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CaseDivisionJudgeMotionRulingIndexedHearing
34-2022-00314757-CU-DF-GDS
Elite Healthcare Resources LLC vs. Star Nursing Services, Inc.
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 27, 2026Apr 28, 2023
34-2022-00314285-CU-BT-GDS
Adel Park LLC vs. Accelerated Growth Solutions LLC
CivilUnknownCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Apr 28, 2023
34-2022-00313492-CU-PO-GDS
Dawn Musselman, Individually and as Successor-in Interest to the Estate of Rick Lee Musselman vs. Ronald Ellis
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJun 15, 2026Apr 28, 2023
34-2022-00328432-CU-BC-GDS
Wesley Leonard Pastorius vs. General Motors, LLC
CivilCase Management ConferenceCase is referred to Trial Setting Process.Jul 30, 2026May 5, 2023
34-2022-00314757-CU-DF-GDS
Elite Healthcare Resources LLC vs. Star Nursing Services, Inc.
CivilMotion to Compel Further Responses to DiscoveryGRANTED, IN PARTJul 27, 2026May 10, 2023
34-2022-00326241-CU-NP-GDS
Afshin Eslami M.D. vs. Dignity Health
CivilDemurrer; Request for Judicial NoticeSUSTAINED, with leave to amend; Request for judicial notice is granted.Jul 21, 2026May 17, 2023
34-2018-00243344-CU-PO-GDS
Cheryl Pocock vs. Darrel Cowan
CivilCase Management ConferenceMandatory Appearance of parties is required.May 28, 2026May 19, 2023
34-2020-00278403-CU-PO-GDS
Desiree McFarland vs. Winco Foods LLC
CivilCase Management ConferenceThe Case Management Conference is continued to 03/22/2024.Aug 6, 2026May 26, 2023
34-2022-00325508-CU-OE-GDS
Ronald W. Watson, Jr. vs. Dignity Health
CivilCase Management ConferenceCase is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.Aug 12, 2026May 26, 2023
34-2022-00325547-CU-BC-GDS
Alfreda Smith vs. Nissan North America Inc
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 16, 2026May 26, 2023
34-2022-00317545-CU-PO-GDS
Richard Holben, as Heir-at-Law and Successor-in-Interest of David Holden, Deceased vs. Windsor El Camino Care Center, LLC
CivilCase Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.Aug 3, 2026May 26, 2023
34-2022-00325485-CU-BC-GDS
Deshawn Black Cunningham vs. Vanderbreek Motors, Inc
CivilUnknownCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026May 26, 2023
34-2022-00328432-CU-BC-GDS
Wesley Leonard Pastorius vs. General Motors, LLC
CivilMotion to Compel Further ResponsesGRANTED in part; DENIED in part.Jul 30, 2026May 31, 2023
34-2022-00328432-CU-BC-GDS
Wesley Leonard Pastorius vs. General Motors, LLC
CivilMotion to Compel Further Responses to Special InterrogatoriesGRANTEDJul 30, 2026May 31, 2023
34-2022-00326363-CU-PO-GDS
Diana Wallace vs. Richard Anders
CivilCase Management Conference - Case Management ProgramCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026Jun 2, 2023
34-2022-00326241-CU-NP-GDS
Afshin Eslami M.D. v. Dignity Health
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 21, 2026Jun 2, 2023
34-2022-00318084-CU-BC-GDS
Bryan Finkel vs. General Motors, LLC
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026Jun 9, 2023
34-2022-00331141-CU-PO-GDS
D.B. vs. Doe Medical Center
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 19, 2026Jun 9, 2023
34-2022-00316048-CU-OR-GDS
E & A Monroy Holdings LLC vs. HSU Family Trust
CivilCase Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.Aug 11, 2026Jun 9, 2023
34-2022-00316220-CU-OE-GDS
David Sahar vs. The Regents of the University of California
CivilCase Management ConferenceReferred to Trial Setting Process; no appearance required if counsel confer and submit dates.Aug 3, 2026Jun 9, 2023
34-2020-00277794-CU-BT-GDS
sandeep Kaur vs. Sukhdip Mann
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 5, 2026Jun 9, 2023
34-2022-00326525-CU-PO-GDS
Lorena Maldonado vs. Khanh Q Le
CivilCase Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.May 27, 2026Jun 9, 2023
34-2023-00335002-CU-BC-GDS
Heather Ramirez-Kotey vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., a California Corporation
CivilMotion to Compel ArbitrationCONTINUEDAug 20, 2026Jun 13, 2023
34-2022-00327207-CU-OR-GDS
Robert Jantzen vs. Hia Xia Lee
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Jun 16, 2023
34-2022-00326202-CU-BC-GDS
Martin Tejeda vs. Keith Seibert
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDMay 28, 2026Jun 16, 2023
34-2022-00329107-CU-PO-GDS
Michael Helmrich vs. San Juan Unified School District
CivilMotion to StrikeDROPPED as MOOTJul 7, 2026Jun 20, 2023
34-2022-00329107-CU-PO-GDS
Michael Helmrich vs. San Juan Unified School District
CivilDemurrer to AnswerSUSTAINED with leave to amendJul 7, 2026Jun 20, 2023
34-2022-00314757-CU-DF-GDS
Elite Healthcare Resources LLC vs. Star Nursing Services, Inc.
CivilMotion to StrikeGRANTED with leave to amendJul 27, 2026Jun 22, 2023
34-2022-00314757-CU-DF-GDS
Elite Healthcare Resources LLC vs. Star Nursing Services, Inc.
CivilDemurrerGRANTED with leave to amendJul 27, 2026Jun 22, 2023
34-2022-00330147-CU-PL-GDS
Jennifer Nevarez vs. Horizon Global Corporation, a Delaware Corporation
CivilMotion for Admission Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDJun 30, 2026Jun 22, 2023
34-2022-00330147-CU-PL-GDS
Jennifer Nevarez vs. Horizon Global Corporation, a Delaware Corporation
CivilMotion for Admission Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDJun 30, 2026Jun 22, 2023
34-2022-00328075-CU-PO-GDS
Jessica Thomas vs. USA Multifamily Management Inc
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 5, 2026Jun 23, 2023
34-2022-00327471-CU-CO-GDS
City of American Canyon vs. City of Vallejo
CivilCase Management ConferenceCase referred to Trial Setting ProcessJul 30, 2026Jun 23, 2023
34-2018-00243344-CU-PO-GDS
Cheryl Pocock vs. Darrel Cowan
CivilCase Management ConferenceMandatory appearance requiredMay 28, 2026Jun 23, 2023
34-2022-00316048-CU-OR-GDS
E & A Monroy Holdings LLC vs. HSU Family Trust
CivilMotion to Compel Production; Motion for SanctionsMotion to compel production GRANTED; Motion for issue sanctions DENIED; Motion for monetary sanctions GRANTED in the amount of $760.Aug 11, 2026Jun 28, 2023
34-2022-00316048-CU-OR-GDS
E & A Monroy Holdings LLC vs. HSU Family Trust
CivilMotion to Compel Production; Motion for monetary sanctionsGRANTEDAug 11, 2026Jun 28, 2023
34-2022-00316048-CU-OR-GDS
E & A Monroy Holdings LLC vs. HSU Family Trust
CivilMotion to Compel Production; Motion for Issue Sanctions; Motion for Monetary SanctionsGRANTED in part, DENIED in part. Motion to compel granted. Motion for issue sanctions denied. Monetary sanctions of $760 awarded.Aug 11, 2026Jun 28, 2023
34-2022-00318084-CU-BC-GDS
Bryan Finkel vs. General Motors, LLC
CivilMotion to CompelDENIEDAug 13, 2026Jun 29, 2023
34-2022-00316954-CU-PA-GDS
Nadezhda Nadia Davidova vs. Erfan Ahmadi
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 22, 2026Jun 30, 2023
34-2022-00326363-CU-PO-GDS
Diana Wallace vs. Richard Anders
CivilMotion to Compel - Other - Civil Law and Motion Form and Special Interrogatories; ProductionGRANTEDAug 13, 2026Jul 6, 2023
34-2022-00326363-CU-PO-GDS
Diana Wallace vs. Richard Anders
CivilMotion to Deem Matters AdmittedGRANTED, unless Defendant has or does serve verified responses, before the hearing, in substantial compliance with Code of Civil Procedure § 2033.220.Aug 13, 2026Jul 6, 2023
34-2020-00277794-CU-BT-GDS
sandeep Kaur vs. Sukhdip Mann
CivilMotion to Withdraw as CounselDROPPED for failure to submit proof of service of the motion on his client and all other parties who have appeared in the case.Aug 5, 2026Jul 6, 2023
34-2022-00327588-CU-PO-GDS
Christopher Mayo as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Stephen Mayo vs. Shi-iii Prairie City Landing Owner LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 4, 2026Jul 21, 2023
34-2022-00318615-CU-PA-GDS
Lyberal Johnson individually and as the Adminstrator for the Estate of Earl Baker vs. Casey Jordan Main
CivilUnknownCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 8, 2026Jul 21, 2023
34-2022-00318831-CU-BC-GDS
Janice Elizabeth Arnold vs. Antelope Manufactured Home Community, L.P.
CivilUnknownCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 11, 2026Jul 21, 2023
34-2022-00329107-CU-PO-GDS
Michael Helmrich vs. San Juan Unified School District
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 7, 2026Jul 21, 2023
34-2021-00313174-CU-CD-GDS
Sandra & John Glaeser vs. Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
CivilCase Management ConferenceThe Court has read and considered the Joint Case Management Statement. NO APPEARANCE REQUIRED. Further conference scheduled.Jun 5, 2026Jul 27, 2023
34-2022-00318983-CU-BC-GDS
Balkar Singh Thind vs. Kuldip Singh Sidhu
CivilCase Management ConferenceCase is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.Aug 14, 2026Jul 28, 2023
34-2022-00328712-CU-OR-GDS
Kenneth Kral vs. Chico Telecom, Ltd
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDMay 26, 2026Jul 28, 2023
34-2020-00291438-CU-BC-GDS
Eden Gardens Center, LLC vs. Janak K. Mehtani
CivilMotion to Compel Further Discovery ResponsesGRANTEDJul 14, 2026Aug 1, 2023
34-2020-00291438-CU-BC-GDS
Eden Gardens Center, LLC vs. Janak K. Mehtani
CivilMotion to Compel Compliance of ProductionGRANTEDJul 14, 2026Aug 1, 2023
34-2020-00291438-CU-BC-GDS
Eden Gardens Center, LLC vs. Janak K. Mehtani
CivilMotion to compel further responses to Special Interrogatories (set one)Granted in part and denied in part.Jul 14, 2026Aug 1, 2023
34-2020-00291438-CU-BC-GDS
Eden Gardens Center, LLC vs. Janak K. Mehtani
CivilMotion to Compel Further Discovery Responses ProductionDENIEDJul 14, 2026Aug 1, 2023
34-2020-00291438-CU-BC-GDS
Eden Gardens Center, LLC vs. Janak K. Mehtani
CivilMotion to Compel Further Discovery ResponsesGRANTED in part; Plaintiff's request for monetary sanctions denied.Jul 14, 2026Aug 1, 2023
34-2022-00328643-CU-OE-GDS
Vanessa Singh vs. State of California, Department of General Services
CivilMotion to StrikeGranted in part, Denied in partAug 7, 2026Aug 1, 2023
34-2022-00328643-CU-OE-GDS
Vanessa Singh vs. State of California, Department of General Services
CivilUnstatedDemurrerDemurrer overruled as to First Cause of Action; sustained with leave to amend as to Fourth Cause of Action.Aug 7, 2026Aug 1, 2023
34-2022-00328828-CU-CL-GDS
One Beacon An Intact Company v. Elizabeth Sue Ivanovich
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026Aug 4, 2023
34-2022-00331719-CU-PO-GDS
Catherine Moseley Jackson, in her individual capacity and as successor-in-interest to the Estate of Blair Moseley vs. BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc.
CivilSteven M. GevercerDemurrerOVERRULED as to first and second causes of action; SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to third and fourth causes of action.Aug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2023
34-2021-00310309-CU-PA-GDS
Leonitha Kontos vs. DBI Beverage, Inc
CivilUnknownCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 9, 2026Aug 4, 2023
34-2019-00264029-CU-PA-GDS
Allegra Aquil-Sims vs. Brian A Ramirez
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDMay 28, 2026Aug 4, 2023
34-2022-00317395-CU-PA-GDS
Ruby-Lynn Ragasa Idmilao vs. Sharif Davlatberki
CivilMennemeierMotion for Protective OrderDENIEDMay 28, 2026Aug 8, 2023
34-2022-00325547-CU-BC-GDS
Alfreda Smith vs. Nissan North America Inc
CivilMotion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set OneGRANTED in part, DENIED in partJul 16, 2026Aug 17, 2023
34-2023-00335002-CU-BC-GDS
Heather Ramirez-Kotey vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., a California Corporation
CivilMotion to Compel Arbitration and Stay ProceedingsCONTINUEDAug 20, 2026Aug 24, 2023
34-2022-00316048-CU-OR-GDS
E & A Monroy Holdings LLC vs. HSU Family Trust
CivilMotion for Leave to Amend ComplaintGRANTEDAug 11, 2026Aug 24, 2023
34-2021-00302151-CU-MC-GDS
Eduardo Munoz Hurtado, an individual derivatively on behalf of HS & S Striping Company Inc vs. Alejandro Munoz Hurtado, individually and as President of HS & S Striping Company Inc
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 20, 2026Aug 25, 2023
34-2022-00329842-CU-PO-GDS
Jane Doe vs. Point Quest, Inc.
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 19, 2026Aug 25, 2023
34-2022-00330147-CU-PL-GDS
Jennifer Nevarez vs. Horizon Global Corporation, a Delaware Corporation
CivilCase Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.Jun 30, 2026Aug 25, 2023
34-2021-00304799-CU-NP-GDS
Scott Smith vs. John Jurin
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 28, 2026Aug 25, 2023
34-2023-00335002-CU-BC-GDS
Heather Ramirez-Kotey vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
CivilMotion to Compel Arbitration and Stay ProceedingsDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 30, 2023
34-2022-00317395-CU-PA-GDS
Ruby-Lynn Ragasa Idmilao vs. Sharif Davlatberki
CivilMotion for Protective OrderGRANTEDMay 28, 2026Aug 31, 2023
34-2023-00333208-CL-CL-GDS
OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. Wayne W Mccarrel Odell
CivilMotion for Leave to File First Amended Summons and ComplaintGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Sep 7, 2023
34-2023-00335656-CU-PA-GDS
Linette Ramirez Lujan vs. Luis Gonzalez
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 31, 2026Sep 8, 2023
34-2022-00327207-CU-OR-GDS
Robert Jantzen vs. Hia Xia Lee
CivilCase Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.Aug 18, 2026Sep 8, 2023
34-2021-00300899-CU-AF-GDS
The People Of The State Of California vs. $148,843 In U.S. Currency
CivilMotion to compel further responses to special interrogatoriesDENIEDAug 6, 2026Sep 13, 2023
34-2022-00331481-CU-PO-GDS
J.M. vs. Doe 1, a California nonprofit corporation
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026Sep 15, 2023
34-2023-00336865-CU-BC-GDS
Mitchell Gobert vs. General Motors, LLC
CivilDemurrerDROPPED from calendar at the request of the moving party.Aug 10, 2026Sep 21, 2023
34-2022-00317981-PR-LA-FRC
In the matter of Ramon Andre Moraga
ProbateSpecial Set (Name Extension) Status ConferenceCONTINUEDMay 28, 2026Sep 21, 2023
34-2023-00336865-CU-BC-GDS
Mitchell Gobert vs. General Motors, LLC
CivilMotion to StrikeDROPPEDAug 10, 2026Sep 21, 2023
34-2021-00306246-CU-OE-GDS
Anthony Bizzie vs. Cypress Healthcare Group, LLC
CivilCase Management ConferenceNO APPEARANCE REQUIREDJul 24, 2026Sep 29, 2023
34-2022-00331719-CU-PO-GDS
Catherine Moseley Jackson, in her individual capacity and as successor-in-interest to the Estate of Blair Moseley vs. BHC Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc.
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 4, 2026Sep 29, 2023
34-2022-00317395-CU-PA-GDS
Ruby-Lynn Ragasa Idmilao vs. Sharif Davlatberki
CivilMotion to Continue TrialGRANTEDMay 28, 2026Sep 29, 2023
34-2022-00317981-PR-LA-FRC
In the matter of Ramon Andre Moraga
ProbateSpecial Set (Name Extension) Status ConferenceThe matter should be transferred back to Dept. 129. The matter is continued to November 14, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in Dept. 129.May 28, 2026Oct 5, 2023
34-2022-00329107-CU-PO-GDS
Michael Helmrich vs. San Juan Unified School District
CivilDemurrerCONTINUEDJul 7, 2026Oct 11, 2023
34-2022-00329107-CU-PO-GDS
Michael Helmrich vs. San Juan Unified School District
CivilUnknownMotion to StrikeCONTINUEDJul 7, 2026Oct 11, 2023
34-2022-00328075-CU-PO-GDS
Jessica Thomas vs. USA Multifamily Management Inc
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDAug 5, 2026Oct 13, 2023
34-2018-00243344-CU-PO-GDS
Cheryl Pocock vs. Darrel Cowan
CivilCase Management ConferenceMandatory Appearance RequiredMay 28, 2026Oct 20, 2023
34-2021-00292686-CU-BT-GDS
North Bay Steel Mill Supply & Recycling Inc. vs. California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
CivilMotion for Judgment on the PleadingsGRANTED with leave to amendJul 13, 2026Oct 26, 2023
34-2021-00313174-CU-CD-GDS
Sandra & John Glaeser vs. Lennar Homes of California, Inc.
CivilCase Management ConferenceThe Court has read and considered the Joint Case Management Statement filed by the parties and now issues the following tentative ruling: NO APPEARANCE REQUIRED. FURTHER CONFERENCE.Jun 5, 2026Oct 26, 2023
34-2021-00299111-CU-PO-GDS
Lakshmi Sambandham vs. Rebecca Diane Hill
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026Oct 27, 2023
34-2021-00304799-CU-NP-GDS
Scott Smith vs. John Jurin
CivilMotion to StrikeDENIED as untimelyJul 28, 2026Nov 2, 2023
34-2021-00309302-CU-BC-GDS
Jacqueline Ramirez vs. General Motors, LLC
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJul 15, 2026Nov 3, 2023
34-2022-00329107-CU-PO-GDS
Michael Helmrich vs. San Juan Unified School District
CivilMotion to StrikeDROPPED from calendar as mootJul 7, 2026Nov 8, 2023
34-2022-00329107-CU-PO-GDS
Michael Helmrich vs. San Juan Unified School District
CivilDemurrer to affirmative defensesSpecial demurrer overruled; general demurrer sustained as to affirmative defenses 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22; overruled as to 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 16, 18, 21. Leave to amend granted.Jul 7, 2026Nov 8, 2023
34-2023-00335824-CU-FR-GDS
Netlinks, Inc vs. Ahmad Esmati
CivilMotion to Quash Service of Summons and Cross ComplaintGRANTEDAug 3, 2026Nov 14, 2023
34-2021-00311493-CU-FR-GDS
David Ferguson vs. Joshua Bryant
CivilMotion to Compel Further Discovery ResponsesDENIEDJun 13, 2026Nov 15, 2023
34-2021-00292613-CU-FR-GDS
Bahman M. Nazari, as assignee of Xena Enterprises Inc vs. The McClatchy Company
CivilCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDMay 26, 2026Nov 17, 2023
34-2022-00324160-CU-PA-GDS
Monica Torres-Mendoza vs. Penske Truck Leasing Co.
CivilMotion to ConsolidateDROPPED at the request of the moving partyJun 2, 2026Nov 17, 2023
34-2022-00314757-CU-DF-GDS
Elite Healthcare Resources LLC vs. Star Nursing Services, Inc.
CivilMotion to Compel ComplianceGRANTED. Defendant's request for sanctions is denied.Jul 27, 2026Nov 21, 2023
34-2023-00333705-CU-BC-GDS
Naeim Zamani Mahfroujaki, individually, and as a derivative action vs. Zoom, Inc.
CivilCase Management ConferenceCase referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.Jun 17, 2026Dec 1, 2023
34-2021-00298634-CU-BT-GDS
Umar N. Saeed, individually and as assignee of Naiel Enterprises vs. Sandeep Badhan
CivilUnknownCase Management ConferenceCONTINUEDJun 16, 2026Dec 1, 2023

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