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Jenna Whitman
ALAMEDA · 77 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
77
rulings
Granted30%
Denied12%
Continued16%
Other43%
Prevailing party
17
determined
Plaintiff59%
Defendant18%
Mixed24%
At a glance
Grant rate30%
Denial rate12%
Continuance rate16%
First seenMay 22, 2026
Most recentAug 21, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
50
Motion for Summary Judgment
5
Motion for Sanctions
4
Motion to Compel Further Responses
4
Ex Parte Application
4
Motion to Compel Discovery
3
Demurrer
2
Motion for Attorney Fees
2
Petition
2
Motion for Summary Adjudication
2
Motion to Quash
1
Motion to Strike
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions for Sanctions →Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Attorney's Fees Motions →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Motions to Quash →Motions to Strike →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc v. Williams | alameda Civil | Motion for Sanctions filed by Ellen Williams | The hearing will be dropped from calendar; motion to be heard by Discovery Referee. | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Discovery Referee Recomm. 23; Motion for Leave to Amend Supplemental Expert Witness Designation; Motion for Leave to Serve Late Expert Witness Designation | Discovery Referee Recommendation No. 23 affirmed in part and modified; Motion for Leave to Amend Supplemental Expert Witness Designation continued; Motion for Leave to Serve Late Expert Witness Designation granted. | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
26CV174875 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION vs OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | alameda Civil | Ex Parte Application for Order Replacing Public Filing; Motion to Seal Certain Portions of Documents | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
25CV148214 CENTER 5TH STREET LLC vs CITY OF OAKLAND | alameda Civil | Non-Appearance Case Review : Compliance Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | Withdrawn | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion for Sanctions filed by RICHARD LANDRY (Defendant) | This is a discovery motion to be heard in the first instance by Referee Gallo. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication | GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | DENIED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | DENIED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
23CV055660 MONTERO vs BDTB MORALES, LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Compliance Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference re Discovery Referee Recommendation No. 22 | PARTIES TO APPEAR | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
25CV148214 CENTER 5TH STREET LLC vs CITY OF OAKLAND | alameda Civil | Petition for Writ of Mandate | DENIED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
RG19037171 WESTLAKE SERVICES, LLC VS SHEIKH | alameda Civil | Claim of Exemption/Third-Party Claim | PARTIES TO APPEAR | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | DENIED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
24CV089471 YOB vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC., et al. | alameda Civil | Non-Appearance Case Review Re: Entry of Dismissal | CONTINUED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
25CV145805 SAARMAN CONSTRUCTION, LTD., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION vs COLONDRES, et al. | alameda Civil | Default Prove Up Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
RG20060236 Kim VS Asset Default Management, Inc. | alameda Civil | Compliance Hearing for entry of dismissal | Parties to appear to address status of default judgments, service of process, and outstanding claims. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Ellen Williams’ responses to Fautt Homes Corporation’s requests for production, set one | This is a discovery matter to be heard in the first instance by the Discovery Referee. | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Ellen Williams’ Responses to Fautt Homes Corporation’s Special and Form Interrogatories, Set One | This is a discovery matter to be heard in the first instance by the Discovery Referee. | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV100359 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES, INC. vs ANIMA MUNDI HERBALS LLC, A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. | alameda Civil | Default Prove Up Hearing | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
RG19036992 Shoker v. Ghuman | alameda Civil | Motion for Order for Restitution and to Restore Status Quo | DENIED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Ex-Parte Application for Order to Bifurcate Trial Regarding Punitive Damages | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
25CV145805 SAARMAN CONSTRUCTION, LTD., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION vs COLONDRES, et al. | alameda Civil | Default Prove Up Hearing | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
26CV173202 VINSON vs COMMUNITY GRAINS, LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Default Prove Up Hearing | Default judgment partially granted; Plaintiff directed to provide proposed judgment (JUD-100) and appear for further proceedings. | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
RG19036992 Shoker v. Ghuman | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | The Case Management Conference scheduled for 07/31/2026 is vacated. | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Ex Parte Application for Order Affirming Time Extension | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
26CV173202 VINSON vs COMMUNITY GRAINS, LLC,, et al. | alameda Civil | Default Prove Up | GRANTED IN PART | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
RG21105772 Darby v. Tons Per Hour Inc., a Texas Corporation | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | PARTIES TO APPEAR | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
RG21105772 Darby VS Tons Per Hour Inc., a Texas Corporation | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | PARTIES TO APPEAR | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
HG21090336 Property Investors 2020, LLC VS Spanish Ranch 1 Association | alameda Civil | Motion to Tax Costs | GRANTED IN PART. Costs awarded solely against PI2020; otherwise DENIED. | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion for Protective Order | This is a discovery matter to be heard in the first instance by the Discovery Referee. | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Judgment (CCP 473) | This is a discovery matter to be heard in the first instance by the Discovery Referee. | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
21CV000063 SIU vs SIU, et al. | alameda Civil | Compliance Hearing nonappearance (review proposed settlement) | The Compliance Hearing nonappearance (review proposed settlement) scheduled for 07/15/2026 is vacated. | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
24CV089471 YOB vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC., et al. | alameda Civil | Compliance Hearing Re: Payment of Outstanding Sanctions & Entry of Notice of Settlement | Sanctions appear to have been paid. No appearances are necessary. The Compliance Hearing Re: Payment of Outstanding Sanctions & Entry of Notice of Settlement. scheduled for 07/15/2026 is vacated. | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
23CV039174 HYDE, et al. vs KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | CONTINUED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
26CV176380 In the Matter of: San Francisco Baykeeper, Inc. | alameda Civil | Motion to Transfer | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
26CV171814 DOE vs REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION | alameda Civil | Initial Case Management Conference | Initial Case Management Conference vacated; stipulation and proposed order for a briefing and hearing schedule approved. | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
26CV170895 GRACEY vs CITY OF OAKLAND | alameda Civil | PETITIONER’S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR ORDER REQUIRING CORRECTED SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION AND CONTINUING PETITIONER’S REPLY DEADLINE | PARTIES TO APPEAR | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
26CV163917 SAN FRANCISCO BAYKEEPER, et al. vs CITY OF NEWARK | alameda Civil | Motions to Dismiss | CONTINUED | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
22CV015544 BLACHA vs TAYLOR, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
22CV015544 BLACHA vs TAYLOR, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Leave to file a Second Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
22CV015544 BLACHA vs TAYLOR, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Motion for Leave to file a Second Amended Complaint | CONTINUED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
22CV015544 BLACHA vs TAYLOR, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
22CV015544 BLACHA vs TAYLOR, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Leave to file a Second Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
23CV055955 WOLFE vs FCA US, LLC | alameda Civil | Motion for nonsuit | Parties to appear in Dept 20. If matter not settled, proceed with jury selection. | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
HG21090336 Property Investors 2020, LLC VS Spanish Ranch 1 Association | alameda Civil | Motion for New Trial and In The Alternative For Changes To The Statement Of Decision And For Modifications Of The Judgment | DENIED | Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
RG19036992 Shoker VS Ghuman | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | CONTINUED | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
23CV055955 WOLFE vs FCA US, LLC | alameda Civil | Pre-Trial Conference | PARTIES TO APPEAR IN DEPT 25 | Jun 13, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions (CCP 177.5) | The Court is inclined to impose a $1,000 sanction for each such violation, for a total of $5,000, payable to the Court within 30 days. | Jun 13, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
25CV154861 RAMIREZ vs ROSS STORES, INC. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses | Granted in Part and Denied in Part | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
22CV015544 BLACHA vs TAYLOR, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
22CV015544 BLACHA vs TAYLOR, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Leave to file a Second Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
26CV176380 In the Matter of: San Francisco Baykeeper, Inc. | alameda Civil | Motion for Order Nunc Pro Tunc | GRANTED | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
RG19036992 Shoker v. Ghuman | alameda Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Judgment (CCP 473) | DENIED | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
22CV009431 WILBOR vs LEDUC & DEXTER INC., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
24CV073973 MAGANA, et al. vs FCA US, LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Case Management | PARTIES TO APPEAR | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
24CV072336 GUTIERREZ vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | alameda Civil | Case Management | Lead trial counsel for each party to appear via Zoom. | May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
RG21108716 Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams | alameda Civil | Order to Show Cause Re: money sanctions | 3/20/2026 Order to Show Cause is DISCHARGED; New Order to Show Cause issued for 06/12/2026. | May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
22CV016235 HUDDA, et al. vs WAHED | alameda Civil | Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction | GRANTED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
23CV052073 Bantupalli v. General Motors, LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference Status Conference Re: Stay | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
23CV052073 BANTUPALLI vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. | alameda Civil | Order to Show Cause Re: Failure to appear | Sanctions of $300.00 imposed against Plaintiff's counsel. | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
24CV061477 SAN LEANDRO ASHLAND LLC vs WARD, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED IN PART | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
24CV086759 Edwards, et al. v. Kipp Bay Area Schools | alameda Civil | Compliance | Counsel shall appear as no revised order and judgment appears in the register of actions. | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25CV154861 RAMIREZ vs ROSS STORES, INC. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses to SROG; Motion to Compel Further Responses to RFPD | GRANTED IN PART | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25CV154861 RAMIREZ vs ROSS STORES, INC. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Mental Examination of Plaintiff | PARTIES TO APPEAR. The undersigned is inclined to defer this issue for Judge Riles’ consideration. | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25CV154861 RAMIREZ vs ROSS STORES, INC. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses | GRANTED IN PART | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25CV117167 OAKLAND JEWISH ALLIANCE, et al. vs OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, et al. | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | PARTIES TO APPEAR at 3:30 p.m., not at 4:00 p.m. as previously scheduled. | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25CV134274 GOLD STANDARD LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY vs CITY OF OAKLAND | alameda Civil | Initial Case Management Conference; Petition for Writ of Mandate | The Initial Case Management Conference Petition for Writ of Mandate scheduled for 05/27/2026 is vacated. | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
26CV174875 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION vs OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | alameda Civil | Demurrer to First Amended Petition for Writ of Mandate; Motion to Strike portions of first amended petition for writ of mandate | CONTINUED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
23CV029995 TRAN vs RF AGRICULTURE, INC, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Discovery | GRANTED IN PART | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
22CV018751 EKWEJUNOR-ETCHIE vs OKOTIE-YESIN, et al. | alameda Civil | Court Trial | PARTIES TO APPEAR. | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
24CV063433 KNITTLE vs TESLA, INC. | alameda Civil | Motion for Leave to File a Cross-Complaint | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
25CV116958 CARPENTER vs JOSIE, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default and Default Judgment (CCP 473.5); Motion for Relief from Default pursuant to CCP § 473(b) | DENIED | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
25CV131138 WILLIAMS vs COUNTY OF ALAMEDA | alameda Civil | Demurrer to Complaint | Sustained with Leave to Amend | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
24CV101301 ELDRIDGE vs SYCAMORE COMMONS, LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Leave to File a Cross-Complaint | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
23CV031319 HERNANDEZ SANTOS vs CLAYWORTH, et al. | alameda Civil | Pre-Trial Conference | The Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 05/22/2026 is vacated. | May 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Jenna Whitman's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 77 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Jenna Whitman has a 30% grant rate (12% denial rate, 16% continued). Counties active: ALAMEDA.
What kinds of motions does Judge Jenna Whitman hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Jenna Whitman'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.