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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Franklin Heriberto Flores Rodas v. Jessica Esmeralda Madriz Rondan
FL0002249 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Case Progress Conference; Request for Order – Change of Venue
Appearances requiredMay 28, 2026
Amonroca Holland James v. Michael McFadden
FL 2101558 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Child Custody/Visitation
DENIEDMay 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF FABIO ANGIOLI CORTARA
PR0001056 · James T. Chou · Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production; Motion for Monetary Sanctions
The motion is ordered OFF CALENDAR.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARGERY J. WARD REVOCABLE TRUST
PR0001757 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Confirming Asset of Trust
The petition is granted in full.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARC PANKIN
PR0000176 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Counsel and Administrator ordered to appear.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DANIEL JUDAH GARE
PR0001256 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Counsel and Executor ordered to appear.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF SHEILA MACDONALD
PR0000722 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Counsel and Conservator ordered to appear.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROXANNE MARIE WRIGHT HANEDA
PR0001494 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Counsel and Administrator ordered to appear.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF EMIL A. TANAGHO
PR0000951 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Counsel and Executor ordered to appear.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THOMAS ANKER FANOE
PR0001490 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Off calendar.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ELEANOR C. CRISWELL
PR0001010 · James T. Chou · Petition for Orders Approving First and Final Account
Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARILYN JEAN MANOLIO
PR0001460 · James T. Chou · Petition for Final Distribution
Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT V. KERRIGAN IRREVOCABLE TRUST
PR0001703 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Appointing Successor Trustee
The Court appoints Julia Hope Kerrigan as successor trustee.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DIANE G. CLADIANOS-VICKERS
PR0001343 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Off calendar.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AMBER TYRONE TRUST UNDER THE MARCO A. VIDAL CHARITABLE TRUST
PR0001592 · James T. Chou · Petition to Approve First and Final Accounting
Absent objections, the Petition is granted.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOSEPH ABRAHAM AND ADELAIDA SERBANESCU FAMILY TRUST
PR0001315 · James T. Chou · Petition for Trust Accounting; Motion to Set Aside Judgment
The Court sustains Respondent's objection; matter continued to status of appeal.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF OSCAR CARLSON
PR0001787 · James T. Chou · Petition for Letters of Administration
Matter continued to June 25, 2026.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF EDWARD V. LATHROP
PR0001450 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Off calendar.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JEFFREY SCOTT KEISER
PR0001557 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Off calendar.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF WHITNEY MORROW BOLLIER
PR0001585 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Counsel and Administrator ordered to appear.May 28, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ANNETTE MILLER
PR0001777 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate
Matter continued to June 25, 2026.May 28, 2026
MICAELLA CRISTINA CAPELLI v. MARIN HEALTH, ET AL
CV0005468 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Demurrer; Demurrer
CONTINUEDMay 27, 2026
HELEN L. PELZMAN v. HALLECK CREEK RANCH
CV0002058 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion for Summary Judgment
CONTINUEDMay 27, 2026
JEAN W. BUSH, ET AL v. MARIAN CHRISTINE BRODIGAN, ET AL
CV0008925 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Demurrer; Motion – Anti-SLAPP 425.16
GRANTED. Demurrer SUSTAINED without leave to amend.May 27, 2026
Radu Mihaila v. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.
CV0003775 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
Appearances required.May 26, 2026
Cheryl Ruggiero v. Bolinas Hearsay News, et al
CV0009233 · Stephen P. Freccero · 1) DEMURRER 2) MOTION – ANTI-SLAPP 425.16
GRANTEDMay 26, 2026
L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy v. Colin J. Henry, et al
CV0005199 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – STRIKE
moot and ordered OFF CALENDARMay 26, 2026
In the Matter of Edwin Taitano
CV0009245 · Stephen P. Freccero · WRIT OF MANDATE HEARING
VACATEDMay 26, 2026
Cornell L. Toney v. Select Portfolio Servicing, et al
CV0006278 · Mark A. Talamantes · Demurrer; Motion to lift a stay
GRANTEDMay 22, 2026
Nancy Drew, et al v. Mary Crowley
CV0003730 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
CONTINUEDMay 22, 2026
Bobby S. Moske v. Redwood Security Systems, Inc.
CV0003869 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action
APPROVEDMay 22, 2026
ALYSSA R. COYNE v. EDMUND J. COYNE
FL0001215 · Beth S. Jordan · Review hearing regarding custody/visitation
Appearances required.May 22, 2026
AMANDA THOMPSON v. PETER AMMERALL
FL 1202919 · Beth S. Jordan · Petitioner/Mother’s 2/27/2026 Request for Order (RFO) re: custody/visitation; Respondent/Father’s 3/13/2026 Request to Modify custody and visitation, and re: family therapy.
The Court adopts the FCS Recommendations with modifications, including continued alcohol testing for Father through a review hearing on 9/4/2026, modified timeshare schedule, and reinstatement of certain parental rights.May 22, 2026
CYDNEY KATE SHALD v. LUDOVIC CARRE
FL 2002461 · Beth S. Jordan · Petitioner/Mother’s 3/13/2026 Request for Order (RFO) to modify custody/visitation (relocation)
The Court orders appearances to set an evidentiary hearing as requested by Father.May 22, 2026
Alyssa R. Coyne v. Edmund J. Coyne
FL0001215 · Beth S. Jordan · Review Hearing – Child Custody/Visitation
Appearances requiredMay 22, 2026
Sara Chezkian v. Daniel L. Damato
CV0004467 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion – Stay
GRANTEDMay 22, 2026
Turner Nowak v. Dennis H. Klein, et al
CIV1900819 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion to Enforce Settlement
GRANTEDMay 22, 2026
Bridgeway Marina Corp. v. DCR Mortgage 10 Sub 3, LLC, et al
CIV2300117 · Mark A. Talamantes · Demurrer
GRANTED (Demurrer sustained without leave to amend)May 22, 2026
Sasha Desvaux de Marigny, et al v. Julie Glavin, et al
CIV2301336 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion – Good Faith Settlement
GRANTEDMay 22, 2026
Jon Black v. Joel Medina Bustinza, et al
CV0007211 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion – Discovery – Discovery Facilitator Program
CONTINUEDMay 22, 2026
MINAS ANTON v. JESSICA N. ANTON
FL 2103666 · Beth S. Jordan · Request to Change or End Restraining Order
Appearances required.May 22, 2026
STEPHANIE LAUFER v. DUSTAN LAUFER
FL0001777 · Beth S. Jordan · Review hearing – Child Custody/Visitation; Case Progress Conference
The Court adopts FCS recommendations with modifications regarding timeshare and mandates co-parenting classes.May 22, 2026
COLLEEN M. PROPPE v. BRIAN T. COSTELLO
FL0000854 · Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order – Visitation
Matter taken off calendar and dismissed with prejudice.May 22, 2026
KATHERINE RETZ v. DANIEL RETZ
FL0000034 · Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order – Spousal Support; Trial Readiness Conference
Appearances required.May 22, 2026
LE TRUNG NGUYEN v. NICOLE KIM YOON
FL0002350 · Beth S. Jordan · Request for attorneys’ fees and costs per Family Code §6344; Request for child support add-on expenses
The issue of attorneys' fees is deferred pending further information; Mother is solely responsible for private school tuition if children remain.May 22, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE ARMAND AND CORRINE GREENFIELD LIVING TRUST A AND TRUST B
PR0000785 · James T. Chou · First and Final Report and Account of Trust A and Trust B; Petition for Settlement of Account and for Reimbursement; Petition for Orders to Compel Report/Accounting/Remedy Breach/Double Damages/Surcharge/Remove Trustee/Appoint Neutral Trustee
The parties are ordered to appear.May 21, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT HENRY BECKER
PR0001424 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
The parties are ordered to appear.May 21, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MORGAN JOSEPH BRIONES
PR0000186 · James T. Chou · Status Conference; Order to Show Cause regarding Sanctions
The parties are ordered to appear.May 21, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DEIDRA ANN CARSON
PR0000201 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration
CONTINUEDMay 21, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE JACK B. NEUMAN AND FLORENCE S. NEUMAN REVOCABLE TRUST, MARITAL AND EXEMPTION SUBTRUSTS
PR0000469 · James T. Chou · Motion to Consolidate Related Trust Proceedings, for Disclosure and Accounting of Neuman Survivors Trust, and for Ancillary Relief
DENIEDMay 21, 2026