Ventura County Tentative Rulings

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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Ventura County Superior Court — 1,556 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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In the Matter of Patrick Thomas Fansler
202200562522PRLA · Petition for Final Distribution
Granted in part, denied in part; Statutory fees approved, extraordinary attorney fees denied.Jul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ALEXANDER WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK
2024PRDE026379 · Petition for Termination of Proceedings and Discharge of Personal Representative
GRANTEDJul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOHN DAVID GABLE
2026PRDE063317 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
CONTINUEDJul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF STAN JEFFREY HARTMAN
2025PRDE041559 · Petition for Waiver of Accounting and Final Distribution
CONTINUEDJul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARIA ROSARIA DE VITO
2026PRDE062204 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
CONTINUEDJul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ALICE LEWIS
2026PRDE064588 · Petition For Probate Of Will And For Letters Of Administration With Will Annexed LOST WILL
GRANTEDJul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MAYRA L VARGAS
2026PRDE064360 · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT LAWSON
2026PRDE065708 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
The court intends to grant the petition upon proof of statutorily sufficient service of notice.Jul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES PATRICK MOORE
2026PRDE065710 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
GRANTEDJul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF RANDALL RAYMOND CARR
2026PRDE065747 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
GRANTEDJul 23, 2026
IN RE THE GARY F BARTON AND MARY ANN BARTON IRREVOCABLE TRUST
2026PROP065218 · Petition for Appointment of Trustee to Fill a Vacancy
GRANTEDJul 23, 2026
JOSE GALVAN vs S&P GLOBAL, et al.
2024CUWT023824 · Defendant S&P Global Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication
Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Motion for Summary Adjudication is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.Jul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DANNY MACK CAMPBELL
2025PRDE055793 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary LOST WILL
CONTINUEDJul 23, 2026
In the Matter of James F. Downey
202100558557PRWT · Court’s Order to Show Cause Confirmation of Filing Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 23, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF NANCY M RICKMAN
2026PRDE065742 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary LOST WILL
The Court intends to appoint Petitioner Ann Marie Bidlingmaier as the administrator with will annexed, with full IAEA powers. Admit to probate the will dated 9/30/21.Jul 23, 2026
IN RE THE WEYMAN FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 28, 2014
2026PRTR062117 · Petition for Order Requiring Respondent to Provide Information; Petition for Order Surcharging Respondent for Breach of Fiduciary Duties
The court intends to continue the hearing for statutorily sufficient service of notice if notice has not been given, or order the parties to mediation if notice is sufficient.Jul 22, 2026
Natren, Inc. et al. v. Steve Randall et al.
2026CUMC061843 · Coats · Motion to Consolidate
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
GAIL PECK, et al. vs HARBOR REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC, et al.
2023CUPP013250 · Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication
DENIEDJul 22, 2026
Steve Randall v. Natren, Inc. et al.
2025CUWT056925 · Coats · Plaintiff Steve Randall’s Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint; Defendants Natren, Inc.’s, Trenev Enterprises, LLC’s, Natasha Trenev’s and Yordan Trenev’s Motion to Consolidate
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF FRANCISCO CARDENAS
2023PRDE008576 · Petition to Modify Bond Requirement
DENIEDJul 22, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF LAWRENCE ELLSWORTH SMITH
2024PRDE025804 · Report on Status of Administration
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
Castro v. Natren
2025CUWT055134 · Coats · Motion to Consolidate
DENIEDJul 22, 2026
JAIME RAMIREZ, AN INDIVIDUAL vs CITY OF SIMI VALLEY, A PUBLIC ENTITY, et al.
2026CUPP062398 · Defendant County of Ventura’s (“Defendant”) Demurrer to the Complaint
SUSTAINED, with leave to amend.Jul 22, 2026
IN RE THE PAPALEO FAMILY TRUST DATED JUNE 13, 2013
2024PRTR036356 · Amended Petition to Determine Invalidity of Trust; Compel and Accounting; Financial Elder Abuse; Imposition of Constructive Trust; and For Double Damages, Attorney’s Fees and Costs of Suit; Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena Production of Documents and Things to Acorn Law PC; Motion for Interim Restraints Restricting Trust Expenditures; For Interim Accounting; and For Appointment of Independent Special Trustee
Amended Petition continued to 10/01/26; Motion to Quash to be set for 09/17/26; Motion for Interim Restraints set for 10/01/26.Jul 22, 2026
In re the Gudfinna Willis Living Trust Established January 12 1995
2025PRTR052713 · Petition to Confirm Validity of Trust, Confirm Successor Trustee and for Order Transferring Decedent’s property
DENIEDJul 22, 2026
In the Matter of George C. Kates III
202100556723PRWT · Court’s Order to Show Cause re: Failure to File Status Report or Petition for Final Distribution
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JACQUELINE FRANCES SMITH
2024PRDE025807 · Status Report
GRANTEDJul 22, 2026
IN RE THE SYLVIA GRAHAM LIVING TRUST, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
2025PRTR056209 · Motion for Protective Order; Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Motion to Strike Petitioners’ Non-Conforming Compilation of Newly Obtained Documentary Evidence Relevant to Pending Matters
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
IN RE THE SYLVIA GRAHAM LIVING TRUST, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
2025PRTR056209 · Motion to Quash or Limit Deposition Subpoenas for Consumer Records of Respondent
Modified as to Bank of America; Granted as to Oak Crest Law GroupJul 22, 2026
IN RE THE DELIA O CAGAS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
2026PRTR065256 · Petition to Transfer Real Property to Trust
CONTINUEDJul 22, 2026
IN RE THE SYLVIA GRAHAM LIVING TRUST, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED
2025PRTR056209 · Motion for Protective Order
DENIEDJul 22, 2026
SHM ANACAPA ISLE, LLC vs PACIFIC COASTAL CRUISES & TOURS LTD., et al.
2024CUPP028158 · Defendant’s Motion to Strike Jury Demand
DENIEDJul 21, 2026
In the Matter of Kaleah Shaw
202300575182PRLP · Hearing re: Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
DISRUPTIVE PACKAGING WC LLC vs GOLDEN WEST VEG, INC., et al.
2025CUBC049174 · Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs LUIS TORREBLANCA
2025CLCL044860 · Coats · Motion for Order that Matters in Request for Admission of Truth of Facts be Deemed Admitted
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
HANNAH KAYLEY LESSER, AN INDIVIDUAL vs UNITED TRACK CLUB, INC., A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, et al.
2025CUPO045559 · Coats · Grace Church and School Demurrer to Complaint
OVERRULEDJul 21, 2026
KARIN J PURVIS vs ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC., A MARYLAND CORPORATION;, et al.
2026CUBT062079 · Motion to Set Aside and Vacate Default
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
OLIVIA GARCIA vs CITY OF VENTURA, A GOVERNMENT ENTITY
2025CUNP054831 · Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint
DENIED without prejudice.Jul 21, 2026
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. vs DAVID WOOLEVER
2024CLCL026988 · Motion for Order that Matters in Request for Admission of Truth of Facts be Deemed Admitted
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
JOHN DOE RW, et al. vs BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MOORPARK & SIMI VALLEY
2024CUPP027589 · Motion to Consolidate for Complete Consolidation of Case No. 2025CUPP043800 and Case No. 2024CUPP027589
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
TOPA GROUP LNC. vs PERFORMANCE HOME AUTOMATION LNC.
2025CLPA056681 · Motion for Order Authorizing Petitioner to Serve Respondent by Publication
DENIEDJul 21, 2026
In the Matter of William Edgar Armstrong Jr
200800318400PRCE · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
SEAN ROTRAMEL vs STEPHEN CRISS, et al.
2025CUBC038292 · Motion for Charging Order Against Judgment Debtor Stephen Criss’s Interest in Legally Green, LLC
DENIED without prejudiceJul 21, 2026
DONNA KINSBRUNER, AN INDIVIDUAL vs ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, et al.
2025CUPL046364 · Coats · Motion for Trial Preference
The court notes the motion may be moot due to party agreement; trial date to be determined at the hearing.Jul 21, 2026
DERVID CHOQUIN vs SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
2025CUPP042402 · Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement
GRANTEDJul 21, 2026
In the Matter of Francis Jay Barrientos
200900343287PRCP · Hearing re: Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
In the Matter of Alejandra Duarte
201100391290PRCP · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
In the Matter of Amanda J Wissmann
201100394209PRCE · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
In the Matter of Phuong Dung Nguyen
201300435102PRLP · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026
In the Matter of Huy Duc Nguyen
201300435105PRCP · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJul 21, 2026