Monterey County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Monterey County Superior Court — 281 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.
- SAVANHA WALKER v. MONTEREY PENINSULA HOTELS GROUP, LP; HARBHAJAN DADWAL25CV002410 · Plaintiff’s Motion to Continue Trial, Mandatory Settlement Conference, Trial Management Conference, and Related Pretrial DeadlinesGRANTEDNov 16, 2026
- Edwin Kibby, et al. v. BMW of North America, LLC25CV001419 · Defendant’s Motion for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- Jason Lloyd Williams v. Aaron Robert Erwin25CV005969 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File First Amended ComplaintDENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICESep 4, 2026
- John Nai, Jr., et al. v. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea25CV005854 · Defendant Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Motion for Relief from Waiver of Objections to Plaintiffs Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Requests for Production of DocumentsMotion for relief from waiver is GRANTED. Request for sanctions is DENIED.Sep 4, 2026
- Maria Gonzalez v. BestNest Management, LLC, et al.21CV002228 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval and Award of Fees, Costs, and Service AwardDENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICESep 4, 2026
- County of Monterey v. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al.24CV004599 · Defendants’ Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement; Receiver’s Report No. 9 and Request to Approve May and June 2026 InvoicesMotion to enforce settlement CONTINUED; Motion to vacate no-contact provisions DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE; Receiver's invoice request GRANTED.Sep 4, 2026
- Ramon Flores vs. Air Methods, Inc., et al.25CV005018 · Applications of Brittani A. Tanenbaum, Esq. and Amanda J. Brookhyser, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- Clorinda Russo v. MV Transportation, Inc., et al.26CV000879 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Relief from Waiver of ObjectionsGRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- Jose Andrade, et al. v. Hacienda Vargas, Inc.24CV003266 · Petitions to Compromise the Disputed Claims of Delila TapiaGRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- Sara Khalil, et al. v. Max Steiner24CV001104 · Minor’s Compromise PetitionGRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- L.R.R., a minor, et al. v. North Monterey County Unified School District26CV002312 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Trial Preference Pursuant to CCP §36(b)GRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- Fabiola Cervantes v. Hotels of Monterey Peninsula, LLC24CV004228 · Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories 82 and 93 and for Sanctions; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents 98, 106, 107, 109, and 111 and to Award Sanctions; Defendant’s Motion for a Protective OrderSpecial Interrogatory Motion: DENIED. Request for Production Motion: GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Motion for Protective Order: GRANTED.Aug 28, 2026
- ConnieJo Stubblefield, et al. vs. Michelle Foster, et al.25CV003431 · Motion to Strike Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Complaint; Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Complaint; Request for Judicial NoticeMotion to Strike DENIED; Demurrer OVERRULED; Request for Judicial Notice GRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- Jane Doe v. F&G Rentals25CV003452 · Minor’s Compromise PetitionCONTINUEDAug 28, 2026
- Clorinda Russo v. MV Transportation, Inc., et al.26CV000879 · Unknown · Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant to Serve Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant to Serve Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant to Serve Further Responses to Requests for ProductionGRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- Donald J. Lewis v. William V. Sullenberger, DVM, et al.25CV003200 · Not stated · Defendants’ Demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint; Defendants’ Motion to Strike the Second Amended ComplaintDemurrer SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND; Motion to Strike GRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- Jesus Corza Huerta v. Araceli Cortez Hernandez, et al.24CV004625 · Defendants’ Motion to Contest Application for Determination of Good Faith SettlementDENIEDAug 28, 2026
- Octavio Lopez, et al. v. Barajas Ramirez, et al.24CV004364 · Motion for Determination of Good Faith SettlementGRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- Jacobo Ruelas v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, et al.25CV005192 · Plaintiff’s Motion for ReconsiderationDENIEDAug 28, 2026
- LVNV Funding LLC v. Ryan Wisnoski25CV003663 · Not Specified · Motion to Quash Service of SummonsDENIEDAug 28, 2026
- Vanessa Barone v. Andrew Kelly, D.D.S., et al.25CV004216 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Order Granting Leave to File a First Amended Complaint; Plaintiff’s Request for Judicial Notice; Evidentiary ObjectionsGRANTED in part, DENIED WITH PREJUDICE in partAug 28, 2026
- Jose Trinidad Morales v. Hilltown Packing Co, Inc.26CV002001 · Motion to Compel Arbitration, Dismiss Class Claims, and Stay ActionGRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- Ayman K. Adeeb, DDS vs. Ronald Gene Shikashio26CV002301 · Defendant’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s ComplaintSUSTAINEDAug 28, 2026
- Donald J. Lewis v. William V. Sullenberger, DVM, et al.25CV003200 · Not stated · Defendants’ Demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint; Defendants’ Motion to Strike the Second Amended ComplaintDemurrer SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND; Motion to Strike GRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- Vanessa Barone v. Andrew Kelly, D.D.S., et al.25CV004216 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Order Granting Leave to File a First Amended Complaint; Plaintiff’s Request for Judicial Notice; Evidentiary ObjectionsGRANTED in part, DENIED WITH PREJUDICE in partAug 28, 2026
- Octavio Lopez, et al. v. Barajas Ramirez, et al.24CV004364 · Motion for Determination of Good Faith SettlementGRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- ConnieJo Stubblefield, et al. vs. Michelle Foster, et al.25CV003431 · Motion to Strike; Demurrer; Request for Judicial NoticeMotion to Strike DENIED; Demurrer OVERRULED; Request for Judicial Notice GRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- Jane Doe v. F&G Rentals25CV003452 · Minor’s Compromise PetitionCONTINUEDAug 28, 2026
- Jesus Corza Huerta v. Araceli Cortez Hernandez, et al.24CV004625 · Motion to Contest Application for Determination of Good Faith SettlementDENIEDAug 28, 2026
- Fabiola Cervantes v. Hotels of Monterey Peninsula, LLC24CV004228 · Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories 82 and 93 and for Sanctions; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents 98, 106, 107, 109, and 111 and to Award Sanctions; Defendant’s Motion for a Protective OrderPlaintiff's Motion to Compel (Interrogatories) DENIED. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel (RFP) GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Defendant's Motion for a Protective Order GRANTED.Aug 28, 2026
- LVNV Funding LLC v. Ryan Wisnoski25CV003663 · Motion to Quash Service of SummonsDENIEDAug 28, 2026
- Jose Trinidad Morales v. Hilltown Packing Co, Inc.26CV002001 · Motion to Compel Arbitration, Dismiss Class Claims, and Stay ActionGRANTEDAug 28, 2026
- Clorinda Russo v. MV Transportation, Inc., et al.26CV000879 · Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant to Serve Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant to Serve Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant to Serve Further Responses to Requests for ProductionGRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; Defendant ordered to serve further responses and pay sanctionsAug 28, 2026
- Jacobo Ruelas v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, et al.25CV005192 · Plaintiff’s Motion for ReconsiderationDENIEDAug 28, 2026
- Ayman K. Adeeb, DDS v. Ronald Gene Shikashio26CV002301 · Defendant’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s ComplaintSUSTAINED as to both the second and third causes of action without leave to amend.Aug 28, 2026
- Clayton Construction, Inc. v. Roclan Maguire, et al.25CV001074 · Application for Right to Attach Order and Order for Issuance of Writ of AttachmentDENIEDAug 27, 2026
- Clayton Construction, Inc. v. Roclan Maguire, et al.25CV001074 · Application for Right to Attach Order and Order for Issuance of Writ of AttachmentDENIEDAug 27, 2026
- Cristina Araujo, et al. v. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemNot stated · Not stated · Plaintiffs’ Motion to Strike or Tax Defendant’s Memorandum of CostsGRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Total cost awarded to Defendant is $277.91.Aug 24, 2026
- Artemio Cuellar Garcia, et al. v. Lizbeth Cruz Garcia24CV004962 · Minor’s Compromise PetitionGRANTEDAug 21, 2026
- Dion L. Johnson v. S. Aceves22CV003240 · Plaintiff’s Motion to Reconsider and/or Modify Motion to Compel Order; Plaintiff’s Motion for Order Appointing Expert WitnessDENIEDAug 21, 2026
- Alexandra Guadalupe Venegas, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al.23CV002984 · Minor’s Compromise PetitionCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026
- Jose Javier Garcia Pantoja, et al. v. Ernest Gomez25CV001863 · Minor’s Compromise PetitionParties to appear regarding the status of the petitionAug 21, 2026
- Ryan Kelly v. California Artichoke and Vegetable Growers Corporation26CV000092 · Petition for Peremptory Writ of MandateDENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICEAug 21, 2026
- Monterey Bay Emergency Partners v. Erin Sullivan, M.D., Inc.26CV001118 · Defendant’s Motion for ReconsiderationDENIEDAug 21, 2026
- Gabriel Cantellano Garcia v. Salinas Valley Fair, Inc. et al.26CV001911 · Motion for Judgement on the PleadingsGRANTEDAug 21, 2026
- Gabriel Cantellano Garcia v. Salinas Valley Fair, Inc. et al.26CV001911 · Motion for Judgement on the PleadingsGRANTEDAug 21, 2026
- Gabriel Cantellano Garcia v. Salinas Valley Fair, Inc. et al.26CV001911 · Motion for Judgement on the PleadingsGRANTEDAug 21, 2026
- Gabriel Cantellano Garcia v. Salinas Valley Fair, Inc. et al.26CV001911 · Motion for Judgement on the PleadingsGRANTEDAug 21, 2026
- Gabriel Cantellano Garcia v. Salinas Valley Fair, Inc. et al.26CV001911 · Motion for Judgement on the PleadingsGRANTEDAug 21, 2026
- Gabriel Cantellano Garcia v. Salinas Valley Fair, Inc. et al.26CV001911 · Motion for Judgement on the PleadingsGRANTEDAug 21, 2026