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Ethan P. Schulman
SF · 66 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
66
rulings
Granted36%
Denied6%
Continued14%
Other44%
Prevailing party
15
determined
Plaintiff80%
Defendant0%
Mixed20%
At a glance
Grant rate36%
Denial rate6%
Continuance rate14%
First seenJul 1, 2025
Most recentApr 7, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
37
Motion for Summary Adjudication
16
Motion for Summary Judgment
15
Motion to Quash
8
Motion for Sanctions
1
Ex Parte Application
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CGC25277334 MITCHELL BUSSEY ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFF MITCHELL BUSSEY, MARLETTE CANTEEN NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
CGC23277159 GREGORY TODD ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion For Leave To File Second Amended Complaint | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
CGC24277211 JOHN OLIVER GOSSETT III VS. GOLDEN GATE DRYWALL ET AL | sf Civil | Application for Entry of Default Judgment | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 |
CGC25277367 BARRY SILVER ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 |
CGC25277370 AARON CORTEZ-TORRES ET AL VS. AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order To Realign Defendant-Heir As Plaintiff | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 |
CGC24277265 SAMUEL TURNER ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR LEAVE TO File First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 |
CGC25277364 DALE A HUME ET AL VS. A B C AUTO PARTS ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS OR STAY OR DISMISS | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
CGC25277275 ARCHIE KING ET AL VS. ALTA BUILDING MATERIAL CO. ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion For Leave To File An Answer-In-Intervention | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
CGC25277364 DALE A HUME ET AL VS. A B C AUTO PARTS ET AL | sf Civil | Motion to Quash Service of Summons or Stay or Dismiss | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
CGC25277319 REINHOLD HESS ET AL VS. A.B. BOYD CO. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
CGC25277319 REINHOLD HESS ET AL VS. A.B. BOYD CO. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
CGC25277319 REINHOLD HESS ET AL VS. A.B. BOYD CO. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Or Alternatively, Summary Adjudication | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
CGC25277319 REINHOLD HESS ET AL VS. A.B. BOYD CO. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Defendant Rockwell Automation, Inc.'S Notice Of Motion And Motion For Summary Judgment Or, In The Alternative, Summary Adjudication | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
CGC22276997 CHELSEY TAYLOR, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO AND AS ET AL VS. SOCO WEST, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | Application for Entry of Default Judgment | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
CGC24277246 WILLIAM THOMAS SR VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | Application for Entry of Default Judgments | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
CGC25277326 RONALD BORDEN ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFFS RONALD BORDEN AND GAYLA BORDEN'S MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | The Court issued a series of case management orders regarding discovery, settlement demands, and future conferences. | May 18, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
CGC24277230 JOSEPH OCACIO VS. ARMSTRONG INTERNATIONAL, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFF JOSEPH OCACIO'S MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
CGC25277319 REINHOLD HESS ET AL VS. A.B. BOYD CO. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Or, In The Alternative, Summary Adjudication | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
CGC25277319 REINHOLD HESS ET AL VS. A.B. BOYD CO. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Or In The, Alternative, Summary Adjudication Of Issues | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
CGC22277017 MELVIN RODRICK ET AL VS. SOCO WEST, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | Application of Plaintiff Melvin Rodrick for Entry of Default Against Defendants | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CGC23277137 THEODORE HALADY ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | Application for Entry of Default Against Defendants | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CGC25277319 REINHOLD HESS ET AL VS. A.B. BOYD CO. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Or, In The Alternative, Summary Adjudication | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CGC25277331 RICHARD MORAIS ET AL VS. IMO INDUSTRIES LLC ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFF RICHARD MORAIS, ANNETTE MORAIS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
CGC25277300 AUBREY PIKE VS. IMO INDUSTRIES LLC ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFF AUBREY PIKE NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
CGC23277109 TIMOTHY DEASY VS. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
CGC23277109 TIMOTHY DEASY VS. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
CGC23277109 TIMOTHY DEASY VS. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT | OFF CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
CGC24277208 DAVID HARMS ET AL VS. SUPRO CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD | A hearing is required. | May 18, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
CGC25277305 IAN OWENS VS. KAISER GYPSUM COMPANY, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFF IAN OWENS MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | The court provides a series of directives regarding discovery deadlines, a future case management conference, and mandatory settlement conference scheduling. | May 18, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 |
CGC23277094 WAYNE KANGAS ET AL VS. SOCO WEST, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | DEFAULT HEARING (PROVE UP) | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
CGC23277179 SALA SHERWOOD VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | DEFAULT HEARING (PROVE UP) | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
CGC24277240 KIRK HAYS ET AL VS. AIR AND LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR BY ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD | A hearing is required. | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC24277239 RYAN RICE ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD | A hearing is required. | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC24277258 ROBERT SPANO VS. CARRIER CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD | A hearing is required. | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC25277290 JOHN FAIRBROTHER VS. 3M COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD | A hearing is required. | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC23277158 DAVID BOHANNAN ET AL VS. BAYER CROPSCIENCE INC. ET AL | sf Civil | DEFENDANTS U.S. BORAX INC. AND BRAGG INVESTMENT COMPANY INC.'S MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL AND RELATED DATES | A hearing is required. | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC24277222 PATRICIA SODARO ET AL VS. FRONTIER BUILDING SUPPLY CO. ET AL | sf Civil | Motion for order maintaining the current trial date with preference; and extending discovery cutoff | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC25277276 LARRY YABARRA VS. REPUBLIC SUPPLY COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFF LARRY YABARRA NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC24277240 KIRK HAYS ET AL VS. AIR AND LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR BY ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD | OFF Calendar - Duplicate Entry. | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC24277200 CAROL A. REED VS. AMCORD, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Dec 30, 2025 |
CGC25277291 ROBERT WEST ET AL VS. AGCO CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion To Quash Plaintiffs Complaint For Lack Of Personal Jurisdiction | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | Dec 9, 2025 |
CGC25277337 JOHN PATRICK ANAMOSA ET AL VS. ABB INC. ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFF JOHN ANAMOSA, NGA ANAMOSA NOTICE OF MOTION TO SPECIALLY SET A TRIAL DATE PURSUANT TO C.C.P. 36 (A), (D) AND (E) | The court provides specific case management orders and scheduling for discovery, settlement conferences, and CMC. | May 19, 2026 | Dec 9, 2025 |
CGC24277266 LINDA L. FEE ET AL VS. BLOCK DRUG COMPANY, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD | A hearing is required. | May 19, 2026 | Dec 9, 2025 |
CGC25277291 ROBERT WEST ET AL VS. AGCO CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | Motion to Quash Plaintiffs' Complaint For Lack Of Personal Jurisdiction | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | Dec 9, 2025 |
CGC25277280 WAYNE E. VILLINES ET AL VS. ABB, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part | May 19, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
CGC25277280 WAYNE E. VILLINES ET AL VS. ABB, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED (SJ); GRANTED in part and DENIED in part (SA) | May 19, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
CGC25277280 WAYNE E. VILLINES ET AL VS. ABB, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
CGC25277275 ARCHIE KING ET AL VS. ALTA BUILDING MATERIAL CO. ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order Substituting Mary King As Successor-In-Interest To, And Substituting Successor-In-Interest For, Deceased Plaintiff; For Leave To File First Amended Complaint; And To Add Previously Sued Doe Defendants To The First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
CGC25277291 ROBERT WEST ET AL VS. AGCO CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion To Quash Plaintiffs Complaint For Lack Of Personal Jurisdiction | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
CGC25277280 WAYNE E. VILLINES ET AL VS. ABB, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment Or, In The Alternative, Summary Adjudication | OFF CALENDAR pursuant to Notice of Withdrawal filed November 5, 2025. | May 19, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
CGC25277291 ROBERT WEST ET AL VS. AGCO CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | Motion to Quash Plaintiffs' Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 25, 2025 |
CGC22276993 WENDY BROWN-CHEATWOOD, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | OFF CALENDAR | May 19, 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 |
CGC25277280 WAYNE E. VILLINES ET AL VS. ABB, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. | May 19, 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 |
CGC22277021 JAMES HEVENER VS. BAY EQUIPMENT CO., INC. ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion For Sanctions Against Lilval, Inc.S Counsel For Failing To Appear At Trial Call, And To Issue Either An Order To Show Cause For Failing To Appear, Or An Order Striking Lilval, Inc.?S Answer | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 |
CGC25277301 DARLD MARSHALL VS. FMC CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order Granting Preference In Setting Case For Trial, And Extending Discovery Cutoff | OFF CALENDAR by moving party | May 19, 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 |
CGC25277319 REINHOLD HESS ET AL VS. A.B. BOYD CO. ET AL | sf Civil | NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR PREFERENCE PURSUANT TO C.C.P. 36(A) AND 36(D) | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 |
CGC25277306 FREDRICK BROWN VS. AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | PLAINTIFF FREDRICK BROWN NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR ORDER GRANTING PREFERENCE IN SETTING CASE FOR TRIAL, AND EXTENDING DISCOVERY CUTOFF | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 |
CGC25277322 THOMAS LYONS ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order Substituting Marianne Lyons As Successor-In-Interest To, And Substituting Successor-In-Interest For, Deceased Plaintiff; For Leave To File First Amended Complaint; And To Add Previously Sued Doe Defendants To The First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 18, 2025 |
CGC24277264 BECKY MEYERS ET AL VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD | OFF CALENDAR | May 19, 2026 | Nov 4, 2025 |
CGC24277266 LINDA L. FEE ET AL VS. BLOCK DRUG COMPANY, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT , Or, In The Alternative, Summary Adjudication | DENIED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 4, 2025 |
CGC25277291 ROBERT WEST ET AL VS. AGCO CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion To Quash Service Of Summons And First Amended Complaint For Lack Of Personal Jurisdiction | OFF CALENDAR pursuant to Notice of Withdrawal filed October 29, 2025 | May 19, 2026 | Nov 4, 2025 |
CGC24277266 LINDA L. FEE ET AL VS. BLOCK DRUG COMPANY, INC. ET AL | sf Civil | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT , Or In The Alternative, Summary Adjudication | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Nov 4, 2025 |
CGC24277238 JOHNNY EISENMAN VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion For Order Substituting Brandy Brucker As Successor-In-Interest To, And Substituting Successor-In-Interest For, Deceased Plaintiff; For Leave To File First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | Oct 28, 2025 |
CGC25277337 JOHN PATRICK ANAMOSA ET AL VS. ABB INC. ET AL | sf Civil | Notice Of Motion And Motion To Dismiss For Lack Of Personal Jurisdiction | OFF CALENDAR pursuant to Notice of Withdrawal filed by the moving party. | May 19, 2026 | Oct 28, 2025 |
CGC25277318 RONNIE NORRIS VS. AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION ET AL | sf Civil | Motion for order granting preference in setting case for trial, and extending discovery cutoff | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | Oct 28, 2025 |
CGC24277231 HIRAM BURNETT VS. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL | sf Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment / Motion for Summary Adjudication | OFF CALENDAR | May 20, 2026 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Ethan P. Schulman's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 66 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Ethan P. Schulman has a 36% grant rate (6% denial rate, 14% continued). Counties active: SF.
What kinds of motions does Judge Ethan P. Schulman hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Ethan P. Schulman'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.