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April 2025 California tentative-ruling recap
In April 2025, our index recorded 68 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
68
Counties active
2
Judges issuing rulings
6
Outcome breakdown
- Other21 (31%)
- Granted20 (29%)
- Continued12 (18%)
- Denied11 (16%)
- Mixed (in part)3 (4%)
- Sustained1 (1%)
Top motion types
- other34
- motion to compel discovery14
- motion to compel further responses9
- petition6
- demurrer3
- motion for sanctions2
- motion for preliminary approval of class settlement1
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from April 2025
- SANDFORD vs TERRA NOVA COUNSELING DDP, et al.24CV007808sacramento·Judge Julie G. Yap·Apr 30, 2025Motion to Compel DepositionDROPPED
- BOE vs DEACON CORP.24CV005025sacramento·Apr 29, 2025Omnibus motion for order to proceed under pseudonym and to amend complaintDENIED
- MOLINA vs CARPENTER24CV008140sacramento·Judge Julie G. Yap·Apr 25, 2025Case Management ConferenceThis case is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.
- HOLLINGSWORTH, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC24CV007709sacramento·Apr 25, 2025Case Management ConferenceReferred to Trial Setting Process
- Peter M. Sailors vs. Sarah Waters34-2023-00337305-CU-WT-GDSsacramento·Apr 25, 2025Motion to Continue TrialGRANTED
- Jaime Morgan vs. Jaclyn Hobbs34-2020-00285924-CU-CR-GDSsacramento·Apr 25, 2025Motion to continue trialGRANTED. Trial dates vacated and case referred to trial setting process.
- AMIL vs COLE, et al.24CV007707sacramento·Apr 25, 2025Case Management ConferenceCONTINUED
- Afshin Eslami M.D. vs. Dignity Health34-2022-00326241-CU-NP-GDSsacramento·Judge Julie G. Yap·Apr 25, 2025Case Management ConferenceCase is referred to Trial Setting Process for selection of Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conference dates.
- Bryan Finkel vs. General Motors, LLC34-2022-00318084-CU-BC-GDSsacramento·Apr 25, 2025Case Management Conference; DemurrerMandatory Appearance of all parties required.
- TERRY vs FLORES, et al.24CV020540sacramento·Judge Unknown·Apr 23, 2025DemurrerCONTINUED
- TERRY vs FLORES, et al.24CV011507sacramento·Apr 22, 2025Motion for terminating and monetary sanctionsDENIED
- FADDIS, et al. vs GRANDCARE INC, et al.23CV006808sacramento·Apr 22, 2025Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production, Set Four, Nos. 160 and 163; Motion for Monetary SanctionsDENIED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in April 2025?+
DecisionDepot indexed 68 California Superior Court tentative rulings during April 2025, across 2 counties. SACRAMENTO led volume with 62 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in April 2025?+
The most common motion type in April 2025 was "other" (34 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 7 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.