| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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PR0001775 IN THE MATTER OF JOE WAHNSIEDLER |
marin · Probate James T. Chou |
| Amended Petition for Probate of Lost Will and for Letters Testamentary |
| Parties are ordered to appear. |
| Aug 13, 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 |
25CV05829 Bingham v Hutchinson | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike | SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
23PR195217 In the Matter of THE DITMORE REVOCABLE TRUST | santaclara · Civil Daniel T. Nishigaya | Demurrer; Anti-SLAPP; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | Demurrers are moot. Anti-SLAPP motion is continued. Motion for judgment on the pleadings is granted without leave to amend. | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
01409718 Nenning - Trust | orange · Probate | MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT | DENIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25CV05829 Bingham v Hutchinson | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike | SUSTAINED in part | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25PR0273 IN THE MATTER OF DONENE VUKOVICH | eldorado · Civil | Petition to Determine Entitlement to Assets; Petition for Breach of Trust | DENIED (in part) | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
25CV07227 Robert Wolff vs Meridian Group Real Estate Management Inc et al | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Motion: Protective Order | The motion of plaintiff for a protective order limiting discovery or, alternatively, motion to quash or modify defendant Belinda Sellars' subpoenas and limit scope is denied. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
25CV04411 Reem Yassin vs Santa Barbara County et al | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | CMC; Demurrer; Motion: Strike | Defendants' demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. Santa Barbara County's motion to strike is granted in part and denied in part. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
25CV04411 Reem Yassin vs Santa Barbara County et al | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Defendants' Demurrer; Motion to Strike | SUSTAINED / GRANTED IN PART | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
25CV07227 Robert Wolff vs Meridian Group Real Estate Management Inc et al | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order Limiting Discovery; Motion to Quash or Modify Defendant Belinda Sellars' Subpoenas | DENIED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
25PR0108 ESTATE OF GERTRUDE PEARL JENNER | eldorado · Civil | Final Distribution Hearing | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR0000368 In the Matter of the Estate of William Trumbo | nevada · Probate | Petition for final distribution | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
26PR0197 Matter of Mary R. Shirley Revocable Living Trust | eldorado · Probate | Petition to Confirm Successor Trustees and Trust Assets | Continued | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
23CV417705 The Heights Residence, LLC v. Victoria Soboleva, et al. | santaclara · Civil Vincent I. Parrett | Demurrer to Cross-Complainant's First Amended Cross-Complaint | GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
P17-16095 In the Matter of The Matthew Scott Special Needs Trust, et al. | nevada · Probate | Eighth account and report of trustee; Ninth account and report of trustee | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
PR0000728 In the Matter of John Bruce Bianchi | nevada · Probate | Petition | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
CU0002516 Karen Mingle, et al. vs. James Tessmann | nevada · Probate | Status check on proof of deposit | Appearances are required | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
P11-15182 In the Matter of Jacquelyn Munoz | nevada · Probate | Petition for transfer of conservatorship | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
P18-16274 In the Matter of Codi R. Heafey | nevada · Probate | Order to show cause | Dismissed | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
P19-16456 In the Matter of Hazel F. Shewell | nevada · Probate | Investigation review | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
23CV422700 Amarjeet Rai v. City of San Jose | santaclara · Civil Nahal Iravani-Sani | Motion for summary judgment/adjudication | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
PR0000237 In the Matter of Klaus Mathes | nevada · Probate | Petition to participate in heirship determination | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2024-01447174 Lee v. Vista Point Mortgage, LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2026-01550302 Michael Basso, Trustee of the Basso Family Trust vs. Huajin Zhou | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Petition to compel arbitration | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2026-01570438 Mary E. Schuchart, Trustee of The Schuchart Family Revocable Trust vs. JMI Trading Inc. | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | N/A | TRANSFERRED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025-01494174 Garcia v. Socal Food Group LP | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
30-2021-01197719 DSP/DNS – Trust | orange · Probate Sharon M Anderson | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV00302 Craker v. Santander Consumer USA Inc. | sonoma · Civil Dana B. Simonds | Motion to lift stay | DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
01426855 Abley – Trust | orange · Probate Not Specified | Motion for Protective Order | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV07722 Dunkelis v. B&D Insulation | sonoma · Civil Oscar A. Pardo | Motion to Compel Responses - Defendant Cox; Motion to Compel Responses - Defendant D&B; Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV06966 Herrera v. Espinosa | sonoma · Civil Oscar A. Pardo | Demurrer to cross-complaint | DENIED as MOOT | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
PP20180023 ESTATE OF EDGAR SHELTON | eldorado · Civil | Thirteenth Account and Report of Trustee and Petition for its Settlement and Approval Thereof, and for Allowance of Trustee Compensation and Attorney’s Fees | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
26PR0185 IN THE MATTER OF OATMAN FAMILY TRUST DATED JULY 23, 1996 | eldorado · Civil | Determining Questions of Construction of Trust Instrument; Determining Validity of Trust Amendments; Ascertaining Beneficiaries; Passing Upon the Acts of the Trustee | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
25PR0342 IN THE MATTER OF HWA CHA CROUCH | eldorado · Civil | Final Distribution Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
24CV085029 WOLARIDGE vs ANTONIO HOWARD MATIER, TRUSTEE, THE RUTHIE LEE WOLARIDGE AND HAROLD EUGENE WOLARIDGE REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBE..., et al. | alameda · Civil Jamilah A. Jefferson | Case Management Conference | PARTIES SANCTIONED FOR FAILING TO COMPLETE MEDIATION; each party sanctioned $500 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
26PR0131 Matter of Brulhart Family Trust | eldorado · Probate | Petition Re: Trust Administration; Trustee request for attorney fees | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Court assumes jurisdiction and confirms trustee. Request to compel accounting, settle account, and remaining requests are denied. Trustee's request for attorney fees denied. | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV00307 Rosa Munoz Hurtado et al vs Attilio Macrito, DO et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Minor's Compromise | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV00307 Rosa Munoz Hurtado et al vs Attilio Macrito, DO et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Minor's Compromise | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2022-01265002 Mitchell vs. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company | orange · Civil Nico A. Dourbetas | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion for Bifurcation; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | SUSTAINED in part and DENIED in part | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV00307 Rosa Munoz Hurtado et al vs Attilio Macrito, DO et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Minor's Compromise | CONTINUED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
PRO1804550 LOUSIE M. DAY, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Second Amended Petition for Order for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
24PR00310 Matter of Burtness Family Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | 1. First Acct and Report of Trustee and Pet for Settlement and Apprvl Thereof; 2. Pet re Internal Affairs of Trust for Instructions to Confirm Successor Trustees; to Compel a Trust Acct'g; Rmv Purported Trustee; Surcharge Purported Trustee; Injunctive Rlf | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
24PR00310 Matter of Burtness Family Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | First Acct and Report of Trustee; Pet for Settlement; Pet re Internal Affairs of Trust | Appearances are required. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
26PR000156 In The Matter of Elianna Alvarez | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR ORDER AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE OF MINOR’S CLAIM (Pr.C. 3500 et seq.) | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PRO2102649 ESHMAIL M. SARKIS, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition – Status Report of Administration | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV002569 Insurance Commissioner of the State of California v. First American Title Company of Napa, et al. | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | APPLICATION FOR ORDER AUTHORIZING SALE | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PRO21200267 IN THE MATTER OF THE ANDERSON FAMILY TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First Account and Report of Trustee; Petition to Settle Account; and for Confirmation of Trustee Fees and Attorney Fees | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
01425412 McElroy – Trust | orange · Probate | MOTION TO DETERMINE INTEREST IN PERSONAL PROPERTY | DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25CV03560 Friends of the Carpinteria Salt Marsh v. Cal. Coastal Commission | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Hearing on Petition for Writ of Mandate | DENIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |