| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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orange · Civil Sheila Recio |
| Demurrer |
| SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part |
| Aug 21, 2026 |
| Aug 21, 2026 |
25VECV03329 Sandro Splendore v. Bruce Brockett | la · Civil Michael R. Amerian | Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories, Form Interrogatories, and Requests for Production; Motion to Deem Admitted Requests for Admission | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
30-2025-01454520 Spencer as Successor-in-Interest vs. The Bank of New York Mellon Trustee | orange · ComplexCivil David A. Hoffer | Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Complaint (2) | SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND; SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
26CV-0210292 KUNS, ET AL. VS. ESTES-KING, ET AL. | shasta · Civil | Motion for Preliminary Injunction | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
25CECG02004 Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County v. The Optimist Boys Club of Fresno, Inc., et al. | fresno · Probate Jonathan Skiles | Application for Default Judgment | DENIED without prejudice | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
VCU326099 Ramirez, Carlos Alberto vs. Ramirez, Ramon | tulare-civil · Civil Bret D. Hillman | (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to Strike | Demurrer overruled in part, sustained with leave to amend in part; Motion to Strike granted in part, denied in part | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
25CV140819 CYNTHIA-L: EPES TRUSTEE TTEE, et al. vs ESTATE OF GWEN DAVIES, et al. | alameda · Civil Chad A. Stegeman | Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
24CV-0246 Garrett Riegg v. James Dunn, et al. | slo · Civil | Motion to Quash; Ex Parte Application | DENIED | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
CV0002989 Timothy W. Baughman, et al. v. Richard H. Hess, et al. | marin · Civil Sheila S. Lichtblau | Motion for Summary Adjudication | Granted as to Issues 1, 2, 5, 6, 9; Denied as to Issues 3, 4, 7, 8. | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
19CV-0184 Elizabeth Guho-Johnson, et al. v. John George, et al. | slo · Civil van Rooyen | Motion for Summary Adjudication; Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Cross-Complaint | Both motions denied | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
23CV416906 Emilia Arroyo vs Juan Manuel Salas, Jr. | santaclara · Civil Eunice Lee | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
25CV-0208978 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BY AND THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION VS. BORGNA | shasta · Civil Unspecified | Demurrer to First Amended Cross-Complaint | SUSTAINED with leave to amend. | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
23CV1771 MADRONA VINEYARDS L.P ET AL VS. JERRY VISMAN, AN INDIVIDUAL ET AL | eldorado · Civil | MOTION TO DISMISS | GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
26CV000538 Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church v. Faith Lutheran Church of Napa | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Plaintiff’s Application for Judgment under California Code of Civil Procedure § 764.010 | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
24CV001130 Niebaum Coppola Estate Winery, LP et al v. George Giles Beeker et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Defendant and Cross-Complainant Kerri L. Beeker’s Motion for leave to file Second Amended Cross-Complaint | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
25CV001672 Lilley Leong et al v. Leo Leong et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | DEMURRER TO 11TH, 12TH, AND 13TH CAUSES OF ACTION IN THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; DEFENDANTS KENNETH LEONG AND MIMI LEONG’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; MOTION FOR 1) INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT OF PETITION AND 2) APPOINTMENT OF REFEREE | Demurrer SUSTAINED; Special Motion to Strike CONTINUED; Motion for Interlocutory Judgment DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
26CV01574 Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike | OVERRULED, GRANTED in part | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01574 Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike | OVERRULED, GRANTED in part | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01574 Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer of Defendants; 2. Motion to Strike of Defendants | OVERRULED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
34-2022-00316048-CU-OR-GDS E & A Monroy Holdings LLC vs. HSU Family Trust | sacramento · Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication of first and second causes of action in the second amended cross-complaint | Motion for Summary Adjudication of the breach of covenants, conditions, and restrictions cause of action is GRANTED. Motion for summary adjudication of the quiet title-driveway easement adverse possession cause of action is DENIED. | Aug 11, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CIVSB222391 FELICIA ALEXANDER, et al. v. MICHAEL GIAMBRA | sanbernardino · Civil David Driscoll | Motion for mandatory joinder of necessary parties; Motion for general reference under CCP 638; Request for attorney fees and costs | Motion for mandatory joinder of necessary parties GRANTED; Motion for general reference DENIED; Request for attorney fees and costs DENIED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
24CV000022 Nick-O and Sons et al v. Rolando Herrera et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS’ SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE AND RELATED TORTS | OVERRULED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2023-01358379 Ragland v. County of Orange | orange · Civil Thomas S. McConville | Defendant County of Orange’s demurrer to first amended complaint | SUSTAINED with 10 days leave to amend as to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th causes of action; SUSTAINED without leave to amend as to others. | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
5 Lopez vs. Cross Roads Apartments | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Motion to deem matters admitted; Request for sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
6 Pacific Sands LLC vs. Smith | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Motion for summary judgment | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
24CV07820 Pfendler v. City of Petaluma | sonoma · Civil John Tomberlin | Demurrer to Verified Second Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED without leave to amend | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25-01464240 Bayarsaikhan vs. Headlands Residential Series Owner Trust, Series E | orange · Civil Carmen R. Luege | Motion to Consolidate | DENIED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 26, 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 |
S-CV-0056317 Nonhprasith, Phonesavanh Lee v. US Bank | placer · Civil Trisha J. Hirashima | Special Motion to Strike; Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint | Anti-SLAPP granted; Demurrer sustained with leave to amend | Jul 15, 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 |
24PR001989 In the Matter of The Keith V. Anderson Family Trust | sacramento · Probate | Demurrer to Petitioner's First Amended Petition | SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to the second, third, seventh, and ninth causes of action. All other bases to demur to the petition in its entirety and the remaining causes of action are OVERRULED. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
25-1500766 Auto Finance Solutions, LLC v. Prestige Kia Riverside | orange · Civil Theodore Howard | Demurrer to FAC; Motion to Strike FAC | SUSTAINED / GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
23CV02345 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION v. TROUT GULCH, et al. | santacruz · Civil | DEFENDANT BETTY 41st, LLC’S MOTION TO FILE SECOND AMENDED VERIFIED CROSS-COMPLAINT; DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS | The motion to file a second amended cross-complaint is granted. The motion to compel is granted as discussed below. | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
25-CIV-04334 LEGACY FIRST HOMES, LLC VS. MANOJ BHATNAGAR, ET AL | sanmateo · Civil MICHAEL L. MAU | Plaintiff’s Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens | GRANTED-in-part | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
25CV481591 Atul D. Shinde v. PLM Loan Management Service, Inc. et al. | santaclara · Civil Honorable Daniel T. Nishigaya | Demurrer | Mixed | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
2023-01316546 Key vs. Delgado | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Motion for award of attorney fees and costs | DENIED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
2025-1507567 Lifestarts, LLC. vs. CA-RSJ Holdings, LLC. | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED | Jun 9, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
24-CIV-05754 CHRISTINE A. HALL, ET AL VS. SHUJUAN WU, ET AL | sanmateo · Civil Nicole S. Healy | Demurrer to Cross-complaint | SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CECG04045 Joy C&C LLC v. Yang | fresno · Probate Kristi Culver Kapetan | Plaintiff/Cross-Defendants’ Demurrer to Cross-Complaint and Motion to Strike Portions of Cross-Complaint | Sustain demurrer; grant leave to amend 1st-12th causes of action; deny leave for 13th-14th; deny motion to strike as moot. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
2025-01454652 Hakopian vs. Hakopian | orange · Civil Richard Oberholzer | Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint; Demurrer to Amended Complaint | Motion to Strike: DENIED as to 2nd, 3rd, 5th; GRANTED as to 10th-12th. Demurrer: MOOT as to 10th-12th; SUSTAINED as to 5th; OVERRULED as to others. | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
26STCV05895 Kang Kim vs Blue Hill Casualty Insurance Company | la · Civil Unknown | Motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
25STCV32945 FREDRICK DOUGLAS STEEN v. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, et al. | la · FamilyLaw Hon. Daniel M. Crowley | Demurrer | SUSTAINED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
24STCV24039 Curtis Jackson, et al. v. Jenero Jefferson, et al. | la · Civil Unknown | Motion to expunge lis pendens; Demurrer; Motion to strike | Expunge granted; Demurrer sustained in part and overruled in part; Motion to strike denied. | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
25STCV32945 FREDRICK DOUGLAS STEEN vs. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, et al. | la · Civil Hon. Daniel M. Crowley | Defendant Clear Recon Corp’s unopposed demurrer | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
24STCV24039 Curtis Jackson, et al. v. Jenero Jefferson, et al. | la · FamilyLaw | Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens; Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Mixed | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
25CV04698 Parma Properties, LLC v. Vernice A. Hardeman Haynes White | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Plaintiff for Evidentiary and/or Terminating Sanctions Against Defendant | Evidentiary sanctions imposed against Defendant; Defendant precluded from introducing evidence of a life estate. | Jun 29, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CU0001681 Randy Ryan Agno et al vs. James L Gould, IV. et al | nevada · Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike; Request for Judicial Notice | OVERRULED in part and SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND in part | Aug 20, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
25CECG04793 Oliver v. Kotenoff / Kotenkoff v. Oliver | fresno · Probate Jonathan Skiles | Plaintiff Daniel Oliver’s Motion for Consolidation; Defendant Nikolay Kotenoff’s Demurrer as to Oliver’s Complaint | DENIED (Consolidation), SUSTAINED (Demurrer) | May 18, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
25CV001597 Denise Anderson et al v. United Rental Realty, LLC | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PLAINTIFFS AND CROSS-DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY; PLAINTIFFS AND CROSS-DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY | CONTINUED (Discovery motion); GRANTED in part / DENIED in part (Further Discovery motion) | May 18, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
S-CV-0053416 SCHAFER, JACOB v. GREEN, RANDOLPH | placer · Civil Michael W. Jones | Defendants’ Motion for Leave to File and Serve Cross-Complaint | GRANTED | May 20, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |