Napa County Tentative Rulings

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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Napa County Superior Court — 645 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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Estate of Karl J Porter
24PR000279 · Joseph J. Solga · REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR, PETITION FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION AND FOR STATUTORY ATTORNEY’S FEES WITH WAIVER OF ACCOUNT
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 28, 2026
Estate of Robert Bernard Hope
24PR000315 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 28, 2026
Conservatorship of Lee Miller
22PR000104 · Cynthia P. Smith · THIRD AND FINAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORT OF CONSERVATOR; PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF FEES TO CONSERVATOR OF PERSON AND ESTATE, FOR ATTORNEY FEES, AND FOR TERMINATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP
GRANTEDMay 28, 2026
Gary Loebner v. Thomas O'Connor
21CV000055 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
GRANTEDMay 28, 2026
Conservatorship of Wilson James Davis
20PR000055 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW HEARING
CONTINUEDMay 28, 2026
Michelle Henry-Ellis v. Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc, et al
24CV001387 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS; MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES; MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION AND SUPPLEMENTAL INTERROGATORIES
GRANTEDMay 28, 2026
Estate of Frank J. Husic
24PR000052 · Cynthia P. Smith · FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF EXECUTOR ON WAIVER OF ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ITS APPROVAL, FOR ALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY COMPENSATION FOR THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE EXECUTOR AND FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION
GRANTEDMay 28, 2026
Estate of Stoddard, Clara Juree
26-25033 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION AND WAIVER OF ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF EXECUTOR, PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY FEES TO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
DENIEDMay 28, 2026
In The Matter of Steven N. Ferrara Revocable Living Trust
26PR000026 · Joseph J. Solga · FIRST AMENDED PETITION BY TRUSTEE TO DETERMINE TITLE TO PROPERTY
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 28, 2026
Phillip R. Christman v. Arturo Curiel et al
25CV001366 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
GRANTEDMay 27, 2026
Francisco J Carrillo Carlos et al v. Subaru of America, Inc.
24CV000871 · Joseph J. Solga · DEFENDANT SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.’S MOTION TO TAX COSTS OF PLAINTIFFS
GRANTED IN PART; taxed in the amount of $527.55May 27, 2026
Conservatorship of Rogelio Perez-Plancarte
25PR000117 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON – LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIP
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 27, 2026
In The Matter of Trisha Marie Brown
26CV000414 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDMay 27, 2026
In The Matter of Nicole Thomas
26CV000775 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDMay 27, 2026
In The Matter of Arturo Garcia Sapien
26CV000690 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDMay 27, 2026
Conservatorship of Phillip Craig
26PR000061 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 27, 2026
Water Audit California v. County of Napa et al
25CV002032 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEMURRER TO PETITIONER’S SECOND AMENDED VERIFIED PETITION; MOTION TO STRIKE
Demurrer SUSTAINED with leave to amend; Motion to strike MOOTMay 27, 2026
Conservatorship of Octavio Hernandez Espinoza
22PR000222 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW HEARING
CONTINUEDMay 27, 2026
Greg Peters et al v. Susan Burnham Jevarian et al
23CV001586 · Cynthia P. Smith · ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE; PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT
OSC vacated; Motion for leave to file second amended complaint GRANTEDMay 27, 2026
Estate of Gloria Maxine Lopez
24PR000039 · Joseph J. Solga · REPORT ON STATUS OF ADMINISTRATION
CONTINUEDMay 27, 2026
Daniel Uhimets v. Jaye Miller
26CV000672 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition to Release Mechanic’s Lien
GRANTEDMay 22, 2026
Ryan Newberry v. Napasport, LLC
22CV000521 · Joseph J. Solga · Renewed Motion to Disburse the Settlement Proceeds
GRANTEDMay 22, 2026
Conservatorship of Spencer Lewis Rollins
24PR000199 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review Hearing
Matter set for Biennial Review hearing on 2028-01-06May 22, 2026
Flor de Maria “Pamela” Huamanialdaz v. Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC et al
25CV001897 · Joseph J. Solga · Plaintiff’s Motion for a Protective Order
GRANTED IN PART; DENIED IN PARTMay 22, 2026
Metropolitan Wines LLC et al v. Allied World Assurance Company Inc. et al
24CV000739 · Joseph J. Solga · Defendant Allied World Assurance Company (US) Inc.’s Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Cross-Complaint and Second Amended Answer
GRANTEDMay 22, 2026
Julianne Wurm v. James Pitkow et al
24CV000921 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion to tax costs
DENIEDMay 21, 2026
Conservatorship of Karen Lee
24PR000278 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review hearing; First account and report of conservator; Petition for allowance of fees
GRANTEDMay 21, 2026
Conservatorship of Patsy Ann Mallmann
24PR000299 · Joseph J. Solga · Accounting; Review hearing
CONTINUEDMay 21, 2026
In the Matter of 2012 Irrevocable Matthew L. Gennet Trust
25PR000301 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to quash service of summons and complaint for lack of jurisdiction
GRANTEDMay 21, 2026
Estate of Arthur Lee Landmark
26PR000077 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for letters of administration
GRANTEDMay 21, 2026
Estate of Daniel Edward Gobeil
23PR000345 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for determination of heirs
GRANTEDMay 21, 2026
Jose Antonio Ceballos Cruz v. Cakebread Cellars
25CV002628 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to compel discovery responses
GRANTED IN PARTMay 21, 2026
Conservatorship of Florence Barnes
26-65666 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review hearing
CONTINUEDMay 21, 2026
In The Matter of John J. Morris
25PR000131 · Joseph J. Solga · First and final report of administrator; Petition for allowance of statutory compensation
GRANTEDMay 21, 2026
Nordby Construction Company v. Signorello Winery
23CV000838 · Cynthia P. Smith · Claim of Exemption
CONTINUEDMay 21, 2026
Angela Stefenoni et al v. Pacific Boat Services, Inc. et al
25CV002287 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion to compel production of documents; Motion for sanctions
GRANTED IN PARTMay 21, 2026
Estate of Christel Monika Marx
25PR000189 · Joseph J. Solga · First and final report of administrator; Petition for allowance of statutory compensation
GRANTEDMay 21, 2026
Conservatorship of Katherine Roxanne Wright
PR24886 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review hearing
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 21, 2026
Hector Zamora Ornelas v. D.R. Horton, Inc.
25CV002388 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to be Relieved as Counsel; Demurrer
Motion to relieve denied; Demurrer sustained with leave to amend.May 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Jesse Carapia Marin
25PR000022 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review Hearing
Matter set for Biennial Review in two years.May 20, 2026
Estate of Jack Vannatta II
25PR000074 · Cynthia P. Smith · Status Hearing Re: Final Distribution
CONTINUEDMay 20, 2026
Chrisine Lintz v. Glass Warehouse, LLC. et al
25CV000326 · Cynthia P. Smith · Confirm Receipt & Acknowledgment of Order for Deposit of Money in Blocked Account
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 20, 2026
In The Matter of Caleb Sinclair Smith
26CV000794 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for Change of Name
GRANTED if proof of publication filed; otherwise continued.May 20, 2026
In The Matter of Theresa A. McCarthy
25PR000238 · Cynthia P. Smith · First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account and Petition for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Administrator and Attorney and for Final Distribution
GRANTEDMay 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Dominic Royce Molina
26PR000052 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator of the Person
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 20, 2026
Estate of Janell Switzer
23PR000173 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES
MOOTMay 19, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Yessica A Perez
24CV000032 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION
MOOTMay 19, 2026
Estate of Cristina Chiprez Gonzalez
23PR000176 · Cynthia P. Smith · FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR ON WAIVER OF ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT, FOR ALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY COMPENSATION TO ADMINISTRATOR AND ATTORNEYS, AND REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES TO ATTORNEYS, FOR WITHHOLDING OF A RESERVE, AND FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION
GRANTEDMay 19, 2026
Estate of Anita R. Chambers
24PR000266 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION
CONTINUEDMay 19, 2026
In The Matter of Samantha SanFilippo
26CV000714 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
CONTINUEDMay 19, 2026