Napa County Tentative Rulings

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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Napa County Superior Court — 644 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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Alexander Rowland et al v. Newco Capital Group LLC et al
25CV002471 · Joseph J. Solga · Demurrer of Defendants Newco Capital Group LLC and Newco Capital Group VI LLC
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Larissa Anne Baity
PR23559 · Joseph J. Solga · Review hearing
Set for Review – Biennial hearingAug 20, 2026
McGrew Behavior Intervention Services, Inc. v. Israel Delgado
25CV001274 · Cynthia P. Smith · Attorneys fees
GRANTED IN PARTAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Carlo Manuel Barrera
25PR000086 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review – 1st Year
Set for Review – Biennial hearingAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Dustin Farfan Hernandez
25PR000111 · Joseph J. Solga · Review – 1st Year
Set for Review – Biennial hearingAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Ariel J. Hughes
26-44501 · Joseph J. Solga · Review hearing
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Deirdre Combs
26PR000101 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON; PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 19, 2026
Conservatorship of Susan Alice Ernst
22PR000230 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW – BIENNIAL; SECOND ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE; AND PETITION FOR AN ORDER DECREASING BOND; AND FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Fedex Corporate Services, Inc. v. Wine Specialty Services LLC
23CV001063 · Joseph J. Solga · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Conservatorship of Joaquin Sebastian Reynaldo
25PR000065 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW – 1ST YEAR
CONTINUEDAug 19, 2026
The Nichols Partnership LLC v. SRGA LP et al
26CV000499 · Joseph J. Solga · DEFENDANT GA DEVELOPMENT NAPA VALLEY LP’S MOTION TO DISMISS OR STAY ON GROUNDS OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS; DEFENDANT GA DEVELOPMENT NAPA VALLEY LP’S DEMURRER; DEFENDANT SRGA LP’S MOTION TO DISMISS AND TO STAY; DEFENDANT SRGA LP DEMURRER
GRANTED (Motions to Dismiss), MOOT (Demurrers)Aug 19, 2026
Conservatorship of Corinne T. Rau
18PR000156 · Cynthia P. Smith · SECOND AMENDED FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF TRUSTEE AND PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 19, 2026
Estate of James Manuel Cook
25PR000141 · Joseph J. Solga · FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR ON WAIVER OF ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Estate of Susan Thirnbeck
25PR000158 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 19, 2026
Tifnique Garrison v. Store Storage
26CV000996 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFF’S APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER
CONTINUEDAug 19, 2026
Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America et al v. Richard Lynn Cox et al
25CV002519 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT’S RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
GRANTED. Sanctions denied.Aug 18, 2026
Estate of Aida D. Nunez
25PR000136 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
CONTINUEDAug 18, 2026
Marylouise Avist v. Nathan Fite et al
25CV000794 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT
GRANTED IN PART. DENIED as to deeming Second Amended Complaint filed.Aug 18, 2026
In The Matter of Jane Marie Dumas
26CV001359 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
Estate of Daniel Edward Gobeil
23PR000345 · Joseph J. Solga · FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT, FOR ALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY COMPENSATION TO ADMINISTRATOR AND ATTORNEYS AND FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
In The Matter of The Bressler Irrevocable Trust
26PR000097 · Cynthia P. Smith · VERIFIED PETITION TO COMPEL TRUST ACCOUNTING; TO COMPEL ACCOUNTING OF ACTS OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT; FOR BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND SURCHARGE; FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE; AND FOR DOUBLE DAMAGES UNDER PROBATE CODE § 859
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 18, 2026
Jeffrey Fallin v. Thomas Orlando et al
25CV002076 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEMURRER TO CROSS-COMPLAINANT
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 18, 2026
In The Matter of Michelle N. Cardozo
26CV001350 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
Estate of Wayne Milton Fullner
26PR000157 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
M5 Automotive LLC v. Kastner Automotive Inc. et al
22CV000567 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion for order ruling enforcement not stayed by appeal and undertaking required; Motion for discretionary undertaking
GRANTEDAug 14, 2026
Joel V. Benson v. Lisa Benson et al
25CV001556 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion for order appointing appraiser; Motion to recognize attorney fees as costs of partition
GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PARTAug 14, 2026
Global AG Properties USA LLC et al v. Fairwinds Estate
24CV001745 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion for terminating sanctions
GRANTEDAug 14, 2026
Conservatorship of Bruce E. Sandoval
26-43006 · Cynthia P. Smith · Biennial Review
The Court finds the Conservator is acting in the best interest of the Conservatee; matter set for review in two yearsAug 14, 2026
In the Matter of the Bruce Sandoval Trust
26-60272 · Cynthia P. Smith · Accounting Hearing
VACATEDAug 14, 2026
Charleen Wignall – Ewing v. Uegene Armstead et al
23CV000124 · Joseph J. Solga · OSC re: Court's motion to dismiss; Motion for summary judgment; Motion to compel further responses
DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE; Motions MOOTAug 14, 2026
In The Matter of Yuvachira Songtantarak
26CV001263 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for change of name
GRANTEDAug 14, 2026
Stacee Cootes v. Vincent Spohn et al
24CV000657 · Joseph J. Solga · Defendants' Motion to Compel Interrogatory Responses; Defendants' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents
GRANTED IN PARTAug 13, 2026
Andre Nave-Hernandez v. SRGA Resort, LP et al
25CV002138 · Cynthia P. Smith · Defendant SRGA Resort, LP's Motion for Leave to Withdraw its Answer; Plaintiff Andre Nave-Hernandez's Motion to Compel Further Responses from Defendant SRGA Resort, LP; Plaintiff Andre Nave-Hernandez's Motion to Compel Further Responses from Defendant Auberge Resorts, LLC
GRANTED IN PARTAug 13, 2026
Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. Rodrigo Barrera Lara et al
26CV000234 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion to Compel Responses to Demand for Production; Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories
GRANTED IN PARTAug 13, 2026
Lorena Zuniga Montelongo v. Bianco Winegrowing
25CV001906 · Cynthia P. Smith · CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; DEFENDANT BIANCO WINEGROWING’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGS
GRANTEDAug 12, 2026
Estate of William E. Jarvis
26PR000150 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT
GRANTEDAug 12, 2026
Conservatorship of Ashley Martinez
25PR000128 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW – 1ST YEAR
CONTINUEDAug 12, 2026
Eduardo Perez Mendoza et al v. Ronkar Deliveries LLC
24CV002048 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS CONFERENCE RE: STATUS OF SUPREME COURT’S DECISION IN FLOWERS FOOD
CONTINUEDAug 12, 2026
Conservatorship of Phillip Craig
26PR000061 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH BOND AND ACCOUNTING PURSUANT TO PROBATE CODE §2628
GRANTEDAug 12, 2026
Eduardo Perez Mendoza et al v. Ronkar Deliveries LLC
23CV001390 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS CONFERENCE RE: STATUS OF SUPREME COURT’S DECISION IN FLOWERS FOOD
CONTINUEDAug 12, 2026
Estate of Aida D. Nunez
25PR000136 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 12, 2026
Alexander Rowland et al v. Newco Capital Group LLC et al
25CV002471 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
CONTINUEDAug 11, 2026
Estate of Connie Ann Alric
25PR000148 · Cynthia P. Smith · FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT, FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION TO ATTORNEYS FOR ORDINARY SERVICES, FOR A RESERVE, AND FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION
GRANTEDAug 11, 2026
Conservatorship of Rajeshwari Pandey
26PR000141 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 11, 2026
In The Matter of Ruben Alejandro Trejo Lopez
26CV001287 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDAug 11, 2026
In the Matter of Sara Perez
26CV001110 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
CONTINUEDAug 11, 2026
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. v. Deborah L Paniagua
25CV001227 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT UNDER TERMS OF STIPULATED SETTLEMENT
GRANTEDAug 11, 2026
Meteor Growers, LLC v. Kimberton Wines, LLC et al
24CV001893 · Joseph J. Solga · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY AND TO COMPEL DEPOSITION
GRANTEDAug 11, 2026
In The Matter of The William R. and Gloria I. Garibaldi Living Trust
26PR000103 · Joseph J. Solga · AMENDED PETITION FOR ORDER DETERMINING TRUST’S TITLE TO PROPERTY
GRANTEDAug 11, 2026
Estate of Leslie James Ellison
26PR000147 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT
GRANTEDAug 11, 2026