Santa Cruz County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Santa Cruz County Superior Court — 185 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.
- HERNANDEZ v. GENERAL MOTORS24CV02816 · Plaintiff’s motion for leave to file first amended complaint; Defendant’s motion for summary judgmentPlaintiff's motion granted; Defendant's motion denied as mootJul 28, 2026
- RIOS v. ESQUIBEL, et al.25CV01051 · Defendant Mark Esquibel’s motion to quash deposition subpoena and for issuance of protective orderDENIEDJul 28, 2026
- SEASCAPE RESORT OWNERS’ ASSN. v. SEASCAPE RESORT, et al.23CV01708 · Defendant Seascape Resort Ltd’s demurrer and motion to strike first amended complaint in intervention by Marcia Wallis, Marcia Caporn, and Neelu Manrao; Defendant Seascape Resort Ltd’s demurrer and motion to strike complaint in intervention by Power West Properties, Inc.Demurrers sustained without leave to amend; motions to strike granted; FACI dismissedJul 28, 2026
- DOE v. CABRILLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT25CV02484 · Plaintiff’s motion to vacate dismissal and for reconsiderationDENIEDJul 28, 2026
- HERNANDEZ v. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.25CV01515 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTSGRANTED. The court awards $8,128.26 in attorneys’ fees and costs to plaintiff Alan M. Hernandez.Jul 27, 2026
- LUX OPTICS INC. v. DE WITH26CV00920 · DEFENDANT’S DEMURRERThe demurrer is overruled. Defendant is ordered to file an answer no later than August 14, 2026.Jul 27, 2026
- SWEETMAN v. CITY OF WATSONVILLE, et al.24CV01498 · Defendant City of Watsonville’s Motion for Relief from Good Faith Settlement Determination; Defendant City of Watsonville’s Second Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Subpoena by Percipient Witness, Siobhan Eskelsen, and for Monetary SanctionsMotion for relief granted in part; Motion to compel compliance with subpoena granted; Motion for sanctions denied.Jul 24, 2026
- LAM v. KING, et al.25CV01822 · Plaintiff’s motion for reconsideration; Motion for leave to file cross-complaintDenied with prejudiceJul 23, 2026
- TURNER v. GOLDEN STATE ORTHOPEDICS, et al.26CV00542 · Demurrer to first amended complaint; Motion to strike first amended complaintDemurrer sustained with leave to amend; motion to strike denied as mootJul 23, 2026
- CHEPOURKOVA v. CHEPOURKOVA23CV01548 · Motion for interlocutory judgment of partition and appointment of refereeCONTINUED (Parties shall appear)Jul 23, 2026
- ARCE v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ26CV00214 · Petitioner’s motion for leave to file second amended petition for writ of mandateGRANTED in partJul 22, 2026
- ROTTICCI v. RITZMAN25CV01877 · Plaintiffs’ motion to compel responses to post-judgment interrogatories; request for post-judgment production of documents and for sanctionsGRANTEDJul 22, 2026
- SEASCAPE RESORT OWNERS’ ASSN. v. SEASCAPE RESORT, et al.23CV01708 · Defendant Seascape Resort Ltd.’s demurrer to and motion to strike (FACI); Plaintiff Stacie Power’s motion to be relieved; Intervenor George Langford’s motion for leave to file second amended complaint; Defendant Seascape Resort Ltd.’s motion to expunge notice of pendency; Intervenors’ motion for reconsideration; Intervenors’ motion for summary adjudicationMixed: Demurrers/Strikes reset; Power motion granted; Langford motion granted; Expungement granted; Reconsideration denied; Summary Adjudication deniedJul 17, 2026
- LOPEZ v. GOMEZ24CV03006 · Defendant Tobia’s motion to compel deposition of defendant GomezGRANTED; sanctions deniedJul 17, 2026
- PIZARRO v. HABOR DISTRIBUTING25CV03639 · Defendant Patricio’s Motion for Leave to File Cross-ComplaintThe demurrer is overruled as it is moot.Jul 16, 2026
- ORTIZ v. HERNANDEZ26CV00290 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED VERIFIED COMPLAINTGRANTEDJul 15, 2026
- EISENBERG v. SUTTER HEALTH26CV00556 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINTDENIEDJul 15, 2026
- JIMENEZ v FCA US, LLC25CV00613 · MOTION TO COMPEL INITIAL DISCLOSURESCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
- GRAY v. VERBANEC23CV00018 · CROSS-DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT AND DEFAULT JUDGMENTDENIEDJul 14, 2026
- BRIGHT v. CALIFORNIA FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION22CV00539 · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT CALIFORNIA FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION’S PMQGRANTEDJul 14, 2026
- GRISCHY v. SANDERS24CV03581 · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO FILE ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF’S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT AND TO FILE A CROSS- COMPLAINTDENIED without prejudiceJul 14, 2026
- JAMBA CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. VNH BUILDERS25CV00917 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO STRIKE ANSWER AND CROSS-COMPLAINT OF VNH BUILDERSGRANTEDJul 13, 2026
- FARR v. RUSH24CV01806 · PARTITION REFEREE AMY HARRINGTON’S MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF REFEREE REPORT AND REFEREE’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR APPROVAL OF REFEREE FEES AND COSTSGRANTEDJul 13, 2026
- REISER v. PAYSTAND, INC.25CV03458 · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSELPENDINGJul 13, 2026
- BAJO-ISLAS v. ROSSETTAS ENTERPRISES, INC.25CV04159 · MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJul 13, 2026
- LAING v. STEINBERG26CV00232 · APPLICATION OF KIMBERLY A. DOUGHERTY TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICEGRANTEDJul 13, 2026
- HAINES v. FARLEYCV157538 · CELMA FARLEY’S MOTION TO CORRECT, MODIFY, AND/OR SET ASIDE THE PROPOSED REPORT OF REFEREEDENIEDJul 13, 2026
- REY v. BLACET26CV01650 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR TRIAL PREFERENCEGRANTEDJul 13, 2026
- CHASE BANK, N.A. v. FARLEY25CV02283 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER THAT MATTERS IN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS OF TRUTH OF FACTS BE DEEMED ADMITTEDGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- CHASE BANK, N.A. v. FARLEY25CV02254 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER THAT MATTERS IN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS OF TRUTH OF FACTS BE DEEMED ADMITTEDGRANTEDJul 10, 2026
- BOSWORTH v. CITY OF SANTA CRUZ25CV03871 · Demurrer to First Amended ComplaintSUSTAINED without leave to amendJul 9, 2026
- MARTINEZ-ROJAS v. WANG, et al.25CV01396 · Motion for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- TSAI v. PATRICIO25CV04107 · Motion for Leave to File Cross-ComplaintGRANTEDJul 9, 2026
- DEWAR v. GOGH DELIVERY, LLC25CV01486 · Unknown · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTDENIEDJul 8, 2026
- HU v. WANG et al.22CV01491 · PLAINTIFF LIMING HU’S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AND FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION (CCP § 664.6)CONTINUEDJul 7, 2026
- MARANI-SCHWARTZ v. DEER PARK ORCHARD & VINEYARD, LLC, et al.24CV02073 · DEFENDANT CAROLINE MARANI’S MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONSVACATEDJul 7, 2026
- CITIBANK, N.A. v. CORONADO25CV03932 · PLAINTIFF CITIBANK N.A.’S MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION (CCP § 664.6)GRANTEDJul 7, 2026
- MENDOZA et al. v. SE-SANTA CRUZ LLC et al.25CV02916 · DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO QUASH/MODIFY SUBPOENASDENIED in part and GRANTED in part.Jul 6, 2026
- LARSSON v. ESCHEN26CV00475 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINTDENIED without prejudice.Jul 6, 2026
- BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. CORNEJO21CV00575 · PLAINTIFF BANK OF AMERICA’S MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION (CCP § 664.6)GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
- SANCHEZ v. MIRON24CV03044 · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS AT THE DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFFDENIEDJul 2, 2026
- DOE v. SANTA CRUZ CITY SCHOOLS22CV02837 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSALDENIEDJul 2, 2026
- COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al. v. FINSAND, et al.25CV00633 · DEFENDANT JRG ATTORNEYS AT LAW’S DEMURRER TO AND MOTION TO STRIKE FIRST AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINTThe demurrer is sustained without leave to amend as to the first, second, third, fourth, and sixth causes of action (partial); overruled as to the third and fourth (as to Jeffrey Finsand); and sustained with leave to amend as to the fifth, sixth, and seventh. Motion to strike is denied as moot.Jul 2, 2026
- SEASCAPE HOA v. SEASCAPE RESORT23CV01708 · MOTION TO EXPUNGE LIS PENDENS; MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO SECOND AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT; MOTION TO STRIKE; DEMURRER TO INTERVENOR’S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES; MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION; MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND/OR ADJUDICATIONParties to appear.Jul 1, 2026
- SABA v. GENERAL MOTORS, LLC25CV00279 · DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATIONDENIEDJul 1, 2026
- SC BLOOM NETWORK, INC. v. OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO.25CV01089 · DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO STRIKEDemurrer sustained without leave to amend. Motion to strike denied as moot.Jul 1, 2026
- CAPITAL ONE, N.A. v. DOMINGUEZ25CV01976 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER THAT MATTERS IN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS OF TRUTH OF FACTS BE DEEMED ADMITTEDGRANTEDJul 1, 2026
- HOLLOWAY v. SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, et al.24CV03113 · Not Specified · Petition for Writ of MandateDENIEDJun 29, 2026
- POWER WEST PROPERTIES, INC. v. SEASCAPE RESORT LTD., et al.25CV03656 · Not Specified · Defendant Seascape Resort Ltd.’s Motion to Expunge Notice of Pendency of ActionGRANTEDJun 29, 2026
- LY v. SANTA CRUZ SEASIDE COMPANY24CV01784 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINTDENIEDJun 26, 2026