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 — 4,046 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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First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company vs. Mana Family Holdings LLC
2026-01573260 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion for order to permit inspection under Civil Code section 2929.5
GRANTEDAug 20, 2026
In Re: Verdell
2026-01577324 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion for approval of transfer of structured settlement payment rights
GRANTEDAug 20, 2026
Advanced Fiberglass Concepts vs. APG, LLC
2024-1416858 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to quash discovery subpoenas; Motion for protective orders; Demurrer; Motion to strike
DENIED (subpoenas); OVERRULED (demurrer); DENIED (motion to strike)Aug 19, 2026
Uthman vs. Angel Babies Surrogacy & Egg Donation LLC
2022-1276938 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to Amend Judgment to Award Attorney’s Fees, Prejudgment Interest and Costs
GRANTED in part, DENIED in partAug 19, 2026
Johnson – Trust
30-2024-01427023 · Catherine Evans · Motion to Quash
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Woodbury Place Apartments LLC vs. Pugh
30-2025-01525819 · Jennifer McCartney · Defendant’s Motion to Quash Service
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Adland Apartments, LLC, as to undivided 77% interest vs. Reyes
30-2026-01583425 · Jennifer McCartney · Defendant’s Demurrer to the Complaint
OVERRULEDAug 19, 2026
Costa – Trust
30-2024-01399805 · Catherine Evans · Motion to Enforce Settlement
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Woodforest National Bank vs. Nissani
2023-1334704 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion for Summary Judgment
GRANTED as to Defendants Nissani and HSK Investments; DENIED as to Defendants Leoni, Rashti, and SarrafAug 19, 2026
Vega vs. Bearley
2024-1424606 · Scott A. Steiner · Demurrer to answer
SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in partAug 19, 2026
Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Sofonio
2025-1455712 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to be relieved as counsel
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Bussolini vs. Ma
2026-1553859 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to be relieved as counsel
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Stellino – Probate
30-2020-01169626 · Catherine Evans · Motion to Set Aside
GRANTED in part and DENIED in partAug 19, 2026
Manoussi vs. Sterling Infosystems, Inc.
2023-1363467 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to withdraw from arbitration and for monetary sanctions
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Alexander vs. Bhavsar
2023-01318557 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to exclude testimony
DENIED in part, GRANTED in partAug 19, 2026
Rodriguez vs. Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
2024-1419322 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to quash service of summons
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Kimberly Arms, LLC vs. James D. White, as Trustee of the Henry A. Fredricks Separate Property Trust dated October 12, 1988
2025-1516494 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to strike
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Anaya-Flores vs. Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
2025-1465984 · Scott A. Steiner · Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay the Action
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Nguyen – Conservatorship
30-2023-01345985 · Catherine Evans · Motion to Modify Order
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Williams – Trust
30-2025-01533843 · Catherine Evans · MOTION TO SET ASIDE
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Poska - Trust
01447409 · Motion to quash subpoena (ROA 51)
GRANTED (as to fees); Subpoena quashed by stipulation.Aug 19, 2026
Schmidt - Trust
01194033 · Motion to strike or tax costs (ROA 480)
GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. Costs taxed in amounts of $2,500 and $58,030.92.Aug 19, 2026
Mello - Trust
01411596 · Motion to be relieved as counsel (ROA 84); Review hearing re status of stay (ROAs 66 and 88)
Motion to be relieved as counsel GRANTED. Stay matter continues for review.Aug 19, 2026
Rodman – Trust
01499532 · Motion to compel further responses to requests for production of documents (ROA 39)
GRANTED; $3,120.00 in sanctions awarded.Aug 19, 2026
Governing Board of the Los Alamitos Unified School District vs. Commission on Professional Competence
Governing Board of the Los Alamitos Unified School District vs. Commission on Professional Competence · Donald F. Gaffney · Request for Stay
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Nava vs. Ortscheid
Nava vs. Ortscheid · Donald F. Gaffney · Demurrer
SUSTAINEDAug 19, 2026
Irvine Westpark Plaza LLC vs. Diesel 1 LLC
Irvine Westpark Plaza LLC vs. Diesel 1 LLC · Donald F. Gaffney · Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Diyar Irvine, LLC vs. Elzoheiry
Diyar Irvine, LLC vs. Elzoheiry · Donald F. Gaffney · Objections to Referee’s Reports and Recommendations
OVERRULEDAug 19, 2026
Young vs. Gunlei Corporation
Young vs. Gunlei Corporation · Donald F. Gaffney · Motion to Vacate
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Neumann vs. Mull
Neumann vs. Mull · Donald F. Gaffney · Demurrer by Defendant JM Welding Products, LLC; Demurrer by Defendants Andrew Burke, Thomas Bruno, Sara Abrams, and James Mull; Motion to Strike by Defendant JM Welding Products, LLC; Plaintiff’s Omnibus Motion to Strike
MixedAug 19, 2026
Do vs. Pham
Do vs. Pham · Donald F. Gaffney · Motion for Summary Judgment/Adjudication
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Dinh vs. The M General Construction Company
Dinh vs. The M General Construction Company · Donald F. Gaffney · Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Verganza Chavez vs. Savant Construction, Inc.
Verganza Chavez vs. Savant Construction, Inc. · Donald F. Gaffney · Motion to Consolidate
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Dilani vs. Guaranteed Property Inspections, LLC
Dilani vs. Guaranteed Property Inspections, LLC · Donald F. Gaffney · Motion to Compel Further Responses to RFPs
DENIEDAug 19, 2026
Youssef vs. BCKG Beach Properties, LLC
Youssef vs. BCKG Beach Properties, LLC · Donald F. Gaffney · Demurrer
OVERRULEDAug 19, 2026
Gillespie vs. Ford Motor Company
Gillespie vs. Ford Motor Company · Donald F. Gaffney · Motion for Summary Judgment
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Medina vs. SACER Enterprises, LLC
Medina vs. SACER Enterprises, LLC · Donald F. Gaffney · Motion to Consolidate
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Birchall vs. Orange County Sheriff Department
25-01505924 · Gassia Apkarian · Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
Stockstill vs. Interinsurance Exchange of The Automobile Club
26-01558281 · Gassia Apkarian · Demurrer to Complaint
Demurrer is off calendar as MOOTAug 18, 2026
S.K. Laboratories, Inc. vs. Tiger Fitness, Inc.
24-01422874 · Gassia Apkarian · Motion for Entry of Judgment
DENIED without prejudiceAug 18, 2026
Neri Bahena vs. Gregory’s Pallet Inc.
22-01281126 · Gassia Apkarian · Motion for Reconsideration
DENIED in part; MODIFIED in partAug 18, 2026
Moslehi vs. County of Orange
24-01428581 · Gassia Apkarian · Motion to Vacate the Jury Trial
DENIEDAug 18, 2026
Yanishevska vs. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
26-01545506 · Gassia Apkarian · Demurrer to Complaint
SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to second cause; OVERRULED as to fourth causeAug 18, 2026
Bian vs. Latreill
24-01390510 · Gassia Apkarian · Anti-SLAPP Motion
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
Riar vs. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
24-01434242 · Gassia Apkarian · Motion for Attorney Fees
GRANTED in partAug 18, 2026
Jones vs. PHH Mortgage Inc.
25-01473497 · Gassia Apkarian · Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions Of Second Amended Complaint
CONTINUEDAug 18, 2026
Martin vs. General Motors LLC
25-01488670 · Gassia Apkarian · Motion for Attorney Fees
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
Johnston vs. Disneyland
25-01515207 · Gassia Apkarian · Demurrer to First Amended Complaint
OVERRULEDAug 18, 2026
INFINITE LOWE RESIDENCE INC. MECIJA
2024-01433225 · Lee L. Gabriel · MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINT
CONTINUEDAug 18, 2026
GUEVARA VS. ALHALLAQ
2025-01492960 · Lee L. Gabriel · MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINT
CONTINUEDAug 18, 2026