Marin County Tentative Rulings

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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Marin County Superior Court — 1,300 rulings, newest first. Each links to the full ruling with judge, motion type, outcome, and cited authorities. California tentative rulings are public records posted under California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308.

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Jean W. Bush, et al. v. Marian Christine Brodigan, et al.
CV0008925 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Demurrer; Anti-SLAPP Motion
Anti-SLAPP granted. Demurrer sustained without leave to amend.Jul 1, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Yuliya A. Ghosh
CV0008156 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Summary Judgment
Granted.Jul 1, 2026
Erick Chatel, et al. v. Shelly Jean Gayner
CV0007202 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Demurrer
Overruled.Jul 1, 2026
Hyperconstruct Co., et al. v. Shaw Walters
CIV2300516 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Compel
Appearances required.Jul 1, 2026
Michael Rauch v. Larry Francis Klosowski, et al.
CIV2003621 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Attorney’s Fees; Motion – Attorney’s Fees; Motion – Strike; Motion – Other: For award of pre-judgment interest
Fees motions denied for both sides. Motion to strike costs granted. Motion for prejudgment interest granted in amount of $43,920.03.Jul 1, 2026
Elizabeth A. Frohlich v. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid & Crane LLP, et al.
CV0009672 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Order – Show Cause – Preliminary Injunction
Granted.Jul 1, 2026
ASHER DAHAN vs. ISLAND PICKLE, LLC, ET AL.
CIV1901209 · Stephen P. Freccero · HEARING: COMPETING PROPOSALS
Appearances required.Jun 30, 2026
SANDRA MANCIA vs. STEVEN TRAVIS SPILLMAN
CV0003075 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
In light of the reported settlement, this matter is ordered off-calendar.Jun 30, 2026
LOVETT & LOVETT ROOFING CO., INC. vs. SUSAN AUYANG
CV0006385 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION - ADMISSIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
Motion is largely moot; Defendant Auyang awarded $3,315 in sanctions against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.Jun 30, 2026
MALFRED C. SPENCER vs. MARTIN C. JOHNSON
CV0009500 · Stephen P. Freccero · DEMURRER; MOTION TO STRIKE
Demurrer SUSTAINED with leave to amend; Motion to strike GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, with leave to amend.Jun 30, 2026
Marina Narbutovich v. Dzmitry Skaredau
FL0001018 · Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Discovery; Request for Order - Compel - Discovery Facilitator Program; Request for Order - Modify Spousal Support; Request for Order - Attorney Fees - Property Control
Discovery motions and attendant requests for sanctions are DENIED. Request for attorney fees is DENIED.Jun 30, 2026
Eun Mi Yanez v. Aythami Yanez
FL0002618 · Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Child/Spousal Support; Case Progress Conference
Appearances required.Jun 30, 2026
County of Marin v. Maritza Eunice Ramirez
FS0000329 · Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Child Custody
DENIED without prejudiceJun 30, 2026
Alexander Kopanicky v. Nuengruethai Kopanicky
FL 1703773 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Review of Reports Hearing – Child Custody
Adopted FCS recommendations with modifications; Father remains primary custodian; summer schedule set; continued to 10/23/2026.Jun 26, 2026
SARAH MALAGA vs. COMMUNITY BANKERS SERVICES CORPORATION, ET AL
CIV2300292 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – OTHER: PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT
CONTINUEDJun 26, 2026
RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC v. LAUREN TAMBELLINI
CIV063139 · Mark A. Talamantes · CLAIM OF EXEMPTION HEARING
CONTINUEDJun 26, 2026
UPHOLD HQ INC. vs. GRACIELA RAMONA HERNANDEZ ROMERO, ET AL
CV0006922 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – PRO HAC VICE
GRANTEDJun 26, 2026
MARIN HOUSING AUTHORITY vs. MOTIVIT LLC
CV0008059 · Mark A. Talamantes · DEMURRER
OVERRULEDJun 26, 2026
NICHOLAS BUTLER vs. PODS ENTERPRISES, LLC
CV0009240 · Mark A. Talamantes · DEMURRER
OVERRULEDJun 26, 2026
JENNIFER LARSEN vs. SHIRLEY DERNER, ET AL.
CV2202928 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
DENIEDJun 26, 2026
LELAND SPELMAN, ET AL vs. STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL
CIV2202485 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – RELIEF- DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION - RECONSIDERATION; MOTION - STAY
DENIEDJun 26, 2026
GOLNESA GHARACHEDAGHI vs. ROGERIO CALLEGARI
CV0006929 · Mark A. Talamantes · DEMURRER; ORDER – SHOW CAUSE - FAILURE TO APPEAR
OVERRULED IN PART, SUSTAINED IN PARTJun 26, 2026
MARITZA RAMIREZ vs. BUCHANAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CV0002996 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – OTHER: PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
CONTINUEDJun 26, 2026
CRAIG CHADWICK vs. JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL
CV0005601 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTJun 26, 2026
PHAEDRANA NOOHRA vs. TAMARA WILLAT
CIV2301537 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – PROTECTIVE ORDER -DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – SANCTIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
DENIED (PROTECTIVE ORDER); GRANTED (SANCTIONS)Jun 26, 2026
GERALDINE RANDALL vs. VILLA MARIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
CV0000974 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – DISMISS; MOTION - ENFORCE
GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTJun 26, 2026
SARA CHEZKIAN vs. DANIEL L. DAMATO
CV0004467 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – S ET ASIDE/VACATE; MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSEL
GRANTED (RELIEVE COUNSEL); DENIED (SET ASIDE)Jun 26, 2026
MIRIAM GOLDSTEIN vs. JON GOLDSTEIN
CV0005986 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – PRO HAC VICE
GRANTEDJun 26, 2026
TU NGUYEN vs. PRICE CARS SR, LLC
CV0008626 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION
DENIEDJun 26, 2026
Shirley Santa Rosa v. Brian Eric Norris
FL 2102370 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order – Enforce Judgment; Terms of MSA
Court requires more information to address credit card debt allocation; appearances required.Jun 26, 2026
Kirsten Tolstrup v. Massoud Akhtari
FL 2101418 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order – Spousal Support
CONTINUED. Wife failed to comply with address verification requirements.Jun 26, 2026
Randall Crail v. Ariadne Muniz-Crail
FL0001852 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Review hearing – Child Custody/Visitation; Case Progress Conference
Orders regarding timeshare, holidays, school enrollment, and communication protocols established; next CPC set for 7/27/2026.Jun 26, 2026
John Gaeta v. Rose Laston
FL 1803029 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order – Spousal Support
GRANTED. Ordered Husband to pay Wife $2,700/month spousal support effective May 1, 2026.Jun 26, 2026
Tracy Alexandra Mejia Villafan v. Normand Jeffry Suarez Reyes
FL0001678 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Review Hearing – Court-Ordered Classes; Visitation
Appearances required for proof of compliance with classes.Jun 26, 2026
Ashley Farrah David v. Brendan Owain-Michael David
FL 1903264 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order – Child Custody/Visitation
Modification granted to enroll children in school in Mother's district for trial year; additional assessments ordered for John Jay.Jun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE PATRICK J. GALLAGHER AND LUCILLE S. GALLAGHER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
PR0001011 · James T. Chou · Order to Show Cause – Dismiss
Parties ordered to appearJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF NANCY ELIZABETH SHAVICK
PR0001410 · James T. Chou · Status Conference – Final Inventory and Appraisal
OFF CALENDARJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF EVA CAPRILE
PR000333 · James T. Chou · Status Conference – Final Inventory and Appraisal
Parties ordered to appearJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MAURA BURKE MOREY
PR0000828 · James T. Chou · First and Final Account and Report of Executor and Petition for Its Settlement for Final Distribution; Confirmation of Costs; Allowance of Compensation to Estate Tax Return Preparer; Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorneys
CONTINUEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DANIEL JUDAH GARE
PR0001256 · James T. Chou · Status Conference – Final Inventory and Appraisal
Parties ordered to appearJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DEIDRA ANN CARSON
PR0000201 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration
Report accepted and approved; future status hearing setJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ELLIE BELL WALKER
PR0001423 · James T. Chou · Status Conference – Final Inventory and Appraisal
OFF CALENDARJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARGARET MAJOR GRADE
PR0000467 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed; Petition for Letters of Administration; Status Conference
CONTINUEDJun 25, 2026
PETER FECSKES VS. KERRY LYNN O’NEAL
CIV150057 · James T. Chou · Sixth and Final Account and Report of Successor Trustee; Petition for Approval and Settlement of Sixth and Final Account, for Approval of Successor’s Trustee’s Fees on Account, and, for Discharge of Successor Trustee and Exoneration of Surety on Bond
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PATRICK J. GALLAGHER
PR0000929 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Parties ordered to appearJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF WALTER HALLANAN
PR0001023 · James T. Chou · First Conservatorship Account and Petition for Approval and Settlement
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF A-LEA SILAS LOVIS
PR0001204 · James T. Chou · Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account and for Allowance of Executor and Attorney Fees
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF SOPHIA RAE ABRAMOVITZ
PR0001254 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order for Preliminary Distribution and Waiver of Account
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOSEPH ABRAHAM AND ADELAIDA SERBANESCU FAMILY TRUST
PR0001315 · James T. Chou · Motion for Order Quashing Deposition Subpoenas and Staying Depositions
CONTINUEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROGER F. HOOPER III
PR0001317 · James T. Chou · First and Final Account and Report of Executor, Petition for Settlement, Petition for Final Distribution, and Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Executor
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026