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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DAVID M. HELLMAN, ESTATE OF
PRO2200268 · James T. Chou · Amended Status Report of Executor and Petition for Approval of Amended Second Account
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 11, 2026
Erick Chatel et al. v. Shelly Jean Gayner
CV0007202 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Demurrer
CONTINUEDJun 10, 2026
Reina Isabel Yah v. Peet’s Coffee, Inc. et al.
CIV2301659 · Stephen P. Freccero · Motion – Other: Quash Subpoenas Duces Tecum for Medical and EDD Records
GRANTED IN PART. Subpoenas quashed/modified; Plaintiff awarded sanctions of $9,612.00.Jun 9, 2026
Mark Slattery, et al. v. Kenneth L. Webb, Jr., et al.
CIV2104264 · Stephen P. Freccero · Motion – Attorney’s Fees
GRANTED in part as to attorney's fees ($125,000); DENIED without prejudice as to costs.Jun 9, 2026
Ron Cupp v. Basil Plastiras, et al.
CV0006626 · Stephen P. Freccero · Motion - Reconsideration
DENIEDJun 9, 2026
Morgan Browning v. Shannon Browning
CV0008473 · Stephen P. Freccero · Motion – Attorney’s Fees
VACATED; stayed pending appeal.Jun 9, 2026
All Pro Services LLC v. Lean Site Services, Inc., et al.
CV0008705 · Stephen P. Freccero · Motion – Relieve Counsel
GRANTED; OSC issued to Plaintiff.Jun 9, 2026
Carmela Rita Valceschini v. Matthew James Valceschini
FL0002625 · Mathew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Sell Home
GRANTEDJun 9, 2026
Renee Power v. Justin M. Power
FL0001645 · Mathew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Compel Discovery - Discovery Facilitator Program
Appearances requiredJun 9, 2026
Natalie Anne Kenney v. Michael Sean Kenney
FL0001651 · Mathew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Child Custody/Visitation
Adopted FCS recommendation as modifiedJun 9, 2026
Yenni Gisella Zuluaga Rubiano v. Jesus Antonio Quintero Buelvas
FL0002640 · Mathew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Child Custody/Visitation
DENIED AS MOOTJun 9, 2026
Crystal C. Ramirez v. Juan Carlos Ruiz De La Torre
FL 1802914 · Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Child Support
GRANTEDJun 9, 2026
ROBERT C. PLACAK & ASSOCIATES, INC. vs. DEBBY BAKER PAGE, ET AL
CV0005317 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
CONTINUEDJun 5, 2026
NOUR AL HAKIM vs. TESLA, INC., ET AL
CV0008103 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION
GRANTEDJun 5, 2026
DEYSI CASILLAS vs. PACIFIC CATCH, INC.
CV0005198 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – APPROVAL OF PAGA SETTLEMENT
APPROVEDJun 5, 2026
REBECCA VOSTEEN vs. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
CV0005591 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION - ATTORNEY’S FEES
GRANTEDJun 5, 2026
LESTER PETRACCA vs. ELIZABETH THIERIOT, ET AL
CV0002210 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – SET ASIDE/VACATE DEFAULT JUDGMENT; MOTION – OTHER: TO EXPUNGE LIEN
DENIEDJun 5, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF KATHERINE LYNN FEATHERS
PR0001233 · James T. Chou · First and Final Report as Administrator and Petition for Its Settlement, for Waiver of Account, for Allowance of Attorney’s Fees and Petition for Final Distribution and Discharge of Administrator
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF BEZHAD MOHIT-LINDA SOFIA VELA REVOCABLE TRUST
PR0001276 · James T. Chou · Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
DENIEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JULIANA GREVESMUHL
PR0001389 · James T. Chou · Verified Petition for Order Determining Claim to Trust Property; Cancellation of Void Instrument; Imposition of Constructive Trust; Financial Elder Abuse; Double Damages; Accounting and Surcharge; Fraud
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF GIA JADE GREENBERG
PR0001689 · James T. Chou · Amended Petition for Appointment of Limited Conservatorship of the Person
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF FRANCES H. VALDEZ
PR0001548 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
OFF CALENDARJun 4, 2026
Ingrid Guivar v. Kendrick Shunk
FL 2300703 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Child Custody/Visitation
Court adopts a specific visitation schedule for Mother.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JEAN VIA DE LA VISTA TRUST
PR0001681 · James T. Chou · Petition for Construction of Trust and Order Voiding Co-Trustee’s Authority to Unilaterally Seek Partition; Petition to Remove Co-Trustee
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
Denise Scoles-Olson v. Gregory Michael Olson
FL 1201866 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Terminate Spousal Support; Request for Order – Enforcement of Spousal Support Arrears and Payment Plan
Husband's request to terminate spousal support is GRANTED effective November 1, 2026. Husband is ordered to pay $3,300 in arrears.Jun 4, 2026
BRYONY SWIFT, LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON
PRO041413 · James T. Chou · Petition for Fees of Limited Conservator of the Person and Her Attorney
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL R. PARSONS
PR0001752 · James T. Chou · Petition for Letters Testamentary
CONTINUEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF FARZAD SARABI, ESTATE OF
PRO2301796 · James T. Chou · Fourth Report of Status of Administration and Petition for Extension of Time to Administer the Estate
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF TERRY ANN ARNAUD
PR0000324 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF CAMERON CHARLES FLAHIVE AND ELLA MARGARET FLAHIVE
PR0000726 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOSHUA D. MURPHY-LOWE
PR0001690 · James T. Chou · Petition for Appointment of Limited Conservator of the Person
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOHN ALDERETE
PR0000885 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF EDWIN WALTER, 2nd
PR0000901 · James T. Chou · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ANDRE H. SWITENKI
PR0001487 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
OFF CALENDARJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF CATHERINE S. QUINN
PR0001793 · James T. Chou · Amended Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
CONTINUEDJun 4, 2026
Erin Velez Muller v. Daniel Kirkman Muller
FL0002450 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Child Support; Attorney’s Fees; Case Progress Conference
Child support established. Spousal support set at $0. Father to pay $45,000 for Mother's attorney's fees. Mother's request for sanctions denied.Jun 4, 2026
Arcadia Farber v. Meir Sror
FL0002405 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Set Aside/Vacate Default; Case Progress Conference
Default vacated. Sanctions denied.Jun 4, 2026
Hamid Rassouli v. Ava Hajirassouliha
FL 1803535 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Child Custody/Visitation
Father is required to comply with the Mediated Custody Agreement. If unable to provide shared custody, he may be required to pay support.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE STEVEN J. KAUFMAN DECLARATION OF TRUST AGREEMENT
PR0000354 · James T. Chou · Verified Petition for Order Setting Aside Trust Amendment Due to Incapacity and Declaratory Relief Regarding Incapacity; Status conference
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF STEVEN CHARLES FLAHIVE
PR0000404 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHRISTOPHER LOUIS VACCARO, JR., REVOCABLE DISCRETIONARY SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
PR0000414 · James T. Chou · Petition for Return of Assets Pursuant to Probate Code Section 850
CONTINUEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PAMELA SUE NEAL
PR0001006 · James T. Chou · First Account and Report of Conservator; and Petition for Order Settling and Approving Account and Report, Increasing Bond, and Allowing Fees and Costs to Attorney for Conservator
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JEROME DOUGLAS EGGERS
PR0001184 · James T. Chou · First and Final Report of Petitioner; Petition for Allowance of Statutory Fees to Personal Representative’s Counsel; Waiver of Commissions; Waiver of Account; Court Confirmation of Settlement Agreement; and for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PATRICIA ANN ANGLE
PR0001232 · James T. Chou · Verified Report of Status of Administration and Petition for Additional Time for Estate Administration
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOHN HOLLISTER WHEELWRIGHT
PR0001187 · James T. Chou · First and Final Account and Report of Executor and Petition for Its Settlement, for Allowance of Compensation to Executor and Attorneys for Ordinary Services, and for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF LEANNE L. HENDRIX
PR0001332 · James T. Chou · Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account on First and Final Report of Executor; for Waiver of Statutory Compensation to Executor; for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorney, for Reimbursement of Costs Advanced to Attorney; and, for Retention of Reserve
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF BERNICE G. REHNEN
PR0001439 · James T. Chou · Petition for Final Distribution on Approval of First and Final Account and for Allowance of Executor Fee and Attorney Fee
GRANTEDJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT HENRY BECKER
PR0001424 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
OFF CALENDARJun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DONALD E. JENSEN AND BILLIE B. JENSEN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
PR0001465 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Confirming Trust Assets and for Instructions
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOHN MICHAEL PITMAN
PR0001547 · James T. Chou · Petition to Revoke Probate of Purported Lost Will; Petition for Order Granting Authorized Access to Review a Confidential Filed
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 4, 2026