| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26PR0056 ESTATE OF BETTY P. MEYER | eldorado · Civil | PETITION TO DETERMINE SUCCESSION TO REAL PROPERTY | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
orange · Civil Nico A. Dourbetas |
| Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint; Demurrer to Complaint |
| Demurrer SUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in part; Motion to Strike DENIED as MOOT |
| May 29, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 |
2025-01501827 De La Torre vs. Tippett Moorhead & Haden | orange · Civil Nico A. Dourbetas | Motion to Strike Complaint; Demurrer to Amended Complaint | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED | May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
24-01373551 Lomakin vs. Cadaval | orange · Civil Andre Manssourian | Motion for Attorney Fees | DENIED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
25CV476451 Darnell Johnson v. Narinder Bains, et al. | santaclara · Civil Vincent I. Parrett | Demurrer to the Complaint | Overruled in Part and Sustained in Part with Leave to Amend | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
23PR194757 In re the Estate of Anne Sorden | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
23CV428384 James Sorden v. Carol Sordenstone | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
24WM000101 GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT vs THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | sacramento · Civil | Petition for Writ of Mandate | DENIED | Jun 5, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
CIVSB2519649 GERMAN IBARRA v. BALBOA, LLC | sanbernardino · Civil Nicole Quintana Winter | Demurrer and Motion to Strike | Overrules the demurrer, except sustains as to the fifth cause of action with leave to amend. Denies the motion to strike as to the request for treble damages but grants as to the fee request and claim for emotional distress damages with leave to amend. | Jun 10, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
22PR192746 In re the Anne M. Sorden Living Trust | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for Reconsideration of Consolidation; Motion for Relief of Waiver; Motion for Monetary Sanctions; Motion for Issue/Evidentiary Sanctions; Motion for Protective Order | Reconsideration/Relief continued; Protective order denied (mostly); Monetary sanctions against Respondent GRANTED in part ($14,218.21); Monetary sanctions against M&H DENIED; Issue/Evidentiary sanctions DENIED. | Jun 10, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
18CV05728 Mark Signa et al vs The Regents of the University of CA et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motions to Seal; Motion for Consolidation; Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part; CONSOLIDATED | Jun 10, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
22PR193370 In re the Sorden Family 2018 Revocable Trust | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
25CV144333 SEAN LYONS TRUST BY TRUSTEE SEAN LYONS JOHNSON vs SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. | alameda · Civil Jamilah A. Jefferson | Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint | Sustained with Leave to Amend in part, Overruled in part | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
23PR194562 The David B. Costa Living Trust, dated August 17, 2018 | santaclara · Probate Amber Rosen | Demurrer to Amended Petition; Motion to Strike Amended Petition | SUSTAINED IN PART AND OVERRULED IN PART | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
VCU332573 Crain, Michele R vs. FCA US, LLC | tulare-civil · Civil David C. Mathias | Defendants' (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to Strike | Mixed | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
30-2024-01416147 George vs. Laguna Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center | orange · Civil H. Shaina Colover | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25-1518292 Laguna Beach Unified School District v. National Church Residences of Laguna Beach | orange · Civil Theodore Howard | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Demurrer | Church motion GRANTED in part/DENIED in part; NCR motion GRANTED in part/DENIED in part; Lenders demurrer SUSTAINED in part/OVERRULED in part | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25CV144333 SEAN LYONS TRUST BY TRUSTEE SEAN LYONS JOHNSON vs SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. | alameda · Civil Jamilah A. Jefferson | Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint | Sustained with Leave to Amend | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25CV-0754 Kelly Hosey v. Jay Bond, et al. | slo · Civil | Demurrer | OVERRULED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
26PR00043 Matter of John Dickson and Janet Phillips Dickson Revocable Living Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petitions to Determine Claim to Property (2) | Appearances required | May 21, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25-1475752 American Express National Bank v. Pinon | orange · Civil Theodore Howard | Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25CV000714 LINDSAY vs BATTLE | sacramento · Civil | Default Prove Up Hearing | The Court is required to hold an evidentiary hearing. Plaintiff is to appear and provide testimony/evidence. | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
2025-01526961 In Re: 17150 Fremont Lane, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Hearing to address claims to surplus funds | CONTINUED | Jun 2, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25PR199269 The Estate of David Costa | santaclara · Probate Amber Rosen | Demurrer to Objection; Motion to Strike Objection | SUSTAINED IN PART AND OVERRULED IN PART | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
24-01403120 Homman Holding, Inc. vs. Epps | orange · Civil Sandy N. Leal | Motion to Disqualify Attorney of Record | DENIED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
2025-01489807 In Re: 4968 Avila Way, Buena Park, CA 90621 | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Motion of claim for disbursement of surplus funds | CONTINUED | Jun 2, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
23CV003092 Evan Auld-Susott, et al. v. Daniel Susott | monterey · Civil | Defendant and Cross-Complainant’s Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jun 10, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25PR00628 Matter of Alfred G Olivera 2003 Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Determine Claim to Property for Order to Transfer Real Property to Settlor's Probate Estate | Appearances required | May 21, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
2025-01489807 In Re: 4968 Avila Way, Buena Park, CA 90621 | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Motion of claim for disbursement of surplus funds | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
26PR00148 Matter of Gertrude Joan Fernandez Living Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Determine Claim to Property for Order Confirming Trust Assets | — | May 21, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
2025-01526961 In Re: 17150 Fremont Lane, Yorba Linda, CA 92886 | orange · Civil David J. Hesseltine | Motion to determine claims to surplus funds | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25PR00628 In the Matter of Alfred G Olivera 2003 Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Determine Claim to Property for Order to Transfer Real Property to Settlor's Probate Estate | Appearances are required to update the court. | May 22, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25-01504437 Brad Dean Sanders as Trustee of the Powell Family Trust vs. Alexander B. Sanders as Personal Representative of Estate of James Baron Sanders | orange · Civil Sandy N. Leal | Demurrer to Complaint | OVERRULED in part and SUSTAINED in part with 20 days leave to amend | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
26PR00043 In the Matter of John Dickson and Janet Phillips Dickson Revocable Living Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petitions to Determine Claim to Property (2) | Appearances are required. This is a contested matter. | May 22, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
26PR00148 In the Matter of Gertrude Joan Fernandez Living Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Determine Claim to Property for Order Confirming Trust Assets | Absent objection, this Petition will be approved. No appearance is required on 05/28/2026. | May 22, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
30-2025-01471869 Garcia – Trust | orange · Probate Sharon M. Anderson | DEMURRER | OVERRULED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
01499532 Rodman - Trust | orange · Probate Not stated | MOTIONS TO COMPEL MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (ROA 13) | DENIED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
30-2026-01548357 Fung – Trust | orange · Probate Sharon M. Anderson | MOTION TO EXPUNGE LIS PENDENS | CONTINUED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
30-2024-01405460 Thompson – Probate | orange · Probate Sharon M. Anderson | MOTION FOR COURT ORDER TO ACCESS DECEDENT’S DIGITAL ASSETS AND DEVICE | — | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
26CV005473 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA DISTRICT COUNCIL, INC. vs HARVEST CHURCH ELK GROVE, et al. | sacramento · Civil | Application for preliminary injunction | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25CV021736 ZIEGLER, et al. vs DEAN, et al. | sacramento · Civil Richard C. Miadich | Motion - Other for Prejudgment Claim and Delivery | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
CVPS2600522 TAYLOR VS PEREZ | riverside · Probate | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND | May 26, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
30-2025-01501681 Nguyen – Elder Abuse | orange · Probate Sharon M. Anderson | MOTION FOR JUDGMENT | — | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
30-2022-01266610 De Leon – Trust | orange · Probate Sharon M. Anderson | MOTION TO DISMISS | — | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
CIVSB2411582 Alberto Gonzalez Gonzalez v. Jeffrey Walker, et al. | sanbernardino · Civil Kory Mathewson | Summary Judgment | CONTINUED on condition of filing affidavit by June 5, 2026; if not filed, GRANTED. | Jun 10, 2026 | May 27, 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 |
CGC24611746 M. DATTANI CREDIT TRUST VS. JOSEPH THEISEN ET AL | sf · Civil Dennis W. Hayashi | Notice Of Motion And Motion To Intervene | DENIED | May 26, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
Baljeu vs. Wheeler Baljeu v. Wheeler, et al. | orange · Civil Hon. Donald F. Gaffney | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. Leave to amend granted. | Jun 8, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
CV0008925 JEAN W. BUSH, ET AL v. MARIAN CHRISTINE BRODIGAN, ET AL | marin · Civil Sheila S. Lichtblau | Demurrer; Motion – Anti-SLAPP 425.16 | GRANTED. Demurrer SUSTAINED without leave to amend. | May 26, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
26CV005473 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA DISTRICT COUNCIL, INC. vs HARVEST CHURCH ELK GROVE, et al. | sacramento · Civil | Application for a temporary restraining order and order to show cause re issuance of preliminary injunction | DENIED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |