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Bret D. Hillman

TULARE-CIVIL · 108 rulings ingested

Ruling distribution
108
rulings
Granted31%
Denied9%
Continued6%
Other54%
Prevailing party
35
determined
Plaintiff51%
Defendant29%
Mixed20%
At a glance
Grant rate31%
Denial rate9%
Continuance rate6%
First seenApr 29, 2026
Most recentAug 18, 2026

Motion type breakdown

Other
42
Petition
27
Motion to Compel Further Responses
8
Demurrer
8
Motion to Compel Discovery
7
Motion for Summary Judgment
6
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
5
Motion for Sanctions
4
Motion to Strike
3
Ex Parte Application
2
Motion to Quash
2
Motion for Summary Adjudication
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other

Recent rulings

CaseCountyMotionRulingIndexedHearing
VCL336069
Randhawa, Parminder S vs. Singh, Jatinder
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Ex Parte Motion to Set Aside Judgment after TrialNo documents appear filed in connection with this motion. The Court, therefore, takes the hearing off calendar.Aug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
VCL328055
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ritchie, Joshua D
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Deem Admissions AdmittedTo grant the motion and deem Admissions Nos. 1 through 14 admitted.Aug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
VCU319543
Gill, Jai vs. Deluxe Foods II, Inc. et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' FeesTo grant the motion in part and award $21,784 in fees and $12,410 in interest; To deny the motion in part as to the costs.Aug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
VCU313564
LaRumbe-Torres, Josiah vs. Kaweah Health Medical Center et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motion re: Preferential Trial Setting; Defendants Amergis and Dobbs' Motion to Continue TrialTo grant the motion and inquire as to discuss potential trial dates with counsel at the hearing not sooner than six months and not later than nine months; The Court does not issue tentative rulings on Defendants' motion.Aug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
VCU334416
Ramos, Bryan Gaeta vs. FCA US LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendants' Motion to Compel Deposition of PlaintiffDENIEDAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VCU324892
Hunt, Norma vs. IN-N-OUT Burgers
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Depositions of (1) Defendant's person(s) most qualified on the matters set forth in that notice (noticed for July 23, 2026); (2) Micah Mosqueda and (3) Ashley Haynes; and (4) Juan SolorioGRANTED; Sanctions imposedAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VCU332544
Estrella, Sarah vs. Swift Energy Solar, Inc et al
tulare-civil
Civil
(1) Defendants Solar Mosaic LLC and WebBank's Motion to Compel Arbitration; (2) Defendant Swift's Motion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTED in part; CONTINUED in partAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VCU321582
Jasso, Guy vs. Visalia Unified School District
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Motion to Compel Further Responses to (1) Form Interrogatories, (2) Special Interrogatories and (3) Requests for ProductionOff calendarAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VCU329280
Galvan-Padilla, Jose De Jesus vs. Nissan North America, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant Groppetti Ltd., Inc.'s Motion to QuashGRANTEDAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VCL324944
Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club vs. Souza, Gary Martin Jr
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Set Aside Entry of Default Judgment, Vacate Entry of Default and Quash ServiceGRANTEDAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VCU289306
Estes, Jeremy Lee vs. Cheema Transport, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Counsel's Motion to be Relieved as CounselDENIED without prejudiceAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VCU323233
Hernandez, Hipolito vs. Ford Spraying Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Continue TrialNo tentative ruling issuedAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VCU326099
Ramirez, Carlos Alberto vs. Ramirez, Ramon
tulare-civil
Civil
(1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to StrikeDemurrer overruled in part, sustained with leave to amend in part; Motion to Strike granted in part, denied in partAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
VPR044873
In the Matter of J.A.E.
tulare-civil
Civil
Accounting ReviewAccounting appears to be in orderAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR052046
In the Matter of Gracie Mae Rocha Irrevocable Special Needs Trust
tulare-civil
Civil
Petition HearingAppearance RequiredAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR052385
In the Matter of Gilpin, Lula
tulare-civil
Civil
Final Distribution HearingAppearance RequiredAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR053418
In the Matter of Guzman, Altagracia
tulare-civil
Civil
Final Distribution HearingAppearance RequiredAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR054095
In the Matter of Aguayo, Armando
tulare-civil
Civil
Petition to Appoint ConservatorAppearance RequiredAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR054127
In the Matter of Price, Patricia Annette
tulare-civil
Civil
Petition for Letters of AdministrationRecommended for ApprovalAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR054183
In the Matter of Clarence H. Hill Revocable Trust
tulare-civil
Civil
Petition to Confirm Trust AssetsAppearance RequiredAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR054186
In the Matter of Rosa, Tommy Earl
tulare-civil
Civil
Petition to Determine Succession to Primary ResidenceAppearance RequiredAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR054187
In the Matter of Wommack, Gary M.
tulare-civil
Civil
Petition for Letters of AdministrationRecommended for ApprovalAug 10, 2026Aug 10, 2026
VPR054059
In the Matter of A.F.
tulare-civil
Civil
GuardianshipAppearance RequiredAug 10, 2026Aug 6, 2026
VCU313564
LaRumbe-Torres, Josiah vs. Kaweah Health Medical Center et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Joint Expert Inspection as to Defendant Dobbs' PhoneThere are no tentative rulings on the merits for these motions. The parties are directed to meaningfully meet and confer before the hearing.Aug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026
VCU318452
Felix, Jose vs. D.R. Klassen Packing, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDAug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026
VCL323413
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Watkins, Ronnette
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the PleadingsGRANTEDAug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026
VCU316514
Huerta, John vs. Kaweah Container, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motions to Compel Further ResponsesNo tentative ruling; meet and confer ordered.Aug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026
VCU331697
Hillsdale Garden Homes vs. Miller, Anthony P.
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendants' Counsel's Motion to be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDAug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026
VCU314557
Flores, Rafael vs. HR Mobile Services, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDAug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026
VCU331598
Delayo, Raymond vs. Perfection Pet Foods, LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendants' Motion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDAug 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026
VCU322807
Lopez, Celedonio vs. Barrera, Rodrigo Toledo
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Initial Responses to (1) Form Interrogatories, (2) Special Interrogatories, and (3) Requests for Production; (4) Plaintiff's Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted; SanctionsMotions (1), (3), (4) moot; (2) Granted; Sanctions imposed.Jul 30, 2026Jul 30, 2026
VCL330600
John Deere Financial vs. Toor, Santokh S
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Serve Defendant Santokh S. Toor ElectronicallyDENIED without prejudiceJul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
VCU327171
Garza, Alejandro vs. Gipson Farms, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Permit Substitution of Class Representative and Order for Notice to be Sent to Potential Class MembersGRANTED in part; DENIED in partJul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
VCU329752
Rojas, Jesusita vs. Sciacca, Leonard Michael et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motion for Publication of SummonsGRANTEDJul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
VCL315715
Gonzalez, Adan Chavez vs. DOES 1-10
tulare-civil
Civil
Counsel's Motion to be RelievedOFF CALENDARJul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
VCU329280
Galvan-Padilla, Jose De Jesus vs. Nissan North America, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Motion to StrikeGRANTED with leave to amendJul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
VCL331702
Grant & Weber, Inc. vs. Stewart, Vanessa Lopez
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant Mark Stewart's Motion for Summary Judgment; Defendant Vanessa Stewart's Motion to DismissDENIEDJul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
VPR054153
In the Matter of Reynoso, Stephanie Denise
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionRecommended for ApprovalJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054117
In the Matter of Madriz Raya, Manuel Jr
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionAppearance RequiredJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054134
In the Matter of Velasco, Alejandro
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionAppearance RequiredJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054154
In the Matter of Reynoso, Edward Vincent
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionRecommended for ApprovalJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054157
In the Matter of Garcia, Jose
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionAppearance RequiredJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054159
In the Matter of Long, Donald Leroy
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionAppearance RequiredJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054164
In the Matter of Nunes Verissimo, Carmel S.
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionRecommended for ApprovalJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054165
In the Matter of Tomasetti, Steven Lewis
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionAppearance RequiredJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054167
In the Matter of Pirnstill, Juddith A.
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionAppearance RequiredJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VPR054201
In the Matter of Zempoalteca, Natan
tulare-civil
Civil
PetitionAppearance RequiredJul 24, 2026Jul 27, 2026
VCU329566
Jones, Richard A. Jr vs. Lower Tule River Irrigation District
tulare-civil
Civil
Writ of Mandate HearingThere is no tentative ruling. Parties are directed to appear.Jul 21, 2026Jul 21, 2026
VCU320097
Jasmin Megana Delgado, Jacquelin vs. Ruiz Food Products, Inc. et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motions to Compel Further (1) Special Interrogatories, Set One as to Defendant Ruiz Food Products, Inc., (2) Requests for Production, Set One as to Defendant Ruiz Food Products, Inc., (3) Special Interrogatories, Set One as to Defendant Ruiz Food Exports, Inc., and (4) Requests for Production, Set One as to Defendant Ruiz Food Exports, Inc.Motions moot; sanctions of $1,520 against Defendant Products and $1,520 against Defendant Exports.Jul 21, 2026Jul 21, 2026
VPR053881
In the Matter of The Marina Monica Dunn Trust of 1987
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Modify Order re: InstructionsThere is no tentative ruling. Parties are directed to appear.Jul 21, 2026Jul 21, 2026
VCU313564
LaRumbe-Torres, Josiah vs. Kaweah Health Medical Center et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Deposition of Defendant Dr. Barrera; for Appointment of Deposition Referee; For Additional Deposition TimeGRANTEDJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
VCU331662
In the Matter of Jimmy L. Dreo and Charlotte L. Dreo 1996 Living Trust
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Trial PreferenceGRANTEDJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
VCU324049
Doe C.H., Jane vs. Nguyen, MD, John T.
tulare-civil
Civil
Demurrer to Second Amended ComplaintOverruled in part, Sustained with leave to amend in partJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
VCU325651
Engle, Al vs. Cantrell, Steven
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Motion for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
VCL308016
Lobel Financial Corp., a California Corporation vs. Sandoval, Valerie Marie
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Set Aside DefaultTaken off calendarJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
VCU312939
Gonzalez, Israel vs. Community Services and Employment Training Inc. et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Motion for Compliance as to Request for Production of Documents, Set One and SanctionsGRANTED in part, DENIED in partJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
VCU321658
Lal, Chaman vs. Singh, Avtar
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Adopt Appraised ValueGRANTEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
VCU322061
Leon, Elizabeth Jane vs. County of Tulare
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for ProductionCONTINUEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
VCU333368
Fuentes, Amanda vs. General Motors, LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
Demurrer to First Amended ComplaintSUSTAINEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
VCU333839
Garcia, Anna Teresa vs. Hyundai Motor of America
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
VCU300278
Jimenez, Jose Louie III vs. Land O'Lakes, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiff's Counsel's Motion to be RelievedGRANTEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
VCU314557
Flores, Rafael vs. HR Mobile Services, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
VCU326433
Renteria, Edward Anthony vs. Miller, Cary Darrel
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Set Aside / Vacate Dismissal following OSCGRANTEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
VCU316226
Loza, Marisela vs. BH-TC Opco, LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VCU317716
Loza, Marisela vs. BH-TC Opco, LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Compel ArbitrationDENIEDJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VCU289306
Estes, Jeremy Lee vs. Cheema Transport, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Final Compliance; OSCDismissed OSCJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VCU304254
Lopez, Joe vs. Gallardo, Adalberto Rivera
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendants' Motion for ReconsiderationDENIEDJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VCU322088
Isquierdo, Daleyza et al vs. Kaweah Delta Health Care District et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Kaweah's Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VCU330698
JGI Wholesale Corp. vs. United Brands, LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Benjamin M. LowGRANTEDJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VPR053934
In the Matter of Betterton, Michael
tulare-civil
Civil
Petitioner's Motion to Compel Initial Responses to Form Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents; SanctionsMOOTJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VCU331662
In the Matter of Jimmy L. Dreo and Charlotte L. Dreo 1996 Living Trust
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Trial PreferenceCONTINUEDJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VPR053525
In the Matter of Sark Davidian Jr Living Trust February 4, 2009
tulare-civil
Civil
Sarks Davidian III's ex parte application for discovery orders; Angelina Ogata's ex parte application to vacate June 16, 2026 order; OSC re: contempt and sanctionsMixedJun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
VCU318452
Felix, Jose vs. D.R. Klassen Packing, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Preliminary ApprovalThe Court takes the hearing off calendar.Jun 16, 2026Jun 16, 2026
VCU318866
Lopez, Lorena Espitia vs. Olvera, James
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant Olvera's Motion for Summary JudgmentTo find the motion moot by the voluntary dismissal of Defendant Olvera.Jun 16, 2026Jun 16, 2026
VCU327313
Knox, Sean vs. Visalia Unified School District
tulare-civil
Civil
Demurrer to Second Amended ComplaintTo sustain the demurrer without leave to amend.Jun 16, 2026Jun 16, 2026
VCU330782
Ibarra, Leticia Lopez vs. FCA US, LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to StrikeSustain demurrer with leave to amend (negligent repair); Overrule demurrer (concealment); Grant motion to strike with leave to amend.Jun 16, 2026Jun 16, 2026
VCU330831
Eckert, Russell et al vs. Hyundai Motor America, a California Corporation et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Motion to Compel ArbitrationTo grant the motion and delegate issues of arbitrability to the arbitrator.Jun 16, 2026Jun 16, 2026
VCU328025
Ramirez Naranjo, Anthony vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of DocumentsGRANTED in part, DENIED in partJun 10, 2026Jun 9, 2026
VCL320631
Discover Bank vs. Pence, Merrie L
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Entry of Judgment Pursuant to StipulationGRANTEDJun 10, 2026Jun 9, 2026
VCU321509
Duran, Mariano et al vs. Farmers Insurance Exchange
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment or AdjudicationGRANTEDJun 10, 2026Jun 9, 2026
VCL312483
Discover Bank vs. Aldama, Misty
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Entry of Judgment Pursuant to StipulationGRANTEDJun 10, 2026Jun 9, 2026
VCU315048
Fonseca, David vs. Chimienti & Associates
tulare-civil
Civil
Application Pro Hac Vice as to Attorney Leigh S. MontgomeryDENIEDJun 10, 2026Jun 9, 2026
VCU333454
Gilbert, Sydney vs. Murray, Jacob Wayne
tulare-civil
Civil
DemurrerOVERRULEDJun 10, 2026Jun 9, 2026
VCU308283
Dodson, Jennifer vs. Automobile Club of Southern California
tulare-civil
Civil
Hearing re: Distribution of PAGA SettlementTo inquire as to the funding of the settlement and distribution by Simplurius, Inc. to aggrieved employees.Jun 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026
VCU328948
Gonzalez, Brandon vs. City of Porterville
tulare-civil
Civil
DemurrerGRANTEDJun 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026
VPR053672
In the Matter of Jerrilyn Milliken Family Trust
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Deem Admissions AdmittedGRANTEDJun 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026
VCU322807
Lopez, Celedonio vs. Barrera, Rodrigo Toledo
tulare-civil
Civil
Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Initial Responses to (1) Form Interrogatories, (2) Special Interrogatories, and (3) Requests for Production; (4) Plaintiff's Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted; SanctionsCONTINUEDJun 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026
VCL332688
Ruiz, Maria vs. Cervantes, Amber Justina et al
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Set Aside DefaultInquiry regarding status of lockout and dismissalJun 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026
VCL300690
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Smith, Charles A
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Deem Admissions AdmittedGRANTEDJun 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026
VCU333368
Fuentes, Amanda vs. General Motors, LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
DemurrerMOOTJun 2, 2026Jun 2, 2026
VCU331451
Jiroud, Shokouh vs. American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance Co.
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Compel ArbitrationDENIEDMay 22, 2026May 26, 2026
VCU289306
Estes, Jeremy Lee vs. Cheema Transport, Inc.
tulare-civil
Civil
Hearing re: Final ComplianceCONTINUEDMay 22, 2026May 26, 2026
VCU328191
Ratliff, Melaina M. vs. Hyundai Motor America
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDMay 22, 2026May 26, 2026
VCU315048
Fonseca, David vs. Chimienti & Associates
tulare-civil
Civil
Continued Motion for Preliminary ApprovalGRANTEDMay 22, 2026May 26, 2026
VCU331954
Jimenez, Alejandro vs. Fresno County Private Security
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDMay 22, 2026May 26, 2026
VCU328136
Hodges, Eastonn vs. State of California, Department of Transportation [Caltrans]
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion for Trial PreferenceGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 19, 2026
VCL318352
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Hernandez, Luis
tulare-civil
Civil
Motion re: Opposition to Claim of ExemptionCONTINUEDMay 18, 2026May 19, 2026
VCL318924
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Farias, Anthony
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Counsel's Motion to WithdrawDENIEDMay 18, 2026May 19, 2026
VCU314185
Hernandez, John Jr. vs. General Motors, LLC
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Motion for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 19, 2026
VCU322372
Tilley, Jennifer M. vs. Fisher, June A.
tulare-civil
Civil
Defendant's Motion to Continue TrialNo tentative ruling issuedMay 18, 2026May 19, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is Judge Bret D. Hillman's grant rate in California Superior Court?+

Based on 108 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Bret D. Hillman has a 31% grant rate (9% denial rate, 6% continued). Counties active: TULARE-CIVIL.

What kinds of motions does Judge Bret D. Hillman hear most often?+

The most common motion type in Judge Bret D. Hillman's indexed rulings is Other. The full motion-type breakdown appears on this page — each motion type shows grant, denial, and continuance counts so practitioners can prepare accordingly.