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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In The Matter of The Wempe Family 2013 Trust
26PR000128 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR ORDER DETERMINING TRUST’S TITLE TO PROPERTY (HEGGSTAD)
CONTINUEDJul 23, 2026
Mark Andrews v. Richard Rockwell et al
24CV000304 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANT ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR CO. OF SAN FRANCISCO, LLC’S MOTION TO STRIKE THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AND DEMURRER
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Conservatorship of Joaquin Sebastian Reynaldo
25PR000065 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW – 1ST YEAR
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Jane Doe v. Joseph Tolfree et al
23CV000759 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION FOR CONTEMPT
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Catherine D Holmes et al v. FCA US LLC et al
25CV001211 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO COMPEL INITIAL DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE § 871.26 AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS
DENIEDJul 22, 2026
Maria Consuelo Huerta De Mora v. Cintas Corporation No. 3 et al
25CV000955 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION BY DEFENDANT MARIA CALDERON FOR DETERMINATION OF GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT; MOTION TO QUASH DEFENDANTS CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 3 AND SAM BROVELLI’S SUBPOENA FOR DEFENDANT MARIA CALDERON’S RECORD FROM STATE FARM MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Edwin Vincent, A minor et al v. Fred William Gallegos et al
22CV000060 · Joseph J. Solga · CONFERENCE STATUS RE: STATUS OF SETTLEMENT DISTRIBUTION / MC-356
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Estate of George W Turner
25PR000048 · Joseph J. Solga · STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION
APPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 22, 2026
Conservatorship of James R. Gill
25PR000132 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW – 1ST YEAR
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
Jose Galvan v. Boardwalk Property Services, LLC et al
24CV001105 · Joseph J. Solga · COMPLIANCE HEARING
VACATEDJul 22, 2026
Monica Regalado et al v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
22CV001602 · Cynthia P. Smith · Defendant's Motion to Compel Production of Plaintiff's Vehicle for Inspection; Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Motion to Compel the Deposition and Accompanying Document Production of Plaintiff Maria Regalado; Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Motion to Compel the Deposition and Accompanying Document Production of Plaintiff Monica Regalado
Motion [1] GRANTED; Motions [2] and [3] DENIED.Jul 21, 2026
Conservatorship of Octavio Hernandez Espinoza
22PR000222 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review Hearing
Appearance required; Conservator shall appear prepared to discuss status of filing an accounting.Jul 21, 2026
Red Target, LLC dba SCJ Commercial Financial Services v. Kiersten Firquain
23CV000301 · Joseph J. Solga · Defendant Kiersten Firquain's Motion to Strike the Entirety of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint
DENIEDJul 21, 2026
Estate of Marilyn Louise Quint
23PR000119 · Joseph J. Solga · Status Hearing re: Final Distribution
Appearance required.Jul 21, 2026
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. v. Sophay Seng
25CV000013 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion to Vacate Dismissal and Enter Judgment Under Terms of Stipulated Settlement
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
Ryan Robles v. Barry Callebaut USA, LLC
25CV000606 · Cynthia P. Smith · Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and Representative Action Settlement
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
Thomas Pollock et al v. Angel Melendez Pimentel et al
25CV000964 · Joseph J. Solga · Defendant Federal Insurance Company's Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Further Responses to Interrogatories
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
Matter of The Patrick Family 1992 Revocable Trust
26-21326 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for Approval of Twenty-Third Account and Report of Trustee and for Trustee Fees
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
In The Matter of Nicolas F De Pierola Alvarado
26CV000983 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for Change of Name
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
In The Matter of Margareth Mariel Areas
26CV001091 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for Change of Name
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
Estate of James E Lough
26PR000055 · Joseph J. Solga · Petition for Instruction to Revoke Trust by its own terms
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
In The Matter of Irrevocable Trust Agreement dated December 28, 1976 fbo Meredith Mateo and Irrevocable Trust Agreement dated December 29, 1976 fbo Meredith Mateo
26PR000122 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for Instructions to Combine Similar Trusts
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
In The Matter of The Potter Family Trust
26PR000130 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY BY TRUST; AND FOR ORDER DIRECTING TRANSFER OF TITLE TO TRUSTEE
GRANTEDJul 17, 2026
Estate of Julia Sotomayor Feliciano
25PR000130 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION
CONTINUEDJul 17, 2026
Jarred Pearce v. Modern Cooperage USA LLC
25CV000517 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF’S SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET THREE AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS; MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF’S REQUESTS FOR IDENTIFICATION AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET THREE AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS
GRANTEDJul 17, 2026
Josefina Hernandez et al v. G.L. Mezzetta, Inc. et al
22CV001280 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENT; MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS, AND CLASS REPRESENTATIVE ENHANCEMENT PAYMENTS
GRANTEDJul 17, 2026
First Select Corporation v. Paniagua, J.
26-08396 · Cynthia P. Smith · HEARING OF CLAIM OF EXEMPTION
CONTINUEDJul 17, 2026
Guardianship of Juan Pablo Garcia Rodriguez et al
26PR000108 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; PETITION FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGS
CONTINUEDJul 17, 2026
Guardianship of Amanii Daniela Rose Quinnine
26PR000121 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR
CONTINUEDJul 17, 2026
Guardianship of Carlos Julian Robles Almeida
26PR000076 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; PETITION FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGS
GRANTEDJul 17, 2026
Braulio Reyes Carreta v. Flor De Maria Carreta De La Cruz
26FL000268 · Douglas Skelton · CONFIDENTIAL REQUEST FOR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE FINDINGS [FL-356]
CONTINUEDJul 17, 2026
Estate of Marie-Louise Sardeman
26PR000133 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR PROBATE OF LOST WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT
GRANTEDJul 17, 2026
In The Matter of Courtney Alohalani Robinson
26CV001137 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
CONTINUEDJul 17, 2026
In The Matter of Lidia Sigova
26CV001223 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
CONTINUEDJul 17, 2026
Guardianship of Benjamin Sanchez
26PR000047 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR
CONTINUEDJul 17, 2026
Conservatorship of Beverly J. Ribelin
19PR000041 · Joseph J. Solga · Fourth account and report of conservator; Petition for allowance of fees
GRANTEDJul 16, 2026
City of American Canyon v. Timothy J. Shea et al
20CV001254 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion for determination of legal issues regarding severance damages and goodwill damages
GRANTED IN PART and MOOT IN PARTJul 16, 2026
Conservatorship of Rose Jackson
21PR000029 · Joseph J. Solga · Accounting; Biennial Review
CONTINUEDJul 16, 2026
Charleen Wignall-Ewing v. Uegene Armstead et al
23CV000124 · Joseph J. Solga · Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion to compel further responses; Motion for sanctions
CONTINUEDJul 16, 2026
Seferino Garcia v. DHR Construction, Inc.
24CV000295 · Joseph J. Solga · Status re: compliance hearing
Satisfied; action concludedJul 16, 2026
Estate of Erlinda C. Vidal
24PR000297 · Joseph J. Solga · Status hearing re: final distribution
CONTINUEDJul 16, 2026
Dave Van Pelt v. Walmart, Inc. et al
25CV001124 · Cynthia P. Smith · Transfer out hearing to confirm acceptance of case by Placer County
CONTINUEDJul 16, 2026
McGrew Behavior Intervention Services, Inc. v. Israel Delgado
25CV001274 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to Strike (Anti-SLAPP); Application for Order to Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction
CONTINUEDJul 16, 2026
Lorena Zuniga Montelongo v. Bianco Winegrowing
25CV001906 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to compel arbitration and stay proceedings
CONTINUEDJul 16, 2026
Andre Nave-Hernandez v. SRGA Resort, LP et al
25CV002138 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to compel further responses (SRGA Resort, LP); Motion to compel further responses (Auberge Resorts, LLC); Motions for sanctions
Motion as to Auberge Resorts continued; status update required as to SRGA ResortJul 16, 2026
Bright Power, Inc. v. Accelerant National Insurance Company et al
24CV002174 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANTS BLUE SKY UTILITY LLC AND BLUE SKY UTILITY 2021 IV LLC’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF BRIGHT POWER, INC.’S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT
SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMENDJul 15, 2026
Rore Manufacturing, Inc. v. Karen Coffy
26CV000810 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANT’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE SLAPP SUIT AND FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
Capital One, N.A. v. Sharon Salomon
26CV000771 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE
GRANTEDJul 15, 2026
Conservatorship of Emiliano Martinez
26PR000080 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON – LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIP
APPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 15, 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
APPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 15, 2026