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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Violeta Ansari et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, et al.
CV0009963 · Hon. Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION
GRANTEDJul 14, 2026
Shiying Jin et al. v. Buck Institute for Research on Aging
CIV2102919 · Hon. Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
GRANTED in part, DENIED in partJul 14, 2026
Nathan James Caveney v. Allbirds, Inc.
CV0004855 · Hon. Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – OTHER: LIFT STAY
GRANTEDJul 14, 2026
Cooper Klinger v. New Ride Electric LLC
CV0006252 · Hon. Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – AMEND FIRST COMPLAINT
GRANTEDJul 14, 2026
In the Matter of Robert Allen Raudso v. Jose Guillen et al.
CV0006315 · Hon. Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSEL
CONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
Minnie Rose McBride v. William Monti et al.
CV0001341 · Hon. Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT
DENIEDJul 14, 2026
Deborah Stein v. Headlands II Owners Association et al.
CV0006430 · Hon. Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL
DENIEDJul 14, 2026
Eun Mi Yanez v. Aythami Yanez
FL0002618 · Hon. Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order – Child/Spousal Support
Appearances required.Jul 14, 2026
Julianne Marie Guerrini v. Francesco Ottavio Guerrini, III
FL0002788 · Hon. Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order – Quash – Summons & Petition; Request for Order – Child Custody/Visitation
Appearances required.Jul 14, 2026
Steve N. Zeidan v. Ana R. Zeidan
FL 2001389 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order - Visitation
GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
Lindley Perez Ross v. Aaron Hale Phillips
FL0002687 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order - Child Custody/Visitation; Reimbursement
GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
MICHAEL PARTOW vs. JUSTIN HILTON, ET AL
CV0009430 · Mark A. Talamantes · DEMURRER
Sustained with leave to amend as to Second and Third Causes of Action; overruled in all other respects.Jul 10, 2026
KATHERINE O. LAUGHLIN vs. STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CV0006872 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion – Compel – Discovery Facilitator Program; Motion – Compel – Answers to Interrogatories
Appearances required to discuss the status of the Discovery facilitator processJul 10, 2026
Lisa Sirabella v. Bryan Etkie
FL0000644 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order - Child Custody/Visitation
GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC vs. REINER CACACE
CIV1901779 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion – Attorney’s Fees
GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
JEAN COYSTON, ET AL vs. BARBARA BOUCKE
CIV2301658 · Mark A. Talamantes · Motion – Attorney’s Fees
The matter is dropped.Jul 10, 2026
BLUE SKY FOREVER vs. JCONCEPTS, INC.
CV0008457 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – OTHER: TO APPROVE PROPSITION 65 SETTLEMENT AND CONSENT JUDGMENT
GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
Sara Koss v. Darren Parker
FL 2001887 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order - Attorneys' Fees; Order to Show Cause - Contempt
GRANTED in partJul 10, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DAVID ROGER FORTNEY
PR0001491 · James T. Chou · Spousal Property Petition
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
Christina Ysabella Murillo Moreno v. Juan Jose Moreno, Jr.
FL 1804292 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Review Hearing – Child Custody/Visitation
Granted; venue transferred to Sonoma CountyJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF RUTH KATHLEEN MCCREIGHT
PR0001278 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT RAUDSO
PR0001440 · James T. Chou · Petition for Instructions Regarding Payment of Civil Litigation Counsel
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF 1993 MEEK FAMILY LIVING TRUST
PR0001776 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Approving Trust Termination and Dividing Trusts
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARGUERITE METZ HALABURT
PR0001843 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
Miles Archer Woodlief v. Jennifer Lynn Woodlief
FL 095748 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order for accounting and turnover of community assets
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
Nicholaus Clarence Garcia v. Michele Weir Garcia
FL 2103195 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Vexatious Litigant; Request for Order – Visitation
Vexatious litigant request denied; custody/visitation orders modifiedJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MOHAMAD KHOSROWPANAH
PR0001243 · James T. Chou · First Status Report
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PAUL A. BRAININ
PR0001324 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
Silvio Santos Vicente v. Maria Mazariegos Cifuentes
FL0001759 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order - Spousal Support; Request for attorney fees; Request for exclusive use of marital home
Spousal support granted; attorney fees denied; exclusive use of home deniedJul 9, 2026
Antonio Vasquez v. Julia Contreras
FL0002203 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Custody/Child Support/Visitation
Granted; FCS recommendations adoptedJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF LELAND R. JEWETT AND AUDREY J. JEWETT 2003 DECLARATION OF TRUST
PR0001802 · James T. Chou · Petition to Determine Terms of Trust and to Confirm Trustee
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN ARION MONTI
PR0001835 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
Mohamed Takfaoui v. Maira Carolina Martinez De Paz
FL0002727 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Reconsideration
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
Mahmoud Shirazi v. Faranak Haghighi
FL 1502263 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order to modify Spousal Support
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF CLARA BULLOCK
PR0000476 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
CONTINUEDJul 9, 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
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JACQUELINE E. LAPLANCHE
PR0000918 · James T. Chou · Request and Order for Waiver of Accounting
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
TRUST AGREEMENT OF WILLIAM T. BAGLEY
PR0001560 · James T. Chou · Second Amended Petition for Order Authorizing and Directing Transfer of Personal Property
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PATRICK J. GALLAGHER
PR0000929 · James T. Chou · Order to Show Cause - Dismiss
OFF CALENDARJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOAN McGLOCHLIN TESTAMENTARY SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
PR0001807 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Modifying Irrevocable Trust
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
ESTATE OF ANNE WOODWARD ROBERTS AKA ANNE W. ALLEN
PR0000081 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOSHUA ARMEL
PR0000531 · James T. Chou · Verified Petition for Damages; Amended Petition to Compel Account
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PATRICIA ANN GURIN
PR0000671 · James T. Chou · Final Account and Report, Petition for Settlement
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AURALEE DOUGHERTY
PR0001041 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARY JANE MARE HARDING
PR0000983 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration; Order to Show Cause
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
STELLA MANDELL AND ELIJAH MANDELL, GUARDIANSHIP OF THE ESTATE OF
PRO2300294 · James T. Chou · Second and Final Account and Report; Petition to Increase Amount of Bond
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JACOB EGAN
PR0000884 · James T. Chou · Request and Order for Waiver of Accounting
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PATRICK J. GALLAGHER AND LUCILLE GALLAGHER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
PR0001011 · James T. Chou · Order to Show Cause - Dismiss
OFF CALENDARJul 9, 2026
IN RE THE PHILIP M. SHEPARD TRUST, TRUST OF
PRO1704416 · James T. Chou · Enforcement of Order; OSC Re Contempt; Compel Final Distribution; Sanctions and Attorney Fees
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ZACHARY J. COLLINS
PR0001558 · James T. Chou · Status Conference – Confidential Conservatorship Care Plan
OFF CALENDARJul 9, 2026