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May 2023 · DecisionDepot Insights
May 2023 California tentative-ruling recap
In May 2023, our index recorded 12 tentative rulings across 2 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.
Rulings ingested
12
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
1
Outcome breakdown
- Other4 (33%)
- Granted3 (25%)
- Continued3 (25%)
- Mixed (in part)1 (8%)
- Sustained1 (8%)
Top motion types
- other8
- motion to compel further responses2
- demurrer1
- motion to compel discovery1
- petition1
Most active judges
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from May 2023
- Wesley Leonard Pastorius vs. General Motors, LLC34-2022-00328432-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 31, 2023Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special InterrogatoriesGRANTED
- Wesley Leonard Pastorius vs. General Motors, LLC34-2022-00328432-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 31, 2023Motion to Compel Further ResponsesGRANTED in part; DENIED in part.
- Deshawn Black Cunningham vs. Vanderbreek Motors, Inc34-2022-00325485-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·Judge Unknown·May 26, 2023Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Richard Holben, as Heir-at-Law and Successor-in-Interest of David Holden, Deceased vs. Windsor El Camino Care Center, LLC34-2022-00317545-CU-PO-GDSsacramento·May 26, 2023Case Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.
- Alfreda Smith vs. Nissan North America Inc34-2022-00325547-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 26, 2023Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Ronald W. Watson, Jr. vs. Dignity Health34-2022-00325508-CU-OE-GDSsacramento·May 26, 2023Case Management ConferenceCase is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.
- Desiree McFarland vs. Winco Foods LLC34-2020-00278403-CU-PO-GDSsacramento·May 26, 2023Case Management ConferenceThe Case Management Conference is continued to 03/22/2024.
- In re Hall Family Trust23PB-0031963shasta·May 22, 2023Petition to Remove Trustee and Appoint Successor TrusteeCONTINUED (Parties ordered to appear to discuss setting matter for trial)
- Cheryl Pocock vs. Darrel Cowan34-2018-00243344-CU-PO-GDSsacramento·May 19, 2023Case Management ConferenceMandatory Appearance of parties is required.
- Afshin Eslami M.D. vs. Dignity Health34-2022-00326241-CU-NP-GDSsacramento·May 17, 2023Demurrer; Request for Judicial NoticeSUSTAINED, with leave to amend; Request for judicial notice is granted.
- Elite Healthcare Resources LLC vs. Star Nursing Services, Inc.34-2022-00314757-CU-DF-GDSsacramento·May 10, 2023Motion to Compel Further Responses to DiscoveryGRANTED, IN PART
- Wesley Leonard Pastorius vs. General Motors, LLC34-2022-00328432-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·May 5, 2023Case Management ConferenceCase is referred to Trial Setting Process.
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in May 2023?+
DecisionDepot indexed 12 California Superior Court tentative rulings during May 2023, across 2 counties. SACRAMENTO led volume with 11 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in May 2023?+
The most common motion type in May 2023 was "other" (8 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 5 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.