| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck |
| Motion: Final Approval of Class Action Settlement |
| GRANTED |
| Aug 10, 2026 |
| Jul 10, 2026 |
25-CIV-05851 JOANNE SMITH, ET AL. VS. ANDRE NICOLAS GAY M.D., ET AL. | sanmateo · Civil MICHAEL L. MAU | Defendant Golden Oak Holdings, LLC dba Vasona Creek Healthcare Center’s Petition to Compel Arbitration | DENIED. | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
2025-01531751 Barber vs. Multi Media, LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion for Protective Order; Motion to Strike portions of Demurrer | Demurrer Sustained in part with/without leave; Motion to Strike Denied; Motion for Protective Order Denied | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
24CECG03236 Garcia v. Fresno Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | fresno · Probate Kristi Culver Kapetan | Plaintiff’s Motion for Class Certification | DENIED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
25-CIV-08949 SARISHAMA MAHARAJ VS. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | sanmateo · Civil Mark A. McCannon | DEFENDANT HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA’S MOTION TO COMPEL BINDING ARBITRATION | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
25-1506621 MedLab20230, Inc. v. UHC of California | orange · Civil Theodore Howard | Demurrer | SUSTAINED with 30 days’ leave to amend | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
25CV031549 PHILLIPS vs HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC., AN OKLAHOMA STOCK CORPORATION, et al. | sacramento · Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2025-01477063 Licuaco v. Fawaz | orange · Civil Thomas S. McConville | Demurrer to the 1st through the 5th causes of action of the cross-complaint | SUSTAINED | Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 |
25CV006551 PRYOR vs NAACP, et al. | sacramento · Civil Julie G. Yap | Special Motion to Strike under CCP Section 425.16 (Anti-SLAPP motion) | DENIED | Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 |
25CV00633 COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al. v. FINSAND, et al. | santacruz · Civil | DEFENDANT JRG ATTORNEYS AT LAW’S DEMURRER TO AND MOTION TO STRIKE FIRST AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT | The demurrer is sustained without leave to amend as to the first, second, third, fourth, and sixth causes of action (partial); overruled as to the third and fourth (as to Jeffrey Finsand); and sustained with leave to amend as to the fifth, sixth, and seventh. Motion to strike is denied as moot. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
26CV171747 BANKS vs DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION, et al. | alameda · Civil Keith Fong | Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint | SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 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 | Aug 13, 2026 | Jul 1, 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 |
6 Mathews vs. Hyundai Motor America | orange · Civil Donald F. Gaffney | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jun 30, 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 | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV448348 Edward Lee vs Gilroy IM 2 LLC | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
22CV397991 Marmolejo v. Significant Cleaning Services, LLC | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 13, 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 |
24CV442489 John Diep, M.D., et al. v. Phu Vo, et al. | santaclara · Civil Lori E. Pegg | Special Motion to Strike | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
CIVSB2310932 Curiel v. Motivational Marketing LLC, et al | sanbernardino · Civil Joseph Ortiz | Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
CIVSB2102912 Fajardo v. Veg-Fresh Farms, Inc., et al | sanbernardino · Civil Joseph Ortiz | Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24CV453516 Ana Verdugo et al. v. Depot Willows, LLP et al. | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Defendants’ demurrer to the second amended complaint | SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to 1st, 2nd, 6th causes of action; SUSTAINED WITHOUT FURTHER LEAVE TO AMEND as to 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th causes of action. | Jun 29, 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 |
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 |
24-01371395 Battersby vs. Hutchens | orange · Civil Sandy N. Leal | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Motion for Sanctions | Motion 1: GRANTED with 20 days leave to amend. Motion 2: DENIED in part, GRANTED in part. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24CV05385 Leopoldo Martinez-Bravo, et al. v. Mike Kelley Construction, Inc., et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV01487 Jasso v. Santa Rosaidence Opco, LLC | sonoma · Civil Oscar A. Pardo | Motion for final approval of class action and PAGA settlement | GRANTED | Jun 29, 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 |
24CV05385 Leopoldo Martinez-Bravo, et al. v. Mike Kelley Construction, Inc., et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Plaintiffs' Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 13, 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 | Aug 7, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV432129 Derek Daniel Bobadilla, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Loan Factory, a California Corporation, et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Motion to compel compliance with a deposition subpoena | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2025-01518274 Physician Assistant Specialists-California, Inc. vs. Orange County Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons | orange · Civil Hon. Julianne Sartain Bancroft | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike Complaint | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
2021-01207341 Fu vs. Action Property Management, Inc. | orange · Civil Hon. Julianne Sartain Bancroft | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Complaint | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CIVSB2607908 Navarro Morales v. Blue Star Claims, et al | sanbernardino · Civil Joseph Ortiz | Petitioner Navarro Morales’s Petition to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED in part as to U.S. Fire; DENIED as to Blue Star; DENIED consolidation; DENIED fee request | Jun 29, 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 |
20CV367408 Claudine Saldivar, et al. v. Stanford Federal Credit Union, et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Kono v. R+H Aesthetic Medicine Kono v. R+H Aesthetic Medicine | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
20CV366905 Lance Dutcher v. Google LLC dba Youtube et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion for preliminary approval of settlement | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
2021-01237081 Balt USA, LLC vs. Treadstone Medical LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication re: Liquid Embolic Kit; Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication re: Tinnitus; Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication re: Electrocautery | MIXED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
2024-01394825 Chiem Saephan vs. Aspen Skilled Healthcare, INC. | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement; Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
23CV425509 Grey v. Pacific Coast Logistix, et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion for preliminary approval of class action and PAGA settlement | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Latif v. Jack W. Mitchell Construction, Inc. Latif v. Jack W. Mitchell Construction, Inc. | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Demurrer | OVERRULED as to the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 7th causes of action; SUSTAINED as to the 1st, 3rd, and 6th causes of action. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 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 |
4 Melnykov vs. Hyundai Motor America | orange · Civil Donald F. Gaffney | Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
24CV05905 The People of The State of California v. National CPR Foundation, LLC, et al | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CIVSB2521130 Lizardo v. Barstow Post Acute, LLC., et al | sanbernardino · Civil Carlos M. Cabrera | Demurrer | Defendant’s Demurrer to the Second and Fifth is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND; Defendant’s Demurrer on uncertainty grounds is OVERRULED. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
2024-01438343 Haines vs. ARC Investments | orange · Civil Jonathan Fish | Demurrer to Amended Complaint / Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint | Sustained with leave to amend | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
CIVSB2400611 Ayon, et al, v. Soligent Distribution, LLC, et al | sanbernardino · Civil Joseph Ortiz | Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
25CV464854 Carolyn McKinney, et al. v. Apple Inc. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Omnibus demurrers | OVERRULED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
24CV003667 PRATT vs MOUNTAIN MANOR SKILLED NURSING & ASSISTED LIVING, et al. | sacramento · Civil | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint | OVERRULED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |