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 Andrew J Downs
200800322626PRCE · Account and Report 9th Account & Report
Subject to statutory notice, the Court will direct Petitioner Donald and Julia Downs to serve and file the CalABLE monthly statements for this account period.Jun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Allyson A Schriner
201100404825PRLP · Court’s Order to Show Cause re: Termination
The limited conservator shall appear at the hearing and show cause why the limited conservatorship should not be terminated.Jun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Bernice Martinez
201100408449PRLP · Order to Show Cause re: Removal of Conservator, Appointment of the Ventura County Public Guardian, and Placement
Order to Show Cause issued regarding removal of conservator, appointment of public guardian, and placement.Jun 30, 2026
BELL CANYON ASSOCIATION, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION vs ERIC WOLF
2025CUMC038966 · Cross-Defendant Bell Canyon Association’s Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories and Request for Sanctions; Cross-Defendant Bell Canyon Association’s Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production and Request for Sanctions
MOOT; Sanctions DENIEDJun 30, 2026
Jane Doe v. Joseph Pearson, et al.
2025CUPP043841 · Janet M. Frangie · Motion for Relief from Waiver of Objections
NO TENTATIVE. The Court will entertain oral argument.Jun 30, 2026
JOAQUIN TORRES vs BEACON WEST ENERGY GROUP, LLC, et al.
2025CUPP045855 · Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice
GRANTEDJun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Abbie S Hudosh
201300431195PRLE · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
The court orders the conservator to file a status report that fully answers Question Numbers 3, 5, 6, and 9 through 15 and to file the proof of service for the report. Matter set for OSC re Removal for Failure to File Status Report.Jun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Darwin L. Hastings
202100557645PRCE · Court’s Order to Show Cause re: Transfer to Los Angeles County
The Court intends to transfer this case to Los Angeles County upon confirmation that the conservatee has no known relatives within the second degree who require notice.Jun 30, 2026
RICHARD HERNANDEZ vs G W SURFACES
2025CUWT055074 · Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Special and Form Interrogatories and Request for Monetary Sanctions
GRANTED in part and DENIED in partJun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Carol M. Young
202200566844PRCE · Final Account and Report 2nd and Final Accounting
The court intends to approve the account and deny the request to reserve conservator fees.Jun 30, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ERIK ANTHONY ESPINOZA
2025PRCP047074 · Court’s Order to Show Cause re: Filing of Death Certificate, Notice of Death and Termination
CONTINUEDJun 30, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DANNA PAOLA RUIZ
2025PRLP037058 · Court’s Order to Show Cause RE: Failure to File Status Report
CONTINUEDJun 30, 2026
In The Matter of Andrew Lee Valles
201500468470PRCP · Court’s Order to Show Cause re: Transfer to Santa Barbara County
CONTINUEDJun 30, 2026
In The Matter of Jacob Angel Stephenson Jr.
201700502805PRGE · Status Review (Guardianship)
Status report and documents reviewed and complete. No appearance required. Future status report and accountings ordered.Jun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Leilani Lopez
201700505064PRGE · Status Review (Guardianship) to Confirm Receipt of Confidential Guardianship Status Report
The Guardianship Status Report was filed. No appearance is necessary.Jun 30, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF OLIVIA R FERGUSON
2023PRCE015134 · Petition for Attorney Fees and Costs
GRANTEDJun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Valerie M. Fagiani
2024PRCE024894 · Account and Report
The Court intends to find Anita Sharp in contempt of court and issue a bench warrant for her arrest due to failure to file the account.Jun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Verna L. Hazlewood
202200573245PRCE · Account and Report
The court intends to approve the Second Account and Report with fee adjustments.Jun 30, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF EMBERLYN RAINE FELKINS
2024PRGE022310 · Account and Report
CONTINUEDJun 30, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DANIEL WON KIM
2025PRLP037144 · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
The annual status report is complete. No appearance is required.Jun 30, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF AVA SMART
2025PRLP039163 · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
The court has reviewed the status report and it is complete.Jun 30, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF LIAM KAY
2025PRLP039792 · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
Annual status report is complete. No appearance required.Jun 30, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ZOEY G NEEDHAM
2025PRLP039936 · Annual/Biennial Status Report Conservatorship Review
CONTINUEDJun 30, 2026
ROSA FLORES vs MICHAEL LEAL, et al.
2023CUPP017719 · Defendant Tri County Pest Control, Inc.’s Demurrer to the Sixth Cause of Action for Fraud; Defendant Tri County’s Motion to Strike Portions of the Complaint
Demurrer SUSTAINED with leave to amend; Motion to Strike TAKEN OFF CALENDAR as mootJun 29, 2026
OAK PARK FIRST PLAZA, LLC vs THOMAS LANG
2025CUBC046243 · Motion to Strike Complaint for Untimely Amendment to Complaint following Demurrer
DENIEDJun 29, 2026
EMMA GODINEZ vs COUNTY OF VENTURA
2025CUWT047382 · Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Responses to Form Interrogatories-Employment Law and Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Responses to Defendant County of Ventura’s Demand for Inspection and Production of Documents and Other Tangible Things; Motion for an Order to Deem Requests for Admission, Set One Admitted
GRANTEDJun 29, 2026
DAVID LEIGHTON vs GISELLE GUILLAUME, et al.
2026CLBC064356 · Motion to Place Documents Under Seal Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 367.3 (Safe at Home)
CONTINUEDJun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PAUL WAYNE WINBURY
2026PRLP063519 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator of the Person Only, Limited
CONTINUEDJun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MACKENZIE ROSE PENA
2026PRLE062936 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator of the Person and Estate, Limited
Subject to statutory notice, the Court intends to grant the petition.Jun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOHN SIDNEY DOWNUM
2024PRCE033922 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator Successor Conservator of the Person and Estate
Subject to statutory notice, the Court intends to grant the petition.Jun 26, 2026
Flores v Adams
202200566201CLPA · Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict; Motion for New Trial; Motion to Tax Costs
Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict denied; Motion for New Trial denied; Motion to Tax Costs granted in partJun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL EDWARD MAY
2025PRCE053045 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator of the Person and Estate
GRANTEDJun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF KIARA ROSE DECASTRO
2026PRGE061400 · Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Estate
GRANTEDJun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ALAN HERBERT GEORGE
2026PRCE058637 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator of the Person and Estate
GRANTED. Appoint Ventura County Public Guardian conservator of the person and estate of Alan Herbert George with bond of $1,000,000.00.Jun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF VALERIE PINTO
2026PRLP062972 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator of the Person Only, Limited
The Court intends to grant the petition.Jun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DAVID WAYNE HILL
2026PRCE063708 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator of the Person and Estate
GRANTEDJun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JENNIFER ALBACH
2026PRLE063753 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator of the Person and Estate, Limited
CONTINUEDJun 26, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF SOPHIA PINTO
2026PRLP062970 · Petition for Appointment of Conservator of the Person Only, Limited
The Court intends to grant the petition, but powers under Probate Code section 2355 must be denied based on the current capacity declaration.Jun 26, 2026
Terry Burciaga vs. American Honda Motor
202200570573CUBC · Plaintiffs’ Motion for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Expenses
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
NEREYDA SERRANO vs CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES OF VENTURA COUNTY INCORPORATED
2026CUOE060215 · Charmaine H. Buehner · Case Management Conference
Tentative Case Management Order issuedJun 25, 2026
VALA ZARRABIAN vs. CHRISTOPHER GARNER
202200567110CUCO · Motion for Summary Adjudication
DENIEDJun 25, 2026
JEREMY LOOKOFSKY, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC
2025CUBC039282 · Not Stated · Plaintiffs’ Motion to Compel Defendant’s Further Verified Responses to Requests for Production of Documents Nos. 1, 9, 37-81, 91-93, and 99; Plaintiffs’ Motion to Compel Defendant’s Further Verified Responses to Special Interrogatories 41, 43, and 53; Plaintiffs’ Motion to Compel Defendant’s Further Verified Responses to Form Interrogatories 12.1 and 15.1
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL FORTUNATO
2023PRDE016400 · Petition to Terminate Proceedings for Lack of Assets and Discharge of Executor
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN RE THE LEONE M RIECK REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DTD FEBRUARY 24, 2017, AS AMENDED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
2025PRTR039181 · Petition to Compel an Accounting, for Denial of Compensation and Surcharge, etc
The Court intends to order the trustee to serve and file a statutory accounting from 11/13/19 to the present. The Court will suspend the trustee’s powers and appoint Debra Rieck as the interim successor trustee pending further order of the Court.Jun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF FRANK FRED JOHANNES
2024PRDE021863 · Petition for Waiver of Accounting and Final Distribution
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN RE THE JOYCE WOODS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 29 2014
2025PRTR052052 · Petition to Compel Trustee to Account, to Remove Trustee, to Appoint Successor Trustee and Request Attorney Fees
The Court intends to set an OSC re Contempt Against Judy Cacciaglia for Failure to Comply with Court Order.Jun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF STEFAN JAN MALOLEPSZY
2026PRDE060353 · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL JAMES WILLESEN
2025PRDE046021 · Petition for Waiver of Accounting and Final Distribution
CONTINUEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF RONALD SANDER CORNELL
2026PRDE063342 · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF GLORIA DENICE YAGER-IGNACIO
2026PRDE063384 · Petition for Letters of Administration
CONTINUEDJun 25, 2026