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CV0004596
PATRICIA JEFFRIES, ET AL vs. OLIVER HOSPITALITY, LLC, ET AL
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF’S 2ND AMENDED COMPLAINTGRANTED without leave to amendMay 15, 2026
FL 1205763
Jamie Dominguez v. Raul Alfredo Dominguez Torres
FamilyLawHon. Beth S. JordanOrder to Show Cause re ContemptThis matter is set for arraignment on Petitioner/Mother’s 4/6/2026 Order to Show Cause re Contempt.May 15, 2026
FL0001156
Richard F. Munzinger v. Keabnesh Munzinger
FamilyLawHon. Beth S. JordanMotion to Compel Discovery; Motion for SanctionsWife’s motion to compel is denied.May 15, 2026
FL0002008
Mona Mahmoodi v. Ehsan Karimian
FamilyLawHon. Beth S. JordanRequest for Order — Property Control; Motion for SanctionsHusband’s request for an interim, pre-judgment release of $995,000 from community funds held in the parties’ joint Bank of America account is denied in its entirety.May 15, 2026
FL0002506
Matthew Conway v. Brooke Conway
FamilyLawHon. Beth S. JordanRequest for Order — Child Custody/Visitation; Request for Order — Payment on Tax ObligationThe parents shall share joint legal custody of all three children.May 15, 2026
FL0000859
Ian Davis-Tremayne v. Natalie Davis-Tremayne
FamilyLawHon. Beth S. JordanRequest for Order — Custody/Child Support/Spousal Support/Visitation; Attorney Fees; Receipt of FCS ReportBased on these assumptions, the Court orders as follows: 1. Effective May 1, 2026, Father shall pay to Mother as and for guideline child support the sum of $2,276/month.May 15, 2026
CV0005785
JOSE AVIGAIL GRAMAJO ORDONEZ vs. GENERAL MOTORS LLC
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – COMPELCONTINUEDMay 15, 2026
CV0007859
CHAD LEAF vs. MATTHEW CAPLAN, ET AL
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – QUASH – DISCVOERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMOFF CALENDARMay 15, 2026
CV0008616
CHAPMAN LAW GROUP, A.P.C. vs. LEE GREENBERG
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION –SET ASIDE/VACATEGRANTEDMay 15, 2026
CV0006956
HILLARY FREDRICKSON, ET AL vs. 155 MELVILE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ET AL
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONGRANTEDMay 15, 2026
CV0006835
FERNANDO JACKSON vs. JEFF MACOMBER, ET AL
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – OTHER: AUTHORIZING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTGRANTEDMay 15, 2026
CV0006424
JAMES MCGEOUGH vs. JOHN MCGEOUGH, ET AL
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESDEMURRERSUSTAINEDMay 15, 2026
PRO2301317
IN THE MATTER OF KIN MING LAM, ESTATE OF
ProbateJames T. ChouFirst and Final Report of Executor on Waiver of Account and Petition for Its Approval; Petition for Reimbursement of Estate Tax, Penalties, and Interest; Petition for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorneys and Attorneys’ Costs; Petition to Retain Reserve for Closing Costs; Petition to Reduce Bond; and Petition for Final DistributionAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0000724
IN THE MATTER OF ALI NAZARI
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for First and Final Report and Account of Administrator; for Settlement Thereof; for Final Distribution; for Allowance of Ordinary Compensation to Administrator and Attorney for Administrator; and for Distribution of Minor’s Share to Trust or, in the Alternative, to a Blocked AccountAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted with the minor’s share to be distributed to a blocked account.May 14, 2026
PR0000040
IN THE MATTER OF MARY LOUISE PORTER 2006 TRUST
ProbateJames T. ChouVerified Petition to Compel Account; for Removal and Surcharge of TrusteeThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0000190
IN THE MATTER OF CATHERINE EBERHARD JACOBSON
ProbateJames T. ChouStatus ConferencePetitioner is ordered to serve his declaration on all interested parties and provide them with notice of the 11/12/26 appearance.May 14, 2026
PR0000789
IN THE MATTER OF ISIDORE E. NATSIOS
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Termination of Proceedings and for Discharge of Personal RepresentativeIt appearing to the Court that there is property belonging to the Estate and that such property was improperly distributed without prior Court authorization, the Petition is denied.May 14, 2026
PR0001010
IN THE MATTER OF ELEANOR C. CRISWELL
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Probate of Lost Will and for Letters TestamentaryAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001068
IN THE MATTER OF JUDITH ANNE BRISCOE
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Final Distribution on Waiver of All Accounts and Report of Executor and for Allowance of Statutory Fees to Executor and for Allowance of Statutory Fees and Reimbursement of Costs Advanced to AttorneyAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001175
IN THE MATTER OF SHERMAN RONALD KELL
ProbateJames T. ChouReport of Co-Administrators on Status of Estate Administration Request for Extension of TimeThis matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.May 14, 2026
PR0001216
IN THE MATTER OF RUTH ELIZABETH WEST
ProbateJames T. ChouFirst and Final Account, and Report of Executor and Petition for Statutory Compensation and for Final DistributionAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001306
IN THE MATTER OF ARMEKA THEOPHILUS JACKSON, JR.
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Final Distribution, on Waiver of Account, First and Final ReportAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001761
IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES ANDREW KEPPEL
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Letters of AdministrationAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001328
IN THE MATTER OF JEANNE C. MAHON
ProbateJames T. ChouStatus ConferencePersonal representative and counsel are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001423
IN THE MATTER OF ELLIE BELL WALKER
ProbateJames T. ChouStatus Conference; Order to Show Cause - SanctionsThe parties are ordered to appear to address the failure to comply with the Courts 3/26/26 order and to address the failure to appear on 4/23/26.May 14, 2026
PR0001437
IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD ROY LOWRY
ProbateJames T. ChouStatus ConferencePersonal representative and counsel are ordered to appear; the Court notes that a Partial Inventory and Appraisal has been filed.May 14, 2026
PR0001486
IN THE MATTER OF MOHAMMAD RIZWAN
ProbateJames T. ChouStatus Conference; Order to Show Cause - SanctionsIn light of the declaration filed by attorney Huma J. Ellahie, the Order to Show Cause is discharged with no sanctions imposed.May 14, 2026
PR0001331
IN THE MATTER OF JULIE YOUNG
ProbateJames T. ChouOrder to Show Cause regarding contempt/body attachment; Status ConferenceThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001352
IN THE MATTER OF THEODORE C. McMECHEN.
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Letters of AdministrationThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001404
IN THE MATTER OF JAY DEE WARK CREDIT SHELTER TRUST
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for (1) Construction of Trust and (2) Order Voiding Trustor’s Purported Exercise of Power of AppointmentThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001421
IN THE MATTER OF JEAN M. KONTE
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account and for Allowance of Attorney Statutory FeesAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001551
IN THE MATTER OF HUGH C. SCOTT
ProbateJames T. ChouStatus Conference; Order to Show Cause - SanctionsIn light of the filing of the Final Inventory and appraisal and the declaration of attorney Paul LaMartina, the Order to Show Cause is discharged with no sanctions imposed.May 14, 2026
PR0001574
IN THE MATTER OF GOLDSTEIN FAMILY 2012 TRUST
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition to Instruct, Surcharge, Remove, and Suspend Trustee Mark Goldstein; to Compel Trustee to Account; to Confirm Powers of Co-Trustee; and to Appoint Successor TrusteeThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001638
IN THE MATTER OF THERESA SHIFS
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for an Order Determining Inheritance RightsUnder Probate Code section 6402.5, this Petition is denied.May 14, 2026
PR0001682
IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT B. LEVINE LIVING TRUST
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition to Confirm Assets to a TrustAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001690
IN THE MATER OF JOSHUA D. MURPHY-LOWE
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Appointment of Limited Probate Conservator of the PersonThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001692
IN THE MATTER OF THADDEUS MCDANIEL SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS TRUST
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition to Approve First Account and Report of Trustee from 12/1/24 through 11/30/25, to Confirm Trustee’s Fees, and to Approve Attorneys’ FeesAbsent objections, the First Account and Report of Trustee will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001696
IN THE MATTER OF VIOLET MILAY WALTERS MCMANUS
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Appointment of Limited Probate Conservator of the PersonThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001711
IN THE MATTER OF FREDERICK CHARLES RAVANI, JR.
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Letters of AdministrationThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001719
IN THE MATTER OF KENNETH A. FRANCESCHI AND BARBARA A. FRANCES CHI REVOCABLE INTER VIVO TRUST
ProbateJames T. ChouVerified Petition for Modification of the Trust by Removing the Bypass Trust and Distributing All Trust Assets to the Survivor’s TrustAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001720
IN THE MATTER OF JOHNSON W. REYNOLDS
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Letters TestamentaryAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001725
IN THE MATTER OF MARTHA PETRINI
ProbateJames T. ChouVerified Petition for: (1) Immediate Suspension and Permanent Removal of Martino Petrini as Co-Trustee/Trustee; (2) an Order Compelling Martino Petrini to Surrender Trust Property Pending Removal; (3) an Order for Payment from Trust to Petitioner of Attorney’s Fees and Costs Incurred; and, (4) Instructions that Martino Petrini Not Use Trust Funds to Advance His Personal Beneficial InterestThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
PR0001727
IN THE MATTER OF MARTHA LAVEARN GRANT
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Letters of AdministrationPetitioner is ordered to appear to explain why she has not complied with this Court’s April 16, 2026, order and why her petition should not be dismissed.May 14, 2026
PR0001731
IN THE MATTER OF CRAIG ALAN RAMINI
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Letters of AdministrationAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PR0001733
IN THE MATTER OF PETER LAD TALLO
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Letters of AdministrationThis matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.May 14, 2026
PRO1401401
LILYON BLANCHE TONKOFF, ESTATE OF
ProbateJames T. ChouFifth and Final Account and Report of Trustee of Testamentary Trust; Petition for Approval and Settlement of Fifth Account, for Allowance of Trustee’s Fees and Her Attorney’s Fees, for Final Distribution, for Retention of Reserve, and for Decrease of BondAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PRO1702992
IN THE MATTER OF DONALD PERRY RESIDUAL TRUST
ProbateJames T. ChouVerified Petition for Approval of the Fourth and Final Account and Final Distribution of the Donald Perry Residual Trust; Motion to Continue HearingAbsent objections, this matter will be continued to July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to the Motion to Continue Hearing filed by Joan E. Perry on 5/7/26.May 14, 2026
PRO2000572
IN RE THE SIMMONS FAMILY TRUST, TRUST OF
ProbateJames T. ChouVerified Petition for Approval of 2025 Account and Distribution for Norma H. Simmons Survivor’s Trust; Allowance of Fees to Successor Trustee and Successor Trustee’s Attorney; Reduction of Bond Amount; and Termination of Bond and Discharge of Successor Trustee Upon Dissolution of TrustAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PRO2001702
JILL W. PENHALIGON, CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE ESTATE
ProbateJames T. ChouThird Account Current and Report of Conservator of the Estate for Period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025; and Petition for Increase in BondAbsent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
PRO2003455
IN RE THE PATRICIA CORNELL TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 16, 1993, T RUST OF
ProbateJames T. ChouMotion for an Emergency StayPatricia Cornell’s motion for Emergency Stay is denied as moot.May 14, 2026
FL 1100025
County of Marin v. Willie E. Kennedy, Jr.
FamilyLawHon. James M. SchurzRequest for Order – VisitationGRANTED in part; FCS recommendations adopted as modified; change of venue denied; request for private evaluation denied.May 14, 2026
PR0000038
IN THE MATTER OF BRADFORD E. THOMSON
ProbateJames T. ChouPetition for Probate of Will and for Letters TestamentaryThe parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
FL0001639
Miguel Angel Puertas Paredes v. Lorena Beatriz Esquivel Mora
FamilyLawHon. James M. SchurzRequest for Order – Child SupportMonthly child support of $697.00 ordered; parties ordered to appear regarding credit for prior residence payments.May 14, 2026
FL0002727
Mohamed Takfaoui v. Maira Carolina Martinez de Paz
FamilyLawHon. James M. SchurzRequest for Order – Child Custody/VisitationFCS recommendations adopted as modified; joint legal and physical custody ordered.May 14, 2026
PR0000431
IN THE MATTER OF LYNELL WHEELOCK
ProbateJames T. ChouVerified First Amended Fourth Report of Status of AdministrationAbsent objections, the Report of Status of Administration is accepted and approved.May 14, 2026
PR0000451
IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH A. ARMEL
ProbateJames T. ChouVerified Report of Status and Petition for Additional Time for Estate AdministrationThis matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.May 14, 2026
CV0004681
UPHOLD HQ INC. v. JASON LEE, ET AL
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION – PRO HAC VICEGRANTEDMay 13, 2026
CV0001370
MARK KELTNER v. MERCY HOUSING MANAGEMENT GROUP, ET AL
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION – PROTECTIVE ORDER – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMDENIEDMay 13, 2026
CIV2301619
DEVIN KENNEDY TAYLOR v. MERCY HOUSING MANAGEMENT GROUP, ET AL
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION - COMPELGRANTEDMay 13, 2026
CV0002972
AHMAD ALI MOHYEE v. DOUGLAS C. QUAN, ET AL
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION – DISCOVERY – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMDENIEDMay 13, 2026
CV0004021
ALLISON ARSOVE v. MARK HAMILTON, ET AL
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION – JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSGRANTEDMay 13, 2026
CV0003280
CHRISTOPHER PARRA v. SAFEWAY, INC., ET AL
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION – SANCTIONS; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – DISMISSAppearances required.May 13, 2026
CV0006751
EDUARDO COLIN-ARRIUGA v. SPEC DRILLING & SHORING, INC., ET AL
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION - LEAVEGRANTEDMay 13, 2026
CV0006481
DIRK AGUILAR v. JUAN ANON, ET AL
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMCONTINUEDMay 13, 2026
CV0006200
MARTHA MALDONADO MOLINA v. LOTUS HOTELS - MILL VALLEY, LLC
CivilHON. SHEILA S. LICHTBLAUMOTION – COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMGRANTEDMay 13, 2026
CV0005564
Vladimir Myasnyankin v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, et al
CivilHon. Stephen P. FrecceroMotion – Compel Answers to Interrogatories – Discovery Facilitator Program; Motion – Compel Answers to Interrogatories – Discovery Facilitator Program; Motion – Compel Answers to Interrogatories – Discovery Facilitator ProgramMixedMay 12, 2026
CV0008989
John Gibbons, et al v. Ford Motor Company, et al
CivilHon. Stephen P. FrecceroMotion – Compel ArbitrationMatter is ordered OFF CALENDAR.May 12, 2026
FL0002372
Simran Bentel v. Tabitha Marie Bentel
FamilyLawMatthew A. SirokaRequest for Order – Child CustodyDENIED without prejudiceMay 12, 2026
FL0002618
Eun Mi Yanez v. Aythami Yanez
FamilyLawMatthew A. SirokaRequest for Order – Child Custody/VisitationGRANTED in partMay 12, 2026
FL0002177
Jane McCarthy v. Daniel McCarthy
FamilyLawMatthew A. SirokaRequest for Order; Child Custody; Child Support; Spousal Support; Attorney FeesDEFERRED; DENIED without prejudiceMay 12, 2026
FL 1502727
Christina Farnsworth v. Lars Farnsworth
FamilyLawMatthew A. SirokaReview Hearing – Child Custody/VisitationAppearances required.May 12, 2026
CIV2202092
ASHLEY R. RAVECHE, ET AL v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSDENIEDMay 8, 2026
FL0002350
Nguyen v. Yoon
FamilyLawHON. BETH S. JORDANCase Progress Conference; Review of Reports HearingGRANTEDMay 8, 2026
CV0002059
STEVEN E. SALAMANDRA v. PETER M. LECHOWICK, ET AL
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – COMPEL - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMOFF CALENDARMay 8, 2026
CV0002545
ARBAK MKHITARYAN v. NAUTILUS HYOSUNG AMERICA, INC.
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESHEARING – OTHER: FINAL ACCOUNTINGORDEREDMay 8, 2026
CV0008103
NOUR AL HAKIM v. TESLA, INC., ET AL
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONAppearances required.May 8, 2026
FL 2001887
Koss v. Parker
FamilyLawHON. BETH S. JORDANRequest for Order – Attorney’s FeesPending review of incomplete Income & Expense DeclarationMay 8, 2026
CV0006913
LOUREECE STONE CLARK v. MARK H. GOLDSTEIN
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION - OTHER; MOTION – SET ASIDE/VACATEGRANTEDMay 8, 2026
CV0006974
KOFI OPONG-MENSAH v. BENJAMIN CARROLL GRAVES
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – ANTI-SLAPP 425.16GRANTEDMay 8, 2026
CV0004929
ALFRED FLORES v. CDCR, ET AL
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSGRANTEDMay 8, 2026
CV0004686
AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK v. JENNIFER LANDRY
CivilHON. MARK A. TALAMANTESMOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENTGRANTEDMay 8, 2026
CV0008473
MORGAN BROWNING VS. SHANNON BROWNING
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROMOTION — ANTI-SLAPP 425.16GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTFeb 17, 2026
FL0001040
Miki Suzuki v. Junji Suzuki
FamilyLawMatthew A. SirokaRequest for Order — Bifurcation re Date of Separation; Case Progress ConferenceRequest to bifurcate granted; Request to characterize property as CP denied; Request to advance CP funds denied without prejudice.Feb 17, 2026
FL0002198
Albert Collell v. Adriana Peterson
FamilyLawMatthew A. SirokaRequest for Order — Spousal SupportPendente lite support awarded in the amount of $4,014, effective January 13, 2026.Feb 17, 2026
CV0007665
BROOKE GIBSON VS. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROWRIT OF MANDATE HEARINGDENIEDFeb 17, 2026
CV2300035
121 TUNSTEAD SAN ANSELMO, LLC VS. SRINIV AS KATPELL Y, ET AL
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROMOTION - OTHER: APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEThe matter has been withdrawn.Feb 17, 2026
CV2202455
RAYMOND CABALLERO VS. MILDRED MURRIN, ET AL
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROMOTION - ENFORCEDENIEDFeb 17, 2026
CV2104264
MARK SLATTERY, ET AL VS. KENNETH L. WEBB, JR., ET AL
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROMOTION — GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENTGRANTEDFeb 17, 2026
CV2002510
ROBIN CANTARUTTI VS. SABINA CRIVELLO
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROMOTION — OTHER; REOPEN EVIDENCEPlaintiff filed a notice of withdrawal of this motion on January 20, 2026.Feb 17, 2026
CV0008061
JAMES DOUGLAS HESSION VS. AMP ZINC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ET AL
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROMOTION — PRO HAC VICEGRANTEDFeb 17, 2026
CV0002303
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS. STEVEN J. KAUFMAN, ET AL
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROMOTION — SUMMARY JUDGMENTDENIEDFeb 17, 2026
FL0001967
Adrienne Adler v. Joanna Adler
FamilyLawMatthew A. SirokaRequest for Order — Attorney’s FeesAppearances required.Feb 17, 2026
CV0004618
AIMEE GAMBLE PRICE, ET AL VS. TIMOTHY C. MILLIKIN, ET AL
CivilHON. STEPHEN P. FRECCEROMOTION - LEAVEGRANTEDFeb 17, 2026