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.
- WOOLEN v. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY25CV03675 · DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STRIKEMOOTJun 26, 2026
- WOODS v. PACIFIC BELL, et al.24CV02263 · MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSALDENIEDJun 26, 2026
- TD BANK, N.A. v. McDONALD25CV00829 · PLAINTIFF TD BANK, N.A.’S MOTION TO DEEM ITS REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSGRANTEDJun 25, 2026
- OSTENDORF v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ26CV01554 · Trial De NovoThe parties are ordered to appear.Jun 25, 2026
- NATHE et al. v. SANTA CRUZIDENCE OPCO, LLC et al.25CV00512 · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES BY DEFENDANT SANTA CRUZIDENCE OPCO, LLC TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET TWOGRANTEDJun 25, 2026
- LYNTTON et al. v. MORALES et al.25CV01078 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENAS FOR MEDICAL RECORDSGRANTEDJun 25, 2026
- ESPINOZA et al. v. ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES21CV02110 · MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 23, 2026
- ESPINOZA et al. v. ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES21CV02782 · MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 23, 2026
- ESPINOZA et al. v. ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES22CV02565 · MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 23, 2026
- AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK v. PETERSON25CV01226 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ADJUDICATIONGRANTEDJun 23, 2026
- DEPENAU v. BARNES25CV03943 · DEFENDANT BARNES’ MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGSDENIEDJun 23, 2026
- JAMES v. RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.26CV00720 · DEFENDANT RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGSGRANTEDJun 23, 2026
- ESPINOZA et al. v. ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES21CV01946 · MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 23, 2026
- SILVA v. SILVA26CV01693 · PLAINTIFF’S EX PARTE APPLICATION REGARDING IMMEDIATE RETURN OF VEHICLEDENIEDJun 23, 2026
- COVENANT BROTHERS LLC v. PEREA26CV01751 · Not specified · MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS (UD)GRANTEDJun 22, 2026
- BENCHLAND PARTNERS v. OZAWA25CV01046 · Not specified · DEFENDANT OZAWA’S DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINTOVERRULEDJun 22, 2026
- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v. FARLEY25CV01211 · Not specified · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO DEEM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED; DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISSPLAINTIFF’S MOTION GRANTED; DEFENDANT’S MOTION DENIEDJun 22, 2026
- REITH v. DARE25CV04130 · Not specified · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS (UNOPPOSED)DENIEDJun 22, 2026
- WELLS FARGO, N.A. v. RATNAGOPAL25CV03072 · Motion for Summary Judgment/AdjudicationGRANTEDJun 18, 2026
- COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al. v. FINSAND, et al.25CV00633 · Demurrer to First Amended Cross-Complaint; Motion to Strike First Amended Cross-ComplaintDemurrer sustained without leave to amend; motion to strike granted.Jun 18, 2026
- QUITEVIS v. CUEVASBADILLA25CV02695 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL; CCP §473(b)GRANTEDJun 17, 2026
- PATTERSON v. TRADER JOE’S, et al.25CV01810 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING THE ATTENDANCE OF DEFENDANTS’ PMQThe parties have agreed that the remote deposition of the PMQ will proceed on July 8, 2026, at 10 am.Jun 17, 2026
- PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC v. FURTADO26CV00303 · (UNOPPOSED) DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGSGRANTEDJun 17, 2026
- POORSINA v. HOGAN DBA HOGAN LAND SERVICES25CV04146 · DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATIONGRANTEDJun 16, 2026
- VILLAFRANCA et al. v. REAL TIME RESOLUTIONS, INC., et al.26CV00302 · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE OR STAYGRANTEDJun 16, 2026
- WELLS FARGO, N.A. v. WILDENBOER25CV02877 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ADJUDICATIONGRANTEDJun 16, 2026
- PEOPLE ex rel. REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, CENTRAL COAST REGION v. BIG BASIN WATER COMPANY INC., et al.23CV02508 · Court Receiver’s Motion for Order Approving Final Accounting Report & DischargeGRANTEDJun 15, 2026
- CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC v. CHAVEZ24CV03566 · Defendant Chavez Calderon’s Motion to Set Aside DefaultDENIEDJun 15, 2026
- WELLS FARGO, N.A. v. SMITH25CV03592 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment/AdjudicationGRANTEDJun 15, 2026
- GIBB v. TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP.26CV00034 · Petitioner’s Motion for SanctionsDENIEDJun 15, 2026
- EVLESHIN v. MEYER21CV01686 · Motion for Reconsideration; Motion to Set AsideGRANTEDJun 15, 2026
- GARCIA v. LITTLE CAESAR’S OF SANTA CRUZ INC.25CV02148 · Defendant’s DemurrerGRANTEDJun 15, 2026
- UNITED LEGAL GROUP v. NURSE IMMIGRATION SERV. INC.25CV02682 · PLAINTIFF UNITED LEGAL GROUP’S MOTION TO BE RELIEVEDGRANTEDJun 11, 2026
- McKOWN v. DIGNITY HEALTH, et al.24CV01887 · PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR’S COMPROMISECounsel for the minor to appear to discuss the proposed attorneys’ fees.Jun 10, 2026
- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION v. TROUT GULCH, et al.23CV02345 · DEFENDANT BETTY 41st, LLC’S MOTION TO FILE SECOND AMENDED VERIFIED CROSS-COMPLAINT; DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTSThe motion to file a second amended cross-complaint is granted. The motion to compel is granted as discussed below.Jun 10, 2026
- ANDERSON et al. v. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC25CV01147 · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR DISMISSAL OF AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF PURSUANT TO CRC 3.700(a); PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO SEAL EXHIBIT FILED IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR DISMISSALThe unopposed motions are granted.Jun 10, 2026
- BARBER v. MAYNARD, et al.26CV00448 · DEFENDANT DR. MATTHEW MAYNARD’S MOTION TO CHANGE VENUEThe motion is denied.Jun 10, 2026
- MLYNAR v CEA19CV03844 · JOHN MARC DOBRIN, APC’S MOTION TO STRIKE PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 425.16; MILANFAR LAW FIRM, PC’S MOTION TO STRIKE PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 425.16; MILANFAR LAW FIRM, PC’S MOTION TO STRIKE PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTIONS 435 AND 436; PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR TRIAL PREFERENCEAnti-SLAPP motions granted; Motion to strike pursuant to CCP 435 and 436 granted in part; Plaintiff's motion for trial preference continues to hearingJun 9, 2026
- NIXON v. BENSON et al.24CV00823 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 9, 2026
- ROCHA, et al. v. FCA US LLC25CV03559 · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR SANCTIONS FOR DEFENDANT’S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CCP § 871.26DENIEDJun 9, 2026
- AYYAD et al. v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA et al.25CV04124 · MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINTGRANTEDJun 9, 2026
- JOHNSON v. THOLE, et al.24CV01780 · Referee’s Motion for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property and Terminating Sale to Contract Buyer and Sell Property to Alternate BuyerGRANTEDJun 8, 2026
- JIMENEZ v. FCA US, LLC25CV00613 · Motion to Compel Initial DisclosuresParties are directed to appear to provide the Court with a status on their meet and confer efforts.Jun 8, 2026
- EVANS v. BEAR CREEK CANYON ROAD ASSOCIATION, INC., et al.23CV00563 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINTGRANTEDJun 5, 2026
- GRANNY PURPS, INC., et al. v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al.16CV01899 · CROSS-COMPLAINANT COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATIONCONTINUEDJun 4, 2026
- MUNGER et al. v. LOEB22CV00157 · CROSS-DEFENDANTS DAVID LYNG & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND DANIEL ALFONSO ALVAREZ’S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSGRANTED in partJun 4, 2026
- McCARRELL v. A & I OLIVIERI, LLC22CV01739 · PLAINTIFF MARCY McCARRELL’S MOTION TO BE RELIEVEDGRANTEDJun 4, 2026
- MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL v. KAZARIAN25CV02212 · DEMURRER TO COMPLAINTThe demurrer is overruled.Jun 3, 2026
- SARGENT v. VOGLER, et al.25CV03022 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINTThe motion is vacated for failure to notice the motion for the current hearing date and lack of proof of service.Jun 3, 2026
- SILVA v. SILVA26CV01693 · PLAINTIFF’S EX PARTE APPLICATION REGARDING IMMEDIATE RETURN OF VEHICLEThe motion is vacated.Jun 3, 2026