Orange County Tentative Rulings

Name: California Superior Court Tentative Rulings
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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.

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Carlton v. Ford Motor Company
24-1445099 · Theodore Howard · Motion for summary adjudication
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
Brimm vs. Mobilitas Insurance Company
2026-01565804 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to compel responses to document requests, special interrogatories, and form interrogatories
CASE TRANSFERRED to San Mateo CountyJul 9, 2026
Steinhardt vs. Capistrano Unified School District
3 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion for Summary Judgment
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Pacific Sands LLC vs. Smith
6 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion for summary judgment
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Nemmer vs. Renegade RV
7 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion for attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses
GRANTED in part and DENIED in partJul 9, 2026
United Auto Credit Corporation v. All Credit Car Sales LLC
25-1529116 · Theodore Howard · Motion to be relieved as counsel
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Diversified Search Group vs. Invoy Technologies LLC
10 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion for leave to file a second amended complaint
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Lopez vs. Cross Roads Apartments
5 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion to deem matters admitted; Request for sanctions
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Jerisat vs. Young
2025-01476022 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion for Order to Prohibit Plaintiff from Appearing in Pro Per
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
JIMENEZ vs. CLEARPATH MEDICAL, LLC
2026-01556323 · Thomas J. Lo · Demurrer to Complaint
SUSTAINED; Plaintiff granted 15 days leave to amend.Jul 9, 2026
Legacy Medical Consultants, LP vs. Jim Seraj
2025-01530373 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to vacate judgment
Appear and update the courtJul 9, 2026
Raz Yaron vs. Sierra S. Conley
2026-01546480 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion for assignment order
DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICEJul 9, 2026
Homman Holding, Inc. vs. Epps
24-01403120 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
MedLab20230, Inc. v. UHC of California
25-1506621 · Theodore Howard · Demurrer
SUSTAINED with 30 days’ leave to amendJul 9, 2026
Pate vs. Lane
2021-01231702 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication
No tentative ruling.Jul 9, 2026
Pope v. Hyundai Motor America
25-1471444 · Theodore Howard · Motion for judgment on the pleadings
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
Yoon v. Ross Stores, Inc.
26-1538080 · Theodore Howard · Motion to be relieved as counsel
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
Brown vs. Chapman University
2025-01517766 · Thomas J. Lo · Demurrer to Amended Complaint
Sustained in part and overruled in part; Plaintiff granted ten days leave to amend.Jul 9, 2026
FCI Lender Services, Inc. vs. Tenenbaum
2026-01557568 · Thomas J. Lo · Demurrer to Complaint
VacatedJul 9, 2026
The City of Dana Point vs. SND, L.P.
2026-01570223 · David J. Hesseltine · N/A
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
Gregg vs. Swift Transportation Co. of AZ LLC
30-2023-01366366 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication
GRANTED in part, DENIED in part.Jul 9, 2026
BCAL Construction Inc. vs. LA Clinque Moliere Birthplace and Woman’s Wellness, Inc.
30-2025-01535433 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion to Compel Production
GRANTED; sanctions denied.Jul 9, 2026
Wilson vs. Oscar Health Plan of California
2022-01298798 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to tax costs (cross motions)
GRANTED IN PART; DENIED IN PARTJul 9, 2026
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan vs. Sharp Memorial Hospital
2026-01566981 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to seal portions of opposition brief
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
McMillan vs. Exir Co., Inc.
2012-00564599 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to deposit funds with the court and for entry of satisfaction of judgment
No tentative ruling; appearance orderedJul 9, 2026
Solorzano vs. Origence Lending, Inc.
2026-01554439 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion to Compel Arbitration
GRANTED; Action stayed.Jul 9, 2026
Merchant Capital Source, LLC vs. Gorilla Cords, LLC
2016-00874703 · David J. Hesseltine · Renewed motion for order enforcing statutory duty after levy
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
Pasche vs. Ox Car Care, Inc.
2026-01548650 · David J. Hesseltine · Petition to confirm arbitration award
GRANTED; Request for additional interest or attorney's fees DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICEJul 9, 2026
Lakeview Village Corp. vs. Court
30-2024-01399839 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication
DENIED.Jul 9, 2026
Huawei Ma, Trustee of The Liu and Ma Family Trust vs. Li
30-2025-01520541 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint; Demurrer to Complaint
Demurrer: OVERRULED as to 1st, 2nd, 4th causes of action; SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to 3rd; SUSTAINED without leave to amend as to 5th, 6th. Motion to Strike: DENIED as to punitive damages; GRANTED with leave to amend as to attorney fees.Jul 9, 2026
Johnson vs. General Motors LLC
4 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion to compel compliance with C.C.P. § 871.26; Request for sanctions
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Bush v. California Cemetery and Funeral Services, LLC
24-1438792 · Theodore Howard · Motion for summary judgment; Motion for summary adjudication
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Thompson vs. Doan
1 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion to Compel
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
Power vs. Deerfield Apartments, LLC
2025-01473139 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion to Compel Arbitration
Action stayed.Jul 9, 2026
Hoang vs. South Longspur Trust, Dated 6/6/2018
2018-01021633 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion for monetary sanctions
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Trosper vs. Enloe
2019-01086297 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to set aside judgment
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
DMC Charter Service, LLC vs. Namdar
2024-01399364 · David J. Hesseltine · Order to show cause and affidavit for contempt
Appear for hearingJul 9, 2026
Doe vs. Crossline Community Church
8 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion to proceed under pseudonym
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Lopez, Bark & Schulz LLP vs. Watson
2025-01537149 · David J. Hesseltine · Petition to confirm arbitration award; ex parte application for order permitting service via electronic mail
No tentative on the meritsJul 9, 2026
Adjemian vs. Gallo
9 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion to compel answers to special interrogatories
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
Weaver vs. Chauhan
2025-01500925 · Thomas J. Lo · Demurrer to Amended Complaint
No tentative ruling.Jul 9, 2026
DURKIN vs. MONROE
2026-01556307 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion to Strike
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
Landgren v. Green Living
23-1305159 · Theodore Howard · Motion for leave to file first amended complaint
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Gibson Holdings, LLC v. Pure Rapscallion, Inc.
24-1382 · Theodore Howard · Order to Show Cause
Answer strickenJul 9, 2026
Delatorre v. Smith
25-14980567 · Theodore Howard · Motion for consolidation
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
Jarol v. Chehabi
25-1525670 · Theodore Howard · Motion for leave to file first amended complaint
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Kwak vs. Mistry
2023-01307909 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Dismissal
Conditionally GRANTED; Plaintiff ordered to pay $4,000 in fees.Jul 9, 2026
Nationwide Insurance Company vs. Cal-Coast Packing & Crating, Inc.
2025-01501912 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Morel vs. The Irvine Company LLC
2025-01524966 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion to Compel Arbitration
GRANTED; Action stayed.Jul 9, 2026
Busk vs. Yorba Linda Water District
30-2022-01274513-CU-EI-CJC · Andre De La Cruz · Motion for Protective Order; Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Admission; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories
DENIEDJul 9, 2026