Santa Cruz County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Santa Cruz County Superior Court — 213 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.
- H.N. v. OSKOLKOFF22CV01828 · DEFENDANT NADIA OSKOLKOFF’S MOTION TO DISMISSGRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. DIAZ25CV00161 · PLAINTIFF BANK OF AMERICA N.A.’S MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION (CCP § 664.6)GRANTEDSep 4, 2026
- CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC v. CHAVEZ24CV03566 · DEFENDANT CHAVEZ CALDERON’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATIONDENIEDSep 4, 2026
- HANSEN v. PIZZUTI25CV00519 · Demurrer; Motion to StrikeDENIEDSep 3, 2026
- PRICE v. CADDIE SERVICES, LLC, et al.26CV01602 · Motion to Change VenueGRANTEDSep 3, 2026
- SCHWARTZ v. CHESTNUT IDENTITY APPAREL, INC., et al.25CV03306 · Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories (General), Form Interrogatories (Employment), Request for Production, and for Monetary SanctionsGRANTEDSep 3, 2026
- STEIN v. B.W. PLUS SCOTTS VALLEY INN LLC26CV01419 · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGSGRANTEDSep 2, 2026
- S.C. v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al.22CV02216 · DEFENDANT PARENTS CENTER’S MOTION TO BE RELIEVEDGRANTEDSep 2, 2026
- WELLS FARGO, N.A. v. THAYER26CV00235 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENTGRANTEDSep 2, 2026
- CARDENAS PALOMO v. JA HOLDINGS, INC. et al.23CV02655 · MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDSep 1, 2026
- COOPER et al. v. KRAUSE et al.23CV01694 · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIAL AND JNOVParties shall appear.Sep 1, 2026
- CAMARGO v. PARADISE LANDSCAPE, et al.22CV00203 · MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDAug 31, 2026
- MAYNARD et al. v. ARREDONDO et al.22CV02512 · DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL; CCP §473(b)GRANTEDAug 31, 2026
- TD BANK v. CONTRERAS25CV02936 · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSELGRANTEDAug 31, 2026
- BRIGHT V. CALIF. FAIR PLAN ASSOC., et al.22CV00539 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION OF VICTORIA ROACH; DEFENDANT CALIF. FAIR PLAN ASSOC.’S MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING NOTICE OF DEPOSITION FOR VICTORIA ROACH AND ADDITIONAL PMQ, AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSPLAINTIFF’S MOTION DENIED; DEFENDANT’S MOTION GRANTEDAug 31, 2026
- PLANET56, LLC v. O’DONOGHUE24CV01796 · MOTIONS TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL (UNOPPOSED)GRANTEDAug 31, 2026
- WORKBENCH et al. v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ et al.26CV01095 · PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATEGRANTEDAug 31, 2026
- STEINMUELLER v. MONSANTO COMPANY25CV00168 · DEFENDANT MONSANTO COMPANY’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ADJUDICATIONVACATEDAug 31, 2026
- GIBB v. TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP.26CV00034 · RESPONDENT’S DEMURRER TO THIRD AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATEGRANTED, SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMENDAug 28, 2026
- KITCHELL v. HOTEL SOLARES, et al.24CV02633 · Carter · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIALDENIEDAug 28, 2026
- GARCIA v. LITTLE CAESAR’S OF SANTA CRUZ INC.25CV02148 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING RELIEF FROM WAIVER OF JURY TRIALGRANTEDAug 27, 2026
- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION v. TROUT GULCH, et al.23CV02345 · BETTY 41st, LLC’S MOTION TO ENFORCE DISCOVERY ORDER AND FOR MONETARY AND ISSUE SANCTIONSDENIEDAug 27, 2026
- REXEL USA, INC. v. McGRATH24CV01708 · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSELGRANTEDAug 27, 2026
- FERGUSON v. WALGREEN CO.26CV01339 · DEFENDANT’S DEMURREROVERRULEDAug 27, 2026
- SC LABORATORIES CALIFORNIA, LLC v. SC BLOOM NETWORK, INC.26CV00633 · DEFENDANT SC BLOOM’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULTDENIEDAug 27, 2026
- WESELOH et al. v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al.18CV03315 · Plaintiffs/Petitioners’ Motion for Change of VenueDENIEDAug 24, 2026
- NORES v. WILKERSON et al.26CV01438 · Defendants Abbey Bille Wilkerson and Roderick Wilkerson’s Demurrer to Complaint; Defendant Lin Holliday’s Demurrer to ComplaintDENIED (Overruled as moot)Aug 24, 2026
- LARKIN v. PARK & KISS, INC.26CV00361 · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDAug 24, 2026
- MCWAID v. REGENTS, et al.25CV01867 · DEFENDANT JORDAN’S MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINTDENIEDAug 21, 2026
- THE BLUFFS AT 44th LP and IRONCORE CONSTRUCTION LLC v. SUNRISE26CV02355 · PETITION FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY FROM LIEN AND FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEY’S FEESGRANTEDAug 21, 2026
- O’BRIEN v. CITY OF SANTA CRUZ25CV02991 · APPLICATION OF ELIANA L. HOLLOWAY TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICEGRANTEDAug 20, 2026
- COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ v. TISDALE24CV00045 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINTGRANTEDAug 20, 2026
- HAAG v. JACOBS, et al.25CV00616 · PLAINTIFF HAAG’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES BY DEFENDANT BERNICE JACOBS TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSGRANTED in part as to sanctions only; remainder moot.Aug 20, 2026
- LEVEE RANCH, LLC v. SUGARBEAR FARMS, et al.22CV01798 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, FOR ORDER DEEMING THAT MATTERS BE ADMITTED, AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSGRANTEDAug 19, 2026
- FEATHERS v. DLA PIPER LLP, et al.26CV00483 · Not specified · DEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER TO COMPLAINTGRANTED (Sustained without leave to amend)Aug 18, 2026
- COSTA v. GENERAL MOTORS, LLC25CV00973 · Not specified · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO STAY PROCEEDINGSDENIEDAug 18, 2026
- BOSWELL-JEUNG v. FCA, US, LLC24CV03485 · Not specified · DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR TERMINATING AND/OR EVIDENTIARY SANCTIONS AND MONETARY SANCTIONSTerminating/Evidentiary sanctions DENIED; Monetary sanctions GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
- GRADECON CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. CAPURRO24CV00678 · Not specified · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSELGRANTEDAug 18, 2026
- CALDERAS v. SEASCAPE RESORT LTD.23CV02138 · Not specified · MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDAug 18, 2026
- STEINBRUNER v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al.25CV03610 · Defendant County’s Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Request for Production, Sets One, and for Monetary SanctionsGRANTEDAug 17, 2026
- CHASE BANK, N.A. v. FARLEY25CV02254 · Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss; Plaintiff’s Motion for Order that Matters in Requests for Admission of Truth of Facts be Deemed AdmittedMotion to dismiss denied; Motion to deem admitted granted conditionallyAug 17, 2026
- CHASE BANK, N.A. v. FARLEY25CV02283 · Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss; Plaintiff’s Motion for Order that Matters in Requests for Admissions of Truth of Facts be Deemed AdmittedMotion to dismiss denied; Motion to deem admitted granted conditionallyAug 17, 2026
- STEINBRUNER v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al.20CV00443 · County Respondents’ Demurrer and Motion to Strike Petitioner’s Second Amended Petition for Writ of Mandate; Real Party in Interest Cal Fire’s Demurrer and Motion to Strike Petitioner’s Second Amended Petition for Writ of MandateDemurrers sustained without leave to amend; Motions to strike grantedAug 17, 2026
- GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY v. FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, et al.26CV00774 · Plaintiff Granite Construction Company’s Application for Christopher Olsen to Appear Pro Hac Vice; Defendants Swinerton Builders, Fidelity and Deposit Company, Zurich American Insurance, and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company’s Motion for Stay and to Compel ArbitrationApplication for pro hac vice granted; Motion to stay grantedAug 17, 2026
- BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. FARLEY25CV02436 · Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss; Plaintiff’s Motion for Order that Matters in Requests for Admissions of Truth of Facts be Deemed AdmittedMotion to dismiss denied; Motion to deem admitted granted conditionallyAug 17, 2026
- SEASCAPE RESORT OWNERS’ ASSN. v. SEASCAPE RESORT, et al.23CV01708 · PLAINTIFF/CROSS-DEFENDANTS SEASCAPE RESORT OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, STACIE POWER, AND ELLYN RUBIN’S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO SECOND AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT; DEFENDANT SEASCAPE RESORT LTD.’S MOTION FOR GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT; DEFENDANT RESORT’S MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES BY CROSS-DEFENDANT STACIE POWER TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE, AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS; DEFENDANT RESORT’S MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES BY CROSS-DEFENDANT STACIE POWER TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE, AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS; MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE BY ANNIE HILDEBRAND AND JEFF CROTHERSJudgment on pleadings motion denied as moot; Good faith settlement motion granted; Motions to compel discovery granted; Motion to intervene denied.Aug 14, 2026
- NIXON v. BENSON et al.24CV00823 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENTCONTINUEDAug 14, 2026
- WELLS FARGO, N.A. v. ROSITANO24CV03695 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENTGRANTEDAug 14, 2026
- GRANNY PURPS, INC., et al. v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al.16CV01899 · Defendant/Cross-Complainant’s Motion for Summary Judgment/AdjudicationGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- MARANI-SCHWARTZ v. DEER PARK ORCHARD & VINEYARD, LLC, et al.24CV02073 · Defendant Caroline Marani’s Motion to Quash Service of Summons; Defendant Arthur Bender’s Motion to Quash Service of Summons; Defendant Malkim Capital LLC’s Motion to Quash Service of SummonsMotion as to Marani is moot; Motions as to Bender and Malkim Capital LLC are granted.Aug 13, 2026