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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JUAN BRIBIESCA vs FCA US LLC., A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
2026CUBC060507 · Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default
OSC will be dischargedJul 9, 2026
GERMAN MARTINEZ vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC
2026CUBC060542 · Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default
The OSC will be discharged.Jul 9, 2026
JUAN CERVANTES LOPEZ, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC
2023CUBC017482 · Motion for Summary Judgment
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
THOMAS C. KURT, et al. vs MICHELLE BELLINI, et al.
2025CUNP037994 · Motion to Expunge Notice of Pendency of Action; Motion for Order that Plaintiff File an Undertaking
Motion to expunge denied; Motion for undertaking granted in the amount of $15,000Jul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PATRICIA SALLY EBELL
2026PRDE062416 · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF STEPHEN MICHAEL NOVAK
2026PRDE065599 · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA vs AMBER GRAHAM
2025CLCL039831 · Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF TERRY KATHLEEN SUMNER
2026PRDE061315 · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PATRICIA J MILLER
2026PRDE063618 · Petition for Letters of Administration
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF BRIAN ATNIP
2024PRDE031446 · Petition for Waiver of Accounting and Final Distribution
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN RE THE AGUILAR TRUST DATED DECEMBER 5, 1996
2026PRTR064390 · Amended Petition for Order Compelling Production of Trust Documents and Accounting
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN RE THE NELSON FAMILY TRUST DATED MARCH 12, 1993
2026PRTR064391 · Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs RONALD L MERINO
2025CLCL048443 · Motion for Sanctions and Request for Corrective Order Regarding Misrepresentations to Arbitrator
DENIEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOHN D HOLSTE
2025PRDE038558 · Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DAWNIELLE BOULEY
2025PRDE040112 · Account and Report Waiver of Account First and Final Account etc.
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JUVENTINO INDA SILVA
2026PRDE064653 · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL E. REZNICK, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, AKA MICHAEL E. REZNICK, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, et al.
2025CUBC039866 · Motion for Summary Adjudication
GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. GRANTED as to First (Breach of Contract) and Second (Account Stated) causes of action against Law Offices of Michael E. Reznick. DENIED as to Fourth (Breach of Guaranty) cause of action against Michael E. Reznick individually. Request for continuance is MOOT.Jul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF: J.G. WENTWORTH ORIGINATIONS, LLC
2026CUPT067249 · Petition for Approval of Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DONALD KISSELL
2026PRDE065354 · Petition For Probate Of Will And For Letters Of Administration With Will Annexed
The Court notes that any will contest must comply with Probate Code section 8250.Jul 9, 2026
In the Matter of Pauline Margaret Murray
202200570806PRWT · Account and Report
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ESTHER M HANKS
2026PRDE060955 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF CAROLANN GUZMAN
2026PRDE061655 · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANT. Appoint Petitioner Robert Earl Bankhead III as the administrator of the estate, with limited IAEA powers.Jul 9, 2026
In the Matter of the Pamela J Beekman Revocable Trust
2026PRTR064446 · Petition to Terminate Trust
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF WILLIAM LAWRENCE
2026PRDE061324 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ALFRED G SUNIGA JR
2026PRDE065257 · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
In the Matter of Lee Chandler
2026PRDE065360 · Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN RE THE EVERGREEN TRUST DATED DECEMBER 18 1992
2026PRTR064528 · Petition to Transfer Property to Trustee
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
PERLA MAGENO vs SUB ZERO FRANCHISING, INC, A UTAH CORPORATION
2026CUCR059659 · Motion to Vacate Default Judgment
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
BAR MANSURI vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC
2026CUPL060089 · Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default
The OSC will be discharged.Jul 8, 2026
MIGUEL CERVANTES SANCHEZ vs FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
2026CUIC060314 · Coats · Motion for Order Deeming Matter Admitted and Request for Monetary Sanctions
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
DAJONAE JACKSON vs DIGNITY HEALTH, et al.
2026CUOE064674 · Defendant Dignity Health’s Demurrer to Complaint
OVERRULED as to Fifth and Sixth causes of action; SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth causes of action.Jul 8, 2026
SELINA NEVAREZ vs LATARA ENTERPRISE, INC. DBA FOUNDATION LABORATORY
2026CUWT063626 · Motion to Compel Binding Arbitration and Stay Proceedings
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF KRISTIE L RUSK
2025PRDE049034 · Petition First and Final Report of Executor; Petition for Statutory Attorney Fees and Costs; Petition for Order of Distribution
CONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
In the Matter of Dennis Alva Adams
202100558952PRWT · Petition for Termination of Further Proceedings and for Discharge
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
IN RE THE LINDA LA FASO SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
2025PRTF055445 · Status Hearing
The Court will hear from the parties as to the status or results of any settlement discussions.Jul 8, 2026
Aubrey Balkind vs. General Motors LLC
202200564420CUBC · Motion to substitute Mark S. Mingelgreen successor trustee in place of deceased plaintiff, Aubrey Balkind
DENIED without prejudiceJul 8, 2026
IN RE THE BYRNE FAMILY TRUST
2025PRTF055849 · Petition for an Order to Confirm Validity of Trust, Confirm Trustee and Confirm Transfer of Assets to Revocable Trust
CONTINUEDJul 8, 2026
IN RE THE JAMES SHORT JR INTER VIVOS TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 20 2016
2025PRTR050115 · Motion to Transfer
DENIEDJul 8, 2026
IN RE THE PHILLIP W GILLIBRAND DECEDENT’S TRUST UTD JULY 10 1970
2026PRTR059408 · Petition for Instructions Regarding Terms of Trust and Appointment of Trustee
DENIEDJul 8, 2026
GREGORY JONES vs CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS
2024CUPP031375 · Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Request for Admissions, Set One; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Form Interrogatories, Set One; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Form Interrogatories, Set Two; Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Request for Production of Documents, Set One
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
STACY S. FINE M.D. vs FOUNDATION PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP, INC., et al.
2024CUWT031459 · Coats · Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set Two from Defendant Dignity Health Medical Foundation, Inc.; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Sets Two and Three, from Defendant Dignity Health Medical Foundation, Inc.
MixedJul 8, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF EDWARD GUY SMITH
2024PRDE020065 · Review Hearing re: Petition for Final Distribution
Review hearing re petition for final distribution. Discuss.Jul 8, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOHN ANTHONY SINKER
2024PRDE023392 · Account and Report
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF COLLEEN F. THOMAS
2025PRDE037999 · Final Account and Report And Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
RICHARD HERNANDEZ vs G W SURFACES
2025CUWT055074 · Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission, Set One and Request for Monetary Sanctions
GRANTED in part and DENIED in part; request for monetary sanctions is DENIED.Jul 8, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL A. SMOLSKI
2025PRDE042492 · Account and Report First and Final
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
In Re The Nicholas R. Rago & Jaqueline Brend Rago Inter Vivos Trust
202100556352PRTR · Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee
Subject to statutory notice, the Court intends to grant the petition.Jul 8, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF BERTIE B CUTLER
2025PRDE039144 · Account and Report of Executor on Waiver of Account etc.
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
IN RE THE MOUNTAIN VIEW CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST DATED MAY 31, 2006
2026PRTR064297 · Petition for Order Appointing Successor Trustee
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF GERALD E SMITH
2026PRDE059222 · Petition for Recovery of Personal Property Pursuant to California Probate Code Section 850, 859, for Recovery Under Penal Code Section 496 (C)
GRANTEDJul 8, 2026