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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Conservatorship of Spencer Lewis Rollins
24PR000199 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW HEARING
APPEARANCE REQUIRED.May 8, 2026
In The Matter of The Patsy Charles Mallman Family Trust
25PR000268 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR INSTRUCTION TO SELL CONSERVATEE’S RESIDENCE
GRANTEDMay 8, 2026
Jakeila Dotson v. Napa Valley Unified School District et al
25CV000969 · Joseph J. Solga · DEFENDANT NAPA VALLEY UNIFIEED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT
OVERRULED in part and SUSTAINED in partMay 8, 2026
Integon National Insurance Company v. Andrew Madison Mackenzie-Davis et al
26CV000413 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION BY PLAINTIFF FOR ORDER PERMITTING SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT ON DEFENDANT ANDREW MADISON MACKENZIE-DAVIS BY PUBLICATION
GRANTEDMay 8, 2026
In the Matter of Turkington Bypass Trust
26-61271 · Joseph J. Solga · FOURTEENTH ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF TRUSTEES; PETITION FOR SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNT; AND FOR APPROVAL OF TRUSTEES’ FEES
GRANTEDMay 8, 2026
Estate of Patty Jean Hicks
24PR000252 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for determination of entitlement to estate distribution; Status hearing re: final distribution
Appearance requiredMay 7, 2026
Conservatorship of Beverly J. Ribelin
19PR000041 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for appointment of probate conservator of the person
CONTINUEDMay 7, 2026
Desiree Vasquez v. Your Home Nursing Services, Inc.
22CV000508 · Cynthia P. Smith · Case review hearing re: final accounting and distribution of residual funds
Appearance requiredMay 7, 2026
American Express National Bank v. William Versaci
25CV000472 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion for Summary Judgment or in the alternative Summary Adjudication
GRANTEDMay 7, 2026
Conservatorship of Whitney Malone
26-28912 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review hearing
Matter set for review hearing in two years.May 7, 2026
Conservatorship of Paul L Geoffrion
24PR000135 · Joseph J. Solga · Fifth account and report; Petition for fees/costs; Petition to reduce bond; Petition to increase allowance
GRANTEDMay 7, 2026
Conservatorship of Ryli F. Shaffner
21PR000065 · Joseph J. Solga · Review hearing
Matter set for review hearing in two years.May 7, 2026
Estate of Judith M. Franzi Price
21PR000119 · Joseph J. Solga · Review hearing: status of administration
Appearance requiredMay 7, 2026
In the Matter of Irrevocable Special Needs Trust For Jamie J. Cooper
21PR000283 · Joseph J. Solga · Accounting hearing
MOOTMay 7, 2026
Estate of Nancy Jo Solario
25PR000060 · Cynthia P. Smith · Status hearing re: final distribution
MOOTMay 7, 2026
In The Matter of Julia A. Graham 2007 Revocable Trust
24PR000074 · Cynthia P. Smith · Status Update
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 6, 2026
Estate of Tilafaiga Faamuli Taape, Jr.
24PR000214 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for order directing transfer of assets to estate and for damages; Case management conference
APPEARANCE REQUIRED.May 6, 2026
In the Matter of The Hasty Family Trust
25PR000242 · Cynthia P. Smith · Amendment to First Account and Report of Co-Trustees and Petition for its Approval
APPEARANCE REQUIRED.May 6, 2026
Catherine D Holmes et al v. FCA US LLC et al
25CV001211 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMENDMay 6, 2026
Conservatorship of Susan Alice Ernst
22PR000230 · Cynthia P. Smith · Accounting; Review – Biennial
APPEARANCE REQUIRED. Counsel for Conservator is ordered to appear to update the Court on the filing of the Second report and account that was due December 10, 2025.May 6, 2026
Estate of Mark Wayne Miller
25PR000059 · Joseph J. Solga · Status Hearing re: Final Distribution
CONTINUEDMay 6, 2026
Conservatorship of Arturo Manuel Cruz
25PR000053 · Joseph J. Solga · Review – 1st Year
CONTINUEDMay 6, 2026
In The Matter of Karen K. Carson Revocable Trust
26PR000040 · Cynthia P. Smith · Court’s Motion to Strike the Amended Petition; Respondent Susannah G. Carson’s Demurrer to Petitioner’s Petition for Orders
The Clerk is directed to STRIKE the Amended Petition for Orders filed by John P. Lowney, III on April 15, 2026. Respondent’s Demurrer to the original Petition for Orders is SUSTAINED.May 6, 2026
In The Matter of George J Manyik and Antoinette J Manyik Family Trust
26PR000065 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition to Modify Trust re: Successor Trustees
APPEARANCE REQUIRED.May 6, 2026
Genevieve Welsh v. Thomas Brown et al
22CV000460 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTY
GRANTEDMay 5, 2026
Bank of America N.A. v. Kristen Rose Sass
24CV000269 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF STIPULATED SETTLEMENT
GRANTEDMay 5, 2026
In The Matter of Annalise L. Liskey Special Needs Trust
16PR000058 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR FEES FOR FORMER TRUSTEE AND COUNSEL, AND FOR COSTS
The petition is in order, the requested relief appears appropriate, and there is no opposition on file.May 5, 2026
Conservatorship of Merrily Wilkinson
26PR000046 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 5, 2026
Conservatorship of Earl Dean Pairett
26PR000070 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE
CONTINUEDMay 5, 2026
Conservatorship of Marvin M Braun
26PR000042 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW HEARING – CONFIRM CONSERVATEE CONSENTS TO PREVIOUS ORDERS
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 5, 2026
Alexander Rowland et al v. Newco Capital Group LLC et al
25CV002471 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
CONTINUEDMay 5, 2026
Estate of Christin D. Fowler
25PR000227 · Joseph J. Solga · FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF EXECUTOR AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT, FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION FOR ORDINARY SERVICES, AND FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION
GRANTEDMay 5, 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
CONTINUEDMay 5, 2026
John Michael Cole et al v. The Testate and Intestate Successors of Paula Von Duering, Deceased et al
25CV000177 · Cynthia P. Smith · CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULTS AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT; MOTION FOR AN ORDER ALLOWING SERVICE ON UNKNOWN PARTIES BY PUBLICATION
GRANTEDMay 5, 2026
Genevieve Welsh v. Robert Fanucci, et al.
22CV001147 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO LIFT DISCOVERY STAY IMPOSED DECEMBER 2, 2024
GRANTEDMay 5, 2026
Denise Anderson et al v. United Rental Realty, LLC
25CV001597 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFFS AND CROSS-DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY; PLAINTIFFS AND CROSS-DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY
CONTINUED (Discovery motion); GRANTED in part / DENIED in part (Further Discovery motion)May 5, 2026
In The Matter of Kathleen M Harris
26CV000429 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTED IN PARTMay 5, 2026
Igor Sill v. William Deem et al
24CV000698 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION (1) TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF’S DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS SET ONE TO WILLIAM DEEM; (2) TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF’S DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION, SET TWO, TO KIMBERTON WINES, LLC AND (3) FOR SANCTIONS
GRANTED in partMay 1, 2026
Kimberlee Hansen v. MM Asia Napa, LLC et al
26CV000043 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT; MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT
CONTINUEDMay 1, 2026
In the Matter of Guardianship of King Alexander Alcantar
26PR000041 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR
APPEARANCE REQUIREDMay 1, 2026
Manuel Del Arroz v. Gregory Hoffman et al
21CV000218 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE 4TH AMENDED COMPLAINT
DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICEMay 1, 2026
In the Matter of Guardianship of Kevin Miguel Garcia Medrano
25PR000188 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; PETITION FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGS
GRANTEDMay 1, 2026
Kristy Clemmer v. State of California Department of Transportation et al
23CV001412 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANT SOSCOL & SHELTER NAPA, LLC’S MOTION FOR DETERMINATION OF GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT
GRANTEDMay 1, 2026
In the Matter of Guardianship of Benjamin Sanchez
26PR000047 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR
CONTINUEDMay 1, 2026
The Silver Rose Residences Association et al v. Silver Rose Residential Owner LP et al
23CV000863 · Cynthia P. Smith · SPECIALLY APPEARING O’BRYAN PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECTS, INC.’S MOTION TO DISMISS OR STAY THIS ACTION UNDER C.C.P. SECTION 418.10(a)(2) AS TO O’BRYAN PARTNERSHIP ARCHITECTS, INC.
GRANTEDMay 1, 2026