Napa County Tentative Rulings
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.
- Alexander Perry v. County of Napa et al25CV000598 · Cynthia P. Smith · APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER CONTINUING THE TRIAL DATEGRANTEDJul 15, 2026
- Nick-O and Sons et al v. Rolando Herrera et al24CV000022 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS’ SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE AND RELATED TORTSOVERRULEDJul 15, 2026
- Eduardo Perez Mendoza et al v. Ronkar Deliveries LLC24CV002048 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS CONFERENCE RE: STATUS OF SUPREME COURT’S DECISION IN FLOWERS FOODAPPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 15, 2026
- Estate of Jo Ellen Francis25PR000061 · Joseph J. Solga · FIRST ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF STATUS; PETITION TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE; AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO DECEDENT’S TRUSTGRANTEDJul 15, 2026
- Conservatorship of Ashley Martinez25PR000128 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW – 1ST YEARCONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
- Integon National Insurance Company v. Andrew Madison Mackenzie-Davis et al26CV000413 · Joseph J. Solga · DEFENDANT BRYSON HALL’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINTOVERRULEDJul 15, 2026
- Conservatorship of Jurado, Francisco Jr.26-61496 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW HEARINGAPPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 15, 2026
- Conservatorship of: Lee James El Gal26-66178 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW HEARINGCONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
- In The Matter of Cameron Dean Busquaert26CV001237 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMECONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Barend Venter et al v. Ofer Yannay et al24CV000715 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THIS COURT’S ORDER OF MAY 13, 2026, GRANTING NOFAR USA’S MOTION TO DISMISSDENIEDJul 14, 2026
- Platte River Insurance Company v. William Deem et al24CV000384 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION FOR AWARD OF ATTORNEY FEESCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A v. Robert Juarez24CV002073 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATIONGRANTEDJul 14, 2026
- In The Matter of Sharon Ann Mullen26CV001143 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEGRANTEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Marsha Makemson26PR000115 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON AND ESTATEN/AJul 14, 2026
- Pamela J. Koussa v. Bill N. McCulloch25CV002562 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSELGRANTEDJul 14, 2026
- In The Matter of Ellenor Kathleen Braddon Harkin26CV000747 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEN/AJul 14, 2026
- In The Matter of Sara Perez26CV001109 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEGRANTEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Angel Alfaro23PR000065 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW HEARINGCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Stacee Cootes v. Vincent Spohn et al24CV000657 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO COMPEL INTERROGATORY RESPONSES AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS; MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; MOTION FOR TERMINATING OR ISSUE SANCTIONSCONTINUED (Discovery Motions); GRANTED IN PART (Terminating/Issue Sanctions)Jul 14, 2026
- American Canyon I, LLC; and Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, LLC v. City of American Canyon25CV002277 · Cynthia P. Smith · CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON’S DEMURRER TO AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATE; COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES; REQUEST FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEFSUSTAINED IN PART and OVERRULED IN PARTJul 14, 2026
- In the Matter of Samantha SanFilippo26CV000714 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMECONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- In the Matter of Sara Perez26CV001110 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMECONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Sienna Notaro26PR000113 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON – LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIPCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Rajeshwari Pandey26PR000141 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSONCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- Conservatorship of Lee Ann SedgwickPR22875 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW HEARINGCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- In The Matter of Catherine Marie Byers26CV000081 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Denny Mayeda v. Grant Reynolds et al21CV001212 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINTCONTINUEDJul 10, 2026
- In the Matter of The Hasty Family Trust25PR000242 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSELGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- M5 Automotive LLC v. Kastner Automotive Inc. et al22CV000567 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFF AND CROSS-DEFENDANT M5 AUTOMOTIVE LLC'S MOTION FOR: (1) AN ORDER RULING THAT ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEE AND COST AWARD IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY STAYED BY APPEAL AND THAT AN UNDERTAKING IS REQUIRED; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, (2) AN ORDER REQUIRING A DISCRETIONARY UNDERTAKINGCONTINUEDJul 10, 2026
- Blaire Trambley v. Craig Reid et al25CV002692 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION OF PLAINTIFF’S INDIVIDUAL PAGA CLAIM; DEFENDANT’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S REPRESENTATIVE PAGA CLAIMMotion to compel arbitration GRANTED; Demurrer OVERRULEDJul 10, 2026
- Bank of America N.A. v. Sydney L. Grant25CV002709 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION FOR ORDER THAT MATTERS IN REQUEST FOR ADMISSION OF TRUTH OF FACTS BE DEEMED ADMITTEDGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- In The Matter of Alice Adele Anamosa26CV000939 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAMEGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Adrian Ortiz v. Harvest Inn Team, LLC25CV000565 · Joseph J. Solga · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATIONDENIEDJul 10, 2026
- Yiota Patiris, et al. v. Kalaris Family Vineyard LLC, et al.23CV000211 · Cynthia P. Smith · Cross-Complainants’ Motion to Compel Further Responses to Interrogatories and Request for ProductionGRANTED in part and DENIED in partJul 9, 2026
- Colt Builders Corp. v. Russell Square Consulting, Inc. et al25CV000412 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to Compel Responses to RFA; Motion to Compel Production of Documents; Request for SanctionsDENIED in part, GRANTED in partJul 9, 2026
- Conservatorship of Jones, Jonathan Charles26-24623 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review HearingCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Estate of Stoddard, Clara Juree (G)26-25033 · Cynthia P. Smith · Petition for Final Distribution and Waiver of Account; Petition for Statutory FeesGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Robert Breed v. Adventist Health St. Helena et al26CV000093 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Subpoenas; Motion to Quash / Protective OrderGRANTED in part, DENIED in partJul 9, 2026
- Shirley Jo Kilgore v. Piner’s Nursing Home26CV001142 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion for Trial PreferenceGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Kevin Coluccio et al v. Thomas Trainor et al25CV001138 · Cynthia P. Smith · DemurrerCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Conservatorship of Steven Simas17PR000062 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review HearingCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Vladimir Privalov v. Villa Zinfandel LLC et al26CV000675 · Cynthia P. Smith · DemurrerCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Thomas Kensok et al v. Alison A. Barstad26CV000834 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to Vacate Stay of ProceedingsDENIEDJul 9, 2026
- Micheal J Hill v. Rene Trejo et al25CV001720 · Cynthia P. Smith · DemurrerSUSTAINEDJul 9, 2026
- James Keener et al v. DB Insurance Co., LTD26CV000162 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to Dismiss or StayCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Estate of Mark Wayne Miller25PR000059 · Cynthia P. Smith · First and Final Report of Administrator; Petition for settlement, allowance of fees, and final distributionGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Mark Andrews v. Richard Rockwell et al24CV000304 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion to Strike; DemurrerCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Conservatorship of Jesus Tejeda Alfaro21PR000118 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review HearingCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Balcal Construction, Inc. v. Suzanne Giraudo et al23CV001364 · Cynthia P. Smith · Motion for Leave to Amend Cross-ComplaintDENIEDJul 9, 2026
- Conservatorship of Sean Patrick Lyle26-61201 · Cynthia P. Smith · Review HearingCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026