| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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marin · Civil Sheila S. Lichtblau |
| DEMURRER |
| SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part |
| Jul 29, 2026 |
| Jul 29, 2026 |
21CVP-0002 Rick Asavis, et al. v. John Dougherty, et al. | slo · Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
20PR-0152 In re Sylvia June Asavis | slo · Civil Not specified | Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
PCU334768 LUCINDA TERRELL and Estate of JACK TERRELL vs. FERREIRA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. et al | tulare-civil · Civil Russell P. Burke | Plaintiff's Continued Motion for Trial Preference; Defendants' Motion to Stay Case | Preference GRANTED; Stay DENIED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
25CVP-0245 Merilee Drew v. Bruce Black, et al. | slo · Civil Not specified | Demurrer; Motion to Strike; Motion to Deem RFAs Admitted | Demurrer: Sustained without leave as to 1st/2nd causes of action; Sustained with leave as to 3rd/5th/6th. Motion to Strike: Granted with leave. Motion to Deem RFAs Admitted: Granted. Sanctions: $1,080.75 awarded. | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
CU25-01670 JESSE GRADY vs. FCA US, LLC; ET AL. | solano · Civil TIM P. KAM | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer overruled; Motion to strike denied | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
2023-01329848 Griffin vs Ken Grody Ford | orange · Civil Jonathan Fish | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
25CV08155 Robert Schwob et al vs County of Santa Barbara, California et al | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | CMC; Demurrer to Petition for Writ of Mandate | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
CIV061492 James M. Tacherra v. Ernest J. Tacherra | marin · Civil Mark A. Talamantes | MOTION – ATTORNEY’S FEES | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
RG21112710 Moore VS A.H.Voss Company | alameda · Civil Ruben Sundeen | Plaintiffs’ MIL No. 1; Plaintiffs’ MIL No. 2; Plaintiffs’ MIL No. 3; Defendant’s MIL No. 1; Defendant’s MIL No. 2; Defendant’s MIL No. 3; Defendant’s MIL No. 4; Defendant’s MIL No. 5 | Mixed ruling on multiple motions in limine as detailed in the document. | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
24-01429184 The San Juan Company LLC vs. Hjorth-Olsen | orange · Civil Carmen R. Luege | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | DENIED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
12 Kim vs. Jetema USA Inc. | orange · Civil Sheila Recio | Demurrer; Anti SLAPP Motion | Demurrer SUSTAINED; Anti-SLAPP MOOT | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
25CV002726 Glenn Rieder, LLC v. Rudolph and Sletten Inc. et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | DEFENDANT RUDOLPH & SLETTEN, INC.’S MOTION TO STAY | DENIED | Aug 10, 2026 | Jul 23, 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 |
2019-01050162 Salvation Investment, LLC v. MO Murrayfield, LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Motion to Dismiss | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
CIVRS2402030 CHARLOTTE CHO v. ETIWANDA SCHOOL DISTRICT, et al. | sanbernardino · Civil TONY RAPHAEL | Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED as to MSJ; GRANTED as to 4th Cause of Action; DENIED as to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Causes of Action | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
26-1547132 Talbot v. Talbot | orange · Civil Theodore Howard | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24CV450382 Jeremiah Johnson v. Apple, Inc., et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Demurrer | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2024CUMC031848 CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS vs GLENN R PACKARD, et al. | ventura · Civil | City of Thousand Oaks’s Supplemental Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
26CV01574 Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike | OVERRULED in part, GRANTED in part | Sep 3, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV05757 William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV05757 William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV05757 William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV05757 William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25CV000955 Maria Consuelo Huerta De Mora v. Cintas Corporation No. 3 et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | MOTION BY DEFENDANT MARIA CALDERON FOR DETERMINATION OF GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT; MOTION TO QUASH DEFENDANTS CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 AND SAM BROVELLI’S SUBPOENA FOR DEFENDANT MARIA CALDERON’S RECORD FROM STATE FARM MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV05757 William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01574 Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike | OVERRULED in part, GRANTED in part | Sep 3, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2024-1448174 Mourshaki vs. Farmers Insurance Company, INC | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2025-1508956 Trejo vs. Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike | SUSTAINED / GRANTED with leave to amend | Jul 22, 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 |
24CV05757 William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 18, 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 |
26CV01574 Marian Jean v. James Michael McCoy, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike | OVERRULED in part, GRANTED in part | Sep 3, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
S-CV-0046361 Fialho Family Trust v. The Willis K Polite Jr. Trust | placer · Civil Charles D. Wachob | Motion to Correct Judgment; Motion for Attorneys’ Fees (Plaintiffs); Motion for Attorneys’ Fees (Defendant); Motion to Strike Costs (Plaintiffs); Motion to Strike Costs (Defendant) | Motion to Correct Judgment: DENIED; Motion for Attorneys' Fees (Plaintiffs): GRANTED in part ($3,010,012.24); Motion for Attorneys' Fees (Defendant): DENIED; Motion to Strike Costs (Plaintiffs): GRANTED; Motion to Strike Costs (Defendant): GRANTED in part ($98,561.75 recovered by plaintiffs) | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
PCU321765 Martin, Jesse vs. Martin, Guadalupe | tulare-civil · Civil Russell P. Burke | Plaintiff's (1) Demurrer to Amended Answer and (2) Motion to Strike Amended Answer; (3) Cross-Defendant's Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Cross-Complaint | Mixed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
26CV005385 CRAIG vs SIMPLY APPLIANCES, INC. | sacramento · Civil | Special Motion to Strike under CCP Section 425.16 (Anti-SLAPP motion) | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
24-CIV-03420 KYNA LIM VS. CITY OF MENLO PARK | sanmateo · Civil David A. Silberman | DEFENDANT CITY OF MENLO PARK’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT | SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
30-2026-01539629 Iserhien vs. The Irvine Company LLC | orange · Civil Nathan Vu | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
2025-01520411 Smith vs. Canyon Glen Community Association | orange · Civil Bradley Erdosi | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint; Case Management Conference | SUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in part | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
23-01353136 Wild Rivers Waterpark Irvine SPE, LLC vs. Whitewater West Industries LTD | orange · Civil Carmen R. Luege | Motion for Attorney Fees | DENIED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
2023CUBC014736 BRADLEY VS SOLANO | ventura · Civil Coats | Motion for Attorney Fees/Costs | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
25-CIV-05475 ANGINEH KALABY, ET AL VS. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC., ET AL | sanmateo · Civil MICHAEL L. MAU | Defendants’ Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | SUSTAINED-IN-PART / OVERRULED-IN-PART | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
25CV1844 LUCKY DONG 168, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS. 888 ZHU LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ET AL | eldorado · Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer: 1st Sustained w/o leave; 2nd Overruled; 3rd & 4th Sustained w/ leave. Strike: Granted in part/Denied in part. | Sep 8, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
VCU324716 Graham, Michael vs. CA Farms, LLC | tulare-civil · Civil David C. Mathias | TCWA Motion for Leave to Intervene | DENIED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
25STCV19753 David E. Brown and Rene S. Brown v. Ford Motor Company, et al. | la · Civil Thomas D. Long | Demurrer | SUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in part | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
VCU317240 Square 1 Development, LLC vs. Kinwork, LLC | tulare-civil · Civil David C. Mathias | Demurrer to Third Amended Cross-Complaint | OVERRULED | Jul 16, 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 |
26CV000810 Rore Manufacturing, Inc. v. Karen Coffy | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | DEFENDANT’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE SLAPP SUIT AND FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
24CV05458 Crisafulli v. Sonoma Media Investments, LLC | sonoma · Civil John Tomberlin | Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
24CV-0750 Lorenzo Sibley v. PAQ, Inc. | slo · Civil Not Specified | Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Individual PAGA Claim to Binding Arbitration and to Stay PAGA Representative Action Claim | DENIED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |