Orange County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Orange County Superior Court — 4,141 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.
- Rodriguez vs. Melo25-01470408 · Andre Manssourian · Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default; Case Management ConferenceJul 10, 2026
- Lauretano vs. UDR Eight80 II LP26-01537862 · Andre Manssourian · Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike Complaint; Case Management ConferenceJul 10, 2026
- Morrissey vs. Noujaim25-01506560 · Andre Manssourian · Motion for PreferenceWITHDRAWNJul 10, 2026
- Lauretano vs. UDR Eight80 II LP26-01537862 · Andre Manssourian · Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike ComplaintDemurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Castro vs. Nissan North America, Inc.30-2025-01471644-CU-BC-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion to be Relieved as Counsel of RecordGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- David Dyrnaes as Trustee for the David Neil Dyrnaes and Mayumi Nagakura Joint Living Trust, Dated August 11, 2010 vs. City of Laguna Beach30-2025-01519061-CU-WM-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion for Leave to File Second Amended ComplaintGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Southern California Edison Company vs. Powell Constructors Inc.30-2025-01537140-CU-PO-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Demurrer to ComplaintOVERRULEDJul 10, 2026
- Secor vs. Wong24-01419650 · Andre Manssourian · Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Response to Requests for AdmissionsGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Pham vs. Alarian30-2024-01425258-CU-FR-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion for Terminating Sanctions Striking Defendants’ Answers and Entering DefaultGRANTED in partJul 10, 2026
- Rodriguez vs. Melo25-01470408 · Andre Manssourian · Motion to Set Aside/Vacate DefaultDENIEDJul 10, 2026
- Witham vs. Engle23-01340545 · Andre Manssourian · Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Response to Requests for AdmissionsDENIEDJul 10, 2026
- Salinas vs. Bazoft Automotive23-01352644 · Andre Manssourian · Motion to be Relieved as Counsel of RecordCONTINUEDJul 10, 2026
- Grigsby vs. Steele Canyon Golf Course Corp.30-2024-01435496-CU-PO-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Demurrer to Third Amended ComplaintCONTINUEDJul 10, 2026
- Wells vs. Lyft, Inc.22-01297972 · Andre Manssourian · Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written)GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Auto Box Fullerton, LLC vs. Roseville Fullerton Burton Holdings, LLC23-01309593 · Andre Manssourian · Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of RecordGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Cecilia and John V, LLC vs. Nguyen24-01431827 · Andre Manssourian · Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of RecordCONTINUEDJul 10, 2026
- Villasenor vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.30-2024-01430801-CU-BC-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion to Reopen Discovery to Compel and Complete Deposition of Plaintiff’s Designated Experts or Exclude their Testimony and Impose SanctionsDENIED as MOOT; Sanctions GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Nichols vs. Sazegar30-2026-01555761-CU-OR-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion to Expunge Lis PendensDENIEDJul 10, 2026
- Foerster vs. The City of Laguna Niguel30-2023-01338201-CU-PO-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion for Leave to File Third Amended ComplaintGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Chandra vs. K1 Speed, Inc.30-2024-01381781-CU-PO-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion to Strike, or Alternatively, Tax K1 Speed-Irvine LLC’s Memorandum of CostsGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Thomas vs. City of Rancho Santa Margarita30-2024-01396694-CU-PO-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion for Leave to File First Amended Cross-Complaint; Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Motion for Summary AdjudicationLeave to File: GRANTED; MSJ: GRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Meriplex Communications, LTD. vs. Rocker Solenoid Company30-2026-01551910-CU-CL-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion to Impose a Cost Obligation and Stay CaseGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Espinoza Aceves vs. Southern California Edison Company30-2024-01436382-CU-PO-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion to Consolidate CasesDENIEDJul 10, 2026
- Sultzer vs. Ford Motor Company30-2025-01464483-CU-BC-CJC · Kimberly Knill · Motion for Judgment on the PleadingsDENIED in part, GRANTED in partJul 10, 2026
- Rayhan2024-01401950 · Megan L. Wagner · Demurrer to Second Amended Petitioner; Motion to Stay ProceedingsGRANTED as to the alternative motion to stay.Jul 10, 2026
- Plunkett2024-01405064 · Megan L. Wagner · Motion for an Order Requiring Petitioner, Roger Plunkett, to File an UndertakingGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- Lopez vs. Atrium Hospitality LP2022-01245971 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion for Final ApprovalGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Orange County Transportation Authority vs. Deen2021-01214128 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of RecordGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Garcia-Reyes vs. Fastcility Corporation2024-01430431 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Embee Inc vs. Safeco Insurance Company of America2012-00586683 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or AdjudicationDENIEDJul 9, 2026
- Lopez vs. CH Robinson Company, Inc.2022-01259258 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Higginbotham vs. Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery, LLC2023-01320469 · Layne H. Melzer · Final AccountingGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Barber vs. Multi Media, LLC2025-01531751 · Layne H. Melzer · Demurrer to Complaint; Motion for Protective Order; Motion to Strike portions of DemurrerDemurrer Sustained in part with/without leave; Motion to Strike Denied; Motion for Protective Order DeniedJul 9, 2026
- Matute v. Textile Products, Inc.2023-01354041 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion for Preliminary approval of Class/PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Medero vs. Norada Capital Management2024-01445239 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Corelogic, Inc. vs. Underwriters at Lloyds Syndicate 4711 Asp Subscribing To Policy No. B0713medte20010342025-01521725 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Johnston vs. The Regents of the University of California30-2025-01494202-CU-CR-CJC · Andre De La Cruz · Motion to Clarify and/or Modify Minute OrderDENIEDJul 9, 2026
- Patel vs. Amanda Rafi, DMD, A Professional Dental Corporation30-2022-01262979-CU-OE-CJC · Andre De La Cruz · Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for ProductionDENIEDJul 9, 2026
- Noriega vs. Avalonbay Communities, Inc.30-2024-01389908-CU-PO-CJC · Andre De La Cruz · Motion to Compel the Further Deposition TestimonyDENIEDJul 9, 2026
- Sais vs. Cubesmart2025-1469238 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or AdjudicationDENIEDJul 9, 2026
- Merino vs. Pacific Coast Patrol, Inc30-2023-01357282 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion to Compel Deposition; Motion to Enforce Court Order; Motion to Enforce SubpoenaCONTINUED. Motion to enforce against defendants: DENIED. Motion to enforce subpoena: CONTINUED.Jul 9, 2026
- Software Freedom Conservancy, Inc. vs. Vizio, Inc.21-01226723 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or AdjudicationGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Woods v. General Motors, LLC24-1427229 · Theodore Howard · Motion to tax memorandum of costsGRANTED in part and DENIED in partJul 9, 2026
- Schatz vs. New Life Treatment Center, Inc30-2025-01480879 · H. Shaina Colover · Demurrer to Cross-Complaint; Motion to Strike Answer; Motion to Strike Portions of Cross-ComplaintDemurrer: OVERRULED as to 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th; SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to 2nd, 8th. Motion to Strike Punitive Damages: DENIED. Motion to Strike Answer: DENIED.Jul 9, 2026
- Guzman vs. Gordon24-01437581 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion to Quash SubpoenaWithdrawnJul 9, 2026
- Satin vs. HH Law Firm25-01458863 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Deem Facts AdmittedCONTINUED in part; DENIED as MOOT in partJul 9, 2026
- Nguyen vs. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., INC.25-01531711 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion to Strike Complaint; Demurrer to ComplaintDemurrer SUSTAINED in part/OVERRULED in part; Motion to Strike GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- Santos vs. Crenshaw Manufacturing Inc.2025-01488879 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to set aside void abstract of judgment; release judgment lien; request for attorney fees and costsGRANTED as to abstract and lien; DENIED as to feesJul 9, 2026
- Petition of Greenberg2026-01559277 · David J. Hesseltine · Petition to compel inspection of corporate recordsCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
- Holt vs. JLK, LLC2 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion to be relieved as counselGRANTEDJul 9, 2026