Ventura County Tentative Rulings

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HARLAN WERNER, et al. vs ALYSSA CROSBY, AS EXECUTOR OF THE WILL OF DANIEL CROSBY, DECEASED
2025CUBT045643 · SPS-Art Incorporated’s Motion to Compel Compliance with First Request for Inspection
GRANTED in part and DENIED in partJul 16, 2026
In Re the Hugh M Callaghan Revocable Living Trust
201900524670PRTR · Petition for Instructions Re Acceptance of Resignation of Trustee, etc
GRANTEDJul 16, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF WILLIAM DONALD FERO
2026PRDE065678 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
CONTINUED (Pending filing of verified supplement regarding notice)Jul 16, 2026
LAKSHMANAN SIVASUNDARAM vs FCA US, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
2026CUBC060903 · Mandatory Appearance CMC; Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default
OSC is dischargedJul 16, 2026
In the Matter of Antonina Maria Ibarra
2026PRDE060138 · Amended Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 16, 2026
BEATRIZ P FLORES vs THOMAS A EDGERTON
2025CUPT051185 · Coats · Motion for Summary Adjudication
GRANTED in part, DENIED in partJul 16, 2026
HAMED ALLEN vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC
2026CUBC060645 · Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default
The OSC is discharged.Jul 16, 2026
CALIFORNIA LAND VS DRORI
2023CUFR015749 · Coats · Cross-Defendants California Land Acquisition & Development, Inc.’s and Jacob Chakko’s Demurrer to the Amended Cross-complaint; Cross-Defendants California Land Acquisition & Development, Inc.’s and Jacob Chakko’s Motion to Strike; Cross-Defendants California Land Acquisition & Development, Inc.’s and Jacob Chakko’s Special Motion to Strike (Anti-SLAPP)
Demurrer OVERRULED. Motion to Strike GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Anti-SLAPP motion DENIED.Jul 16, 2026
HARLAN WERNER, et al. vs ALYSSA CROSBY, AS EXECUTOR OF THE WILL OF DANIEL CROSBY, DECEASED
2025CUBT045643 · Unknown · Motion to Compel Production Responsive to Second Set of Requests for Production
GRANTED IN PART and DENIED in PARTJul 16, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF EDWARD M FORCE
2025PRDE042389 · Motion to Quash or, in the Alternative, to Strictly Limit
The court intends to modify the deposition subpoena request to #1-4 and 7-9 of the Deposition Subpoena For Production of Business Records. The court declines to award attorney fees.Jul 16, 2026
MALK MEDHT vs NEWREZ, LLC
2024CUPP027042 · Motion for Summary Judgment
GRANTEDJul 16, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF BEVERLY C MACINTYRE
2024PRDE031551 · Petition for Final Distribution and Discharge of Executor
The Court intends to set an OSC re Failure to Comply with Court Order.Jul 16, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF: ANA ISABEL LOPEZ CHAVEZ
2026CUPT066967 · OSC - Name Change
GRANTEDJul 16, 2026
IN RE THE ROCHELLE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
2026PRTR067711 · Petition for an Order to Confirm Validity of Trust and Confirm Assets to Revocable Trust
The Court will grant the petition to confirm the Vanguard account ending in 0061 as a Trust asset. The Court will deny the petition to the extent it purports to request a determination of the validity of the Trust.Jul 16, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT C. ROCHELLE
2026PRDE060165 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
GRANTEDJul 16, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MELODIE LAYNE FRYE
2026PRDE061184 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
GRANTEDJul 16, 2026
IN RE THE JACKSON FAMILY TRUST DATED MAY 15, 2007
2026PRTR064949 · Petition for 1. Instructions to Trustee to Correct Scrivener’s Error and 2. Settlement of First and Final Account and Report of Trustee
GRANTED in part; continued for supplementJul 16, 2026
MATTHEW ALAN SNYDER, et al. vs CROSIMI, LLC DBA CRONIES SPORTS GRILL, et al.
2025CUPO043346 · Plaintiff Snyder’s Motion to Compel Defendant Crosimi, LLC dba Cronies Sports Grill’s Further Responses to Requests for Admission (Set One) and Request for Sanctions; Plaintiff Snyder’s Motion to Compel Defendant Crosimi, LLC dba Cronies Sports Grill’s Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) and Request for Sanctions; Plaintiff Snyder’s Motion to Compel Defendant Crosimi, LLC dba Cronies Sports Grill’s Further Responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One) and Request for Sanctions; Plaintiff Snyder’s Motion to Compel Defendant Crosimi, LLC dba Cronies Sports Grill’s Further Responses to Requests for Production (Set One) and Request for Sanctions
CONTINUEDJul 16, 2026
LUCY T DUNCAN vs TODD LARSEN, et al.
2025CUPP054261 · Defendant Todd Larsen, MD’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint; Defendant Todd Larsen, M.D.’s Motion to Strike the request for punitive and exemplary damages
Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIEDJul 15, 2026
MARIO RODRIGUEZ vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC
2025CUBC037975 · Motion to Compel Defendants Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
MICHAEL MATHIS, AN INDIVIDUAL, et al. vs THE THACHER SCHOOL, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION
2026CUPP063063 · Defendant The Thacher School’s Demurrer to the Complaint
OVERRULEDJul 15, 2026
AJAY K KESHAP vs DEEPIKA WALI, AN INDIVIDUAL AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN
2023CUOR012253 · Coats · Motion to File Exhibits 5-21 in Support Cross-Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment Under Seal
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
SAHARA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. vs STAPLES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, et al.
2025CUBC040649 · Motion to Strike Complaint and Answer by Sahara Construction Co Inc
DENIED, without prejudiceJul 15, 2026
GARY MCANALLY, et al. vs ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY, et al.
2026CUAS059711 · Coats · J-M Manufacturing, Inc.’s Demurrer to P’s Complaint; J-M Manufacturing, Inc.’s Motion to Strike; B&R Supply, Inc.’s Demurrer to P’s Complaint; B&R Supply, Inc.’s Motion to Strike
Demurrers overruled; motions to strike denied.Jul 15, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF LUCINA HERNANDEZ PASILLAS
2023PRDE017848 · Petition Approving Sale of Estate Property and for Instructions
DENIED in part and GRANTED in part.Jul 15, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF RUBEN M GUTIERREZ
2024PRDE022609 · Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
The court may grant the motion to be relieved as counsel.Jul 15, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JUDITH SHARON ANDREWS
2024PRDE027283 · Petition for Waiver of Accounting and Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 15, 2026
IN RE THE GEOFFREY AYRE-SMITH LIVING TRUST
2026PRTR059865 · Petition to Invalidate Trust Amendments, for Trust Contest, for Finding Financial Elder Abuse and for Restricting use of Trust Assets
This matter was continued from 4/15/26. Discuss the status.Jul 15, 2026
IN RE THE ROBERT AND DIANA CASEY FAMILY TRUST DATED JUNE 14, 2010
2026PRTR064854 · Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee
GRANTEDJul 15, 2026
In The Matter of Ronda Lee MacLeod
201900532673PRWA · Hearing on Report of Administrator on Status of Administration
GRANTEDJul 15, 2026
IN RE THE SCHMIDT IRREVOCABLE TRUST
2026PRTR059807 · Petition for Instructions Per Probate Code 17200 et. seq. Regarding Order to Chase Bank to Transfer Funds
CONTINUEDJul 15, 2026
IN RE THE VILLEGAS FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 24 2011
2025PRTR048521 · Petition for Order Approving Settlement Agreement and Release
The Court intends to grant the petition.Jul 15, 2026
IN RE THE PATRICK ERHART 2022 REVOCABLE TRUST
2026PRTR064638 · Petition by Patrick Erhart Jr. for Order Conveying Personal Property Held by Nancy Erhart to the Trustee of the Trust
Matter continued to 09/10/26; objector ordered to file responsive pleading by 08/05/26; cases relatedJul 15, 2026
SOFI BANK, N.A. vs TAIWO OREKOYA
2026CLCL065031 · Defendant’s Motion to Compel Binding Arbitration and Stay Proceedings
GRANTED. Plaintiff's breach-of-contract claim is ordered to binding arbitration and the action is STAYED.Jul 15, 2026
JUAN BERNAL vs HOT LINE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026CUOE064051 · Charmaine H. Buehner · Case Management Conference
Tentative Case Management Order issued; parties directed to comply with discovery, mediation, and arbitration timelines.Jul 15, 2026
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs JOSEPH MAGDALENO
2025CLCL051418 · Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
GRANTED as to the two pleaded breach-of-contract causes of action, without leave to amend.Jul 15, 2026
DISCOVER BANK vs STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ
2024CLCL033798 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Entry of Judgment Under CCP § 664.6
GRANTEDJul 15, 2026
Kittel vs Southern California Edison
202200568438CUOR · Motion to Tax Costs
GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Costs taxed in the amount of $1,917.02; total costs awarded $2,020.35.Jul 15, 2026
In the Matter of The Baughman Family Trust Dated March 18, 1987
2025PRTR051356 · Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs
The court intends to award attorney’s fees and costs from the trust estate and deny the request that the fees be paid by the petitioner personally.Jul 15, 2026
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS, INC. vs SUPERIOR FRESH FARMS INC., et al.
2023CUBC013902 · Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc.’s Demurrer to the Second Amended Cross-Complaint
SUSTAINED with leave to amendJul 15, 2026
JORGE SALAZAR LARIOS, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
2026CUBC060625 · Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default
The OSC will be discharged.Jul 15, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF BENJAMIN L GOUDY
2024PRCE033017 · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUED pending filing of proof of serviceJul 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MICHELLE VIRGINIA HEDGECOCK
2024PRCE034661 · Account and Report
GRANTEDJul 14, 2026
NICK GRANADO vs GERCKENS CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER, INC., et al.
2025CUMM042233 · Motion for Order Granting Leave to File 2nd Amended Complaint
GRANTEDJul 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF: DAVID JULIAN
2026CUPT066326 · OSC - Name Change
GRANTEDJul 14, 2026
XITLALI ESTRELLA BARRAGAN vs AURORA VISTA DEL MAR, LLC, et al.
2025CUPP050272 · Coats · Motion for Protective Order re PMK deposition; Motion to Compel PMQ Deposition
DENIED Defendant Aurora Vista Del Mar, LLC’s Motion for Protective Order and GRANTED Plaintiff Xitlali Estrella Barragan’s Motion to Compel PMQ Deposition.Jul 14, 2026
HEATHER SALTER vs HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
2025CUBC039399 · Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike
Demurrer OVERRULED, Motion to Strike DENIEDJul 14, 2026
In the Matter of Caleb Steven Bundy
201700494175PRCP · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJul 14, 2026
In The Matter of Allen Ohmstedt
201700495080PRCE · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
The biennial status report is complete. No appearance required.Jul 14, 2026
In The Matter of Brady Austin Moses
201900524688PRGE · Account and Report Third and Final
The Court will approve the informal account. Approve $1,695.02 in attorney fees and costs. Postage is disallowed. The remaining estate shall be distributed to Brady Moses.Jul 14, 2026