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Apr 2026 – Jul 1, 2026 · 741 rulings. This court actively publishes tentative rulings; the most recent one was posted yesterday.
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25CV03075 June Howard, by and through her attorney in fact, Genevieve Bauguess v. AOCL, LLC et al. | Civil | Heithecker | Defendants Sequoia Healthcare Group, LLC, Aspen Skilled Healthcare, Inc., and Aspen Healthcare Services LLC’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
26CV01665 Perondi, Christopher v. Bingaman, Renee | Civil | Benson | Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Complaint; Defendant’s Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff’s Counsel Pursuant to CCP 128.7 | Demurrer overruled; Motion for Sanctions denied without prejudice. | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
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23CV00692 HINOJOSA, ISAIAH V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of Third Amended Complaint | Demurrer overruled as to Negligence, sustained as to Strict Liability; Motion to Strike granted | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
23CV02667 PARRISH SCARBROUGH, MELISSA V. LALLY, KULWINDER ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant Harry Hawinder; Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant Kuldeep Lally; Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant Kulwinder Lally | GRANTED; Terminating sanctions ordered | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
23CV03195 GARCIA, ALBERTO V. FIRESTORM WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION, INC | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint to Substitute Class Representative; Order to Show Cause Why Case Should Not be Dismissed | GRANTED; OSC vacated | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
26CV00748 SANCHEZ, HUMBERTO ET AL V. VUE, A THIT | Civil | Mosbarger | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs’ Complaint | Demurrer sustained; Motion to Strike granted in part, denied in part | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
26CV01457 In re: Blaker, Emily | Civil | Benson | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
22CV01203 MILLER, MARK V. TOGNERI, ROSALINA | Civil | Mosbarger | Review Hearing [Report on Status of Sale] | The Court will hear from counsel | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
153846 Cach LLC v. Ford, Christina M | Civil | Benson | Motion to Vacate Judgment | GRANTED | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV02467 DOE, JANE V. CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses and Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV02857 PLATTS, TOBIAS II ET AL V. JOHNSON, MARK ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admissions, Set One, and Form Interrogatories, Set One, Request for Monetary, Evidentiary, and Terminating Sanctions | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
25CV00744 FISHER, JEFF V. FISHER, JENNIFER | Civil | Mosbarger | Amended Motion for Stay of Enforcement Pending Appeal | CONTINUED | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
26CV00982 Cole, Juan v. Neher, Timothy | Civil | Benson | Motion to Quash Service of Summons | CONTINUED | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
22PR00451 Estate of White, Annette | Probate | — | Petition for the Approval of the First and Final Account and Report of Administrator and Settlement Thereof | DENIED (off calendar) | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
24PR00169 Estate of Lucas, Ruth Ann | Probate | — | Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge/Order | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
25PR00296 Estate of Collins, Galen Roy | Probate | — | Petition of Creditor | Off calendar (dismissed) | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00153 In the Matter of Drummond, Rylie | Probate | — | Status conference | Matter concluded | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
22PR00661 Estate of Mason, Mary Lou | Probate | — | Final Report of Personal Representative and Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
23PR00621 Conservatorship of Chubb, Peggy M | Probate | — | Status conference | The Court will hear from counsel. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
20PR00334 Estate of Battin, Donald Paul | Probate | — | Status conference | The Court will hear from Counsel as to reason for the delay in the administration of the estate. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
21PR00116 Conservatorship of Irvin, Phyllis Jean | Probate | — | Status conference | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
22PR00525 Estate of Stevens, Clint M | Probate | — | Order to Show Cause | The Court will hear from Mary Ann Nash in regard to the Receipt of Distribution. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
22PR00583 Estate of Lindahl, Harry Edward Jr | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
25PR00005 Estate of Diethrich, James Vincent, Sr | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
23PR00019 Conservatorship of Dempsey, Patrick J | Probate | — | Annual review | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
23PR00067 Estate of Myers, Roma Lucille | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
25PR00473 Barbara Donnelly Special Needs Trust | Probate | — | Status conference | The Court will hear from counsel. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00205 Thompson Family Trust of 2012 | Probate | — | Status conference | The Court will hear from counsel. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00253 Welch Family Trust Dated November 5, 2024 | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
24PR00195 Estate of Blackman, Steven Karn | Probate | — | Petition for Final Discharge | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
24PR00205 Estate of Davis, Helga J | Probate | — | Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge/Order | The Court will hear from counsel as to the status of filing. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
25PR00060 Estate of Morrow, Luke Isaiah | Probate | — | First and Final Report and Account | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
24PR00244 Conservatorship of Dean, Carole | Probate | — | Annual review | Conservatorship to continue | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
24PR00392 Estate of Salgado, Steven Tito | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
24PR00429 Estate of Speed, Jr, John Edwards | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
25PR00235 Estate of Crutchfield, Thomas Jackson | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
25PR00328 Estate of Bradshaw, Charlene Elisabeth | Probate | — | First and Final Report | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
25PR00540 Conservatorship of Gray, Donna Ruth | Probate | — | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00158 In the Matter of Drummond, Skylar | Probate | — | Status conference | Matter concluded | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00108 Conservatorship of Gradnigo-Holland, Cole Andrew | Probate | — | Status conference | The Court will hear from counsel. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00127 Estate of Martin, Joanne | Probate | — | Petition Under Probate Code §13100 to Compel Transfer of Assets; Request for Attorney's Fees | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00131 Estate of Saise, Alfonso, Jr | Probate | — | Petition | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00144 Estate of Knibb, James Harry | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00195 Estate of Eisenberg, Susan Ellen | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00202 Jan T McGregor and Sheila McGregor Family Trust | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26PR00245 Estate of Doughty, Richard Byron | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
PR-22201 Conservatorship of Payne, Susan Lynn | Probate | — | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
PR-39920 Conservatorship of Mattice, Robert R | Probate | — | Annual review; Status conference | Conservatorship to continue; review confirmed | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
24CV00765 HATZIS, MORGAN RAE V. PRIETO, MARIA NERISSA ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Amended Motion for Monetary Sanctions | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV00636 INGRAHAM, STEPHANIE ET AL V. RICKERTSEN, TYLER | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV03075 June Howard, by and through her attorney in fact, Genevieve Bauguess v. AOCL, LLC et al. | Civil | Heithecker | Plaintiff’s Motion to Quash Subpoena for Personal Medical Information of Plaintiff; Defendant AOCL, LLC’s Amended Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One; Defendant AOCL, LLC’s Amended Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One; Defendant AOCL LLC’s Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Further Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One | Plaintiff's motion to quash is granted in part and denied in part. Defendant's discovery motions are granted in part and denied in part. Request for sanctions is denied. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
22CV01196 Renteria Graciano, Agustina v. Hignell, Incorporated | Civil | Benson | Status Conference | Amended judgment directed to be prepared | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV04127 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Dashler, Cassandra O | Civil | Benson | Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Case Management Conference | GRANTED; CMC vacated | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV05125 Duckett, Heather v. Foremost Insurance Company et al. | Civil | Benson | Demurrer to Plaintiff Heather Duckett’s Complaint | Moot | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
21CV03075 Hall, Chantelle v. City of Chico, et al. | Civil | Benson | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Interrogatory Responses from the City of Chico; Defendant Villa Rita Partners, LP’s Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement | Plaintiff's motion is continued; Defendant's motion is GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV00962 Kelly Boslow, Successor in Interest to Jo M Pulos et al v. Golden Roseleaf LLC et al. | Civil | Benson | Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV04208 Curtis-Brown, Stephanie v. Marple, Larry et al | Civil | Benson | Plaintiff’s Motion for Deemed Admissions and Request for Sanctions | Motion moot; Sanctions denied | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
23CV00528 Rosinski, Melinda et al v. Piercey, Matthew, et al. | Civil | Benson | Plaintiffs’ Motion to Compel Requests for Production to Rodney Piercey Set No. 1 and Request for Sanctions | Referred to discovery referee | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV00516 Howard, Sierra v. Van Blaricom, Gloria Jean et al. | Civil | Benson | Defendants Paradise Unified School District and Gloria Jean Van Blaricom’s Motion to Strike | Moot | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01122 Hhays, Incorporated v. Pello, Nick | Civil | Benson | Petition for Release of Property from Lien | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01297 Hongyan Revocable Intervivos Trust v. Pello, Nick | Civil | Benson | Petition for Release of Property from Lien | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01185 Steele- Pfleger, Amanda v. Brower’s 25Hr Towing et al | Civil | Benson | Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction; Order Shortening Time; Writ of Possession | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV02088 In re the Petition of R B | Civil | Benson | Petition for Approval for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV02891 JANE DOE CFL V. CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to Produce Records Subpoenaed by Plaintiff | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV02467 DOE, JANE V. CHICO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | Civil | Mosbarger | Motion for Summary Judgment/Summary Adjudication by Defendant Chico Unified School District | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV01006 PARRIS, LORI V. ISAKSON, BENJAMIN, MD ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendant Brian Courtney, M.D.’s Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV01277 13290 CONTRACTORS LANE, LLC V. WISHBONE RANCH, LLC ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendant Brian Howe’s Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint; Defendant Brian Howe’s Motion to Strike Third Amended Complaint | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26PR00152 Nolta Family Trust - 2008 | Probate | Benson | The Court will hear from counsel. | The Court will hear from counsel. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
16MH00077 *Confidential* | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
18MH00027 *Confidential* | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
19PR00467 Estate of Giannini, Ted | Probate | Mosbarger | Petition for Order for: 1) Settlement of First and Final Account of Administrator; 2) Payment of Compensation for Ordinary Services of Administrator and Administrator’s Attorney; 3) Reimbursement of Costs Advanced by Administrator; and 4) Final Distribution of Decedent’s Estate | OFF CALENDAR | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
20PR00088 Conservatorship of Chiriani, Trish | Probate | Mosbarger | Third and Final Account | TERMINATED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
23PR00025 Conservatorship of: Carr, William Paul | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
22PR00522 Estate of Godbout, Karen Lee | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
22PR00579 James and Amy Wells Revocable Trust of 2008 | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
25PR00065 Estate of Skillin, Richard E | Probate | Mosbarger | Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
25PR00166 Conservatorship of: Ovist, Daniel Allen | Probate | Mosbarger | — | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
25PR00204 Estate of Ewing, Sharon Lea | Probate | Mosbarger | First and Final Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
25PR00342 Estate of Lopez, James M | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
23PR00063 Estate of Theobald, Diana Kay | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
23PR00235 Conservatorship of Stevens, Clifford | Probate | Mosbarger | Second Account and Report | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24PR00032 Estate of Boots, Gary Raymond | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
23PR00304 Estate of Oliver, Joyce | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24PR00255 Estate of Logan, Robert Allen | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24PR00306 Estate of Smith, James Eugene | Probate | Mosbarger | Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24PR00336 Estate of LoRusso, Virginia Jane | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24PR00342 Estate of Abramson, Debra Dwyer | Probate | Mosbarger | Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR00147 Estate of Soerensen, Thomas Klaus | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
24PR00494 Estate of Presson, Dan Earl | Probate | Mosbarger | First and Final Report and Accounting | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26MH00222 *Confidential* | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR00022 Wallace L and Mary Edson Family Revocable Trust dated May 11, 1988 | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR00110 Estate of Plymesser, Thomas H | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
25MH00189 *Confidential* | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
25PR00161 Conservatorship of: Thao, Kayli Ka Zoua | Probate | Mosbarger | — | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR00165 Conservatorship of: Ohlund, Devin | Probate | Mosbarger | — | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR00200 Estate of Castor, John Wilson | Probate | Mosbarger | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26MH00034 *Confidential* | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR00118 Estate of Sleezer, Elsa Rubi | Probate | Mosbarger | — | HEARING HELD | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR00163 Conservatorship of: Diaz, Desarae L | Probate | Mosbarger | — | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
26PR00196 Beverly M Churich Trust Dated August 25, 2010, Restatement Dated October 12, 2022 | Probate | Mosbarger | Petition | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |