer Revocable Trust u/t/d 11/13/2004 Daniel Recendez vs. Recendez, Adrian | tulare-civil · Civil Russell P. Burke | Respondent's Ex Parte Motion to Quash Subpoena | GRANTED IN PART | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
23AVCV00898 ARTHUR ANTOINE H. TEERLYNCK v. DON H.B. CALLAWAY, et al. | la · Civil William H. Forman | Anti-SLAPP motion to strike | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
PR0001725 IN THE MATTER OF MARTHA PETRINI | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Removal of Co-Trustee | OFF CALENDAR | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
25CHCV02190 Michelle West v. Hyundai Motor America, and Does 1-50 | la · Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED IN PART | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
PR0001725 IN THE MATTER OF MARTHA PETRINI | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Removal of Trustee | Off calendar | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
25STCV01594 American Business Bank v. Los Angeles Produce Distributors, LLC, et al. | la · Civil Richard S. Kemalyan | Motion for Summary Judgment | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
PR0001702 IN THE MATTER OF GERALD K. SCHOFIELD TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Instructions and Trust Terms Modification | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
PR0001702 IN THE MATTER OF GERALD K. SCHOFIELD TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Instructions and Trust Terms Modification | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
25PR200726 In the Matter of THE W. DONALD HEAD TRUST, dated October 12, 1993 | santaclara · Civil Daniel T. Nishigaya | Motion for Sanctions; Amended Cross-Petition | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26PR000648 IN RE: THE TRUDI TUCKER LIVING TRUST | sacramento · Probate | Motion for Substitution of Successor-In-Interest and Appointment of Neutral Professional Fiduciary | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2026CUPP065149 RAFAEL RIVERA CORDERO vs INTERCAMBIO EXPRESS, INC. | ventura · Civil Coats | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration of P’s Individual PAGA Claim and Stay Representative PAGA Claim | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
30-2025-01533843 Williams – Trust | orange · Probate Catherine Evans | MOTION TO SET ASIDE | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV-0391 Ramsbacher Prokey Leonard LLP v. Barry Vanderkelen | slo · Civil | Amended Petition to Compel Arbitration; Demurrer to Amended Petition to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25PR003254 In re: Marjorie Heidelberg Lawson Revocable Trust | sacramento · Probate | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25PSCV04702 Jacky Loung Ching Cheng and Jacky L. Cheng v. Supertaok, LLC, et al. | la · Civil | Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
30-2024-01399805 Costa – Trust | orange · Probate Catherine Evans | Motion to Enforce Settlement | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25STCV12880 Vadim Sarkisyan and Sergey Mirzoyans v. General Motors, LLC | la · Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED in the reduced amount of $17,797.46 ($15,940.50 in fees and $1,856.96 in costs). | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26PR000097 In The Matter of The Bressler Irrevocable Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | VERIFIED PETITION TO COMPEL TRUST ACCOUNTING; TO COMPEL ACCOUNTING OF ACTS OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT; FOR BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND SURCHARGE; FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE; AND FOR DOUBLE DAMAGES UNDER PROBATE CODE § 859 | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25CV000794 Marylouise Avist v. Nathan Fite et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT | GRANTED IN PART. DENIED as to deeming Second Amended Complaint filed. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
CVPS2200362 GREGORY SCOTT MCALLISTER VS R. SCOTT KINCAID | riverside · Probate | MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT | DENIED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
CVPS2602348 RESPONSE INDEMNITY COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA VS AMTRUST NORTH AMERICA | riverside · Probate | DEMURRER ON COMPLAINT OF RESPONSE INDEMNITY COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA | SUSTAINED as to AmTrust with leave to amend; OVERRULED as to Wesco Insurance Company | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25PR000136 Estate of Aida D. Nunez | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
26TRCV01740 JOHN & SHERYL ASSOCIATES (dba DISCOVERY WORLD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER) v. CYP LLC, et al. | la · Civil | Special Motion to Strike [CCP Sec.425.16] | Granted in part/Denied in part | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25CMCV01923 Santander Consumer USA, Inc. v. Xclusive Auto Collision, Inc., et al. | la · Civil Not Specified | Application for Writ of Possession | DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
24PR197289 BETTS REVOCABLE TRUST, dated November 6, 1984 | santaclara · Probate Amber Rosen | Motion to substitute Angel Castro as personal representative for Respondent's estate | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
24CV00823 NIXON v. BENSON et al. | santacruz · Civil | PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT | CONTINUED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
25CV001556 Joel V. Benson v. Lisa Benson et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | MOTION OF PLAINTIFF JOEL V. BENSON FOR ORDER APPOINTING APPRAISER | GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
CV0009471 HAROLD PERRY vs. GOODWILL FO THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY | marin · Civil Mark A. Talamantes | MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
24CV02162 Kamron Bateni et al vs Sierra Property Group Inc et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motion for Summary Judgment | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
24CV02162 Kamron Bateni et al vs Sierra Property Group Inc et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motion for Summary Judgment | DENIED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
CIVSB2425016 VICKI HUNTER-WADE v. KORRYNN BUCHELE, et al. | sanbernardino · Civil David Driscoll | Motion for Summary Adjudication; Motion for Sanctions | DENIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25PR00004 Matter of Montgomery-Bertuzzi Living Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Determine Claim to Property 1st Amended Petition for Order Confirming Trust Assets; Breach of Duties; Removal of Trustee; Appointment of Successor Trustee; Imposition of Constructive Trust; Double Damages | Appearances required. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2022-01244959 Martinez vs. Wavepointe, Inc | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25PR00248 Matter of James A Brown and Betty A Brown Revocable Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust | N/A | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
26PR00237 Matter of Alicia V Atlee Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Financial Elder Abuse; Claim to Property; Breach of Fiduciary Duty | Appearances are required | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25PR00248 Matter of James A Brown and Betty A Brown Revocable Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust Petition for Removal of Trustee and Interim Protective Relief to Preserve Trust Assets | No ruling specified. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
26PR00237 Matter of Alicia V Atlee Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Financial Elder Abuse; Establishment of Claim to Property; Double Damages; Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Removal and Suspension of Trustee; Appointment of Successor Trustee; Accounting | No ruling specified. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25CECG04193 Michael Williams v. Tracy Agrall | fresno · Probate Jonathan Skiles | Demurrer and Motion to Strike | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike GRANTED with leave to amend | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25PR00004 Matter of Montgomery-Bertuzzi Living Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Determine Claim to Property 1st Amended Petition for Order Confirming Trust Assets; Breach of Duties; Removal of Trustee; Appointment of Successor Trustee; Imposition of Constructive Trust; Double Damages | Appearances are required to update the Court. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25PR00248 Matter of James A Brown and Betty A Brown Revocable Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust Petition for Removal of Trustee and Interim Protective Relief to Preserve Trust Assets | Appearances are required. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25PR00004 Matter of Montgomery-Bertuzzi Living Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Determine Claim to Property | Appearances are required | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
26PR00237 Matter of Alicia V Atlee Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Financial Elder Abuse; Establishment of Claim to Property; Double Damages; Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Removal and Suspension of Trustee; Appointment of Successor Trustee; Accounting | Appearances are required to update the court. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |