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Karin Schwartz
ALAMEDA · 56 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
56
rulings
Granted32%
Denied13%
Continued2%
Other54%
Prevailing party
13
determined
Plaintiff8%
Defendant46%
Mixed46%
At a glance
Grant rate32%
Denial rate13%
Continuance rate2%
First seenMay 26, 2026
Most recentAug 4, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
36
Motion to Compel Discovery
4
Demurrer
4
Motion to Compel Further Responses
3
Motion for Sanctions
3
Ex Parte Application
2
Petition
2
Motion to Strike
2
Motion for Reconsideration
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24CV097017 PUTZIGER vs SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION, et al. | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference and Compliance Hearing re ADR Completion | Parties to appear. | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
24CV063925 HART, et al. vs LOYD’S LIBERTY HOMES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION | alameda Civil | Ex Parte Application re Trial Continuance | Parties to appear to discuss trial continuance. | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
26CV188714 DUENAS PONCE, et al. vs PG&E CORPORATION, et al. | alameda Civil | Other Informal Hearing re Appointment of GAL | Parties to appear. Zoom appearances are acceptable. | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
24CV102672 RENTERIA vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One; Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV102672 Renteria vs General Motors, LLC., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Responses to Special Interrogatories; Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV102672 RENTERIA vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Plaintiff Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One Without Objections and Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
24CV102672 RENTERIA vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Deem Request for Admissions Admitted | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
25CV127033 ANGELES vs THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | alameda Civil | Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to the Third, Sixth, and Seventh Causes of Action; OVERRULED as to the First, Second, Eighth, and Ninth Causes of Action. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV127033 ANGELES vs THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | alameda Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV115408 IN THE MATTER OF: TRUJILLO | alameda Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer sustained in part with leave to amend and in part without leave to amend; Motion to strike granted in part and denied in part. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV115408 In the Matter of: Trujillo | alameda Civil | Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint; Motion to Strike | Sustained in part, Overruled in part | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV106820 SANDMAN INC. DBA STAR CONCRETE vs FUERTE BUILDING COMPANY, et al. | alameda Civil | Default Judgment Application | DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
26CV172384 COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, A PUBLIC ENTITY vs LEWIS, et al. | alameda Civil | Initial Case Management Conference | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
25CV148711 CURRY PARKWAY, L.P. vs TRAN | alameda Civil | Motion to Appoint Receiver | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
26CV164749 MUMAH vs THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES | alameda Civil | Petition for Writ of Mandate | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
25CV122441 DeHaro Mechanical, Inc. v. All Pro Premium Builders, Inc., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
26CV164749 MUMAH vs THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES | alameda Civil | Petition for Writ of Mandate; Request for Stay | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
HG19038936 Hacker VS Cruz | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | GAL to appear. There does not appear to be compliance with the Court’s order of 6/23/26. | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV102768 CREED vs FCA US, LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions Under Code of Civil Procedure § 128.7 | Parties to appear. Specially appearing counsel are not authorized. | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
25CV125230 COCOVICH vs ROWAN-TAYLOR | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference and Compliance Hearing re Payment of Sanctions | The Court is inclined to issue an OSC re dismissal due to failure to pay sanctions and failure to serve defendant. | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
25CV160017 JIMENEZ vs SAM | alameda Civil | Order to Show Cause | Ordered to show cause why sanctions should not be imposed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
25CV114847 HERMEX LOGISTICS, INC. vs XU | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | Parties to appear. | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
25CV114273 SAWHNEY vs SNHU, et al. | alameda Civil | Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Third Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
25CV111803 GONZALEZ vs PENSKE LEASING AND RENTAL COMPANY | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses | DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
24CV081870 ESCAILLA vs PEREZ | alameda Civil | Order to Show Cause Re: Failure to File Proof of Service | DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
26CV170754 ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A. vs JAMERO-REYES | alameda Civil | Initial Case Management Conference | Initial Case Management Conference. Will be reassigned to Department 5. | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
25CV111803 GONZALEZ vs PENSKE LEASING AND RENTAL COMPANY, A DELAWARE CORPORATION DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Protective Order | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
26CV192372 RIZ vs HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, et al. | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | Parties to appear. | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
25CV113644 CORONA vs LEE | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | Parties to appear. | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
25CV153822 CROSSROADS CEIC PARTNER, L.P. vs SKYNET INVESTMENT CORPORATION DBA TOWER REALTY | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | Plaintiff is in violation of the Court’s order of 4/9/26. The Court may issue an OSC re sanctions. | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
24CV100698 GATEWAY EQUITY, LLC vs REDFIN CORPORATION, et al. | alameda Civil | Compliance Hearing Re: Timely Payment of Reduced Sanctions | Compliance confirmed; sanctions paid. | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
24CV058036 ALAMEDA COUNTY TAXPAYERS’ ASSOCIATION INC, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, et al. vs CITY OF LIVERMORE, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL LAW CITY | alameda Civil | Motion to Modify the Class Definition | GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The motion is denied to the extent it seeks to exclude landlord accounts. The motion is granted to the extent that the Court establishes a landlord subclass. | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
24CV100698 GATEWAY EQUITY, LLC vs REDFIN CORPORATION, et al. | alameda Civil | Compliance Hearing Re: Timely Payment of Reduced Sanctions | The Court is inclined to issue an OSC re further sanctions of $1000. | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
24CV058036 ALAMEDA COUNTY TAXPAYERS’ ASSOCIATION INC, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION, et al. vs CITY OF LIVERMORE, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL LAW CITY | alameda Civil | Motion to Seal | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
25CV157775 BENJAMIN, et al. vs BUTLER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE BUTLER FAMILY TRUST | alameda Civil | Initial Case Management Conference | Parties to appear. Parties have not filed timely CMC statements. The Court anticipates setting the case for trial. | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
23CV056086 BREWER vs 1846 B AVENUE LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Compliance Hearing re submission of judgment | Parties to appear unless excused. The Court will excuse the parties if the proposed judgment has been filed and signed. | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV059115 PACK vs ROLLINS, INC., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Trial Preference | DENIED | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV104071 SYNCHRONY BANK vs PIPER | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by Western Dental Services Inc. dba Western Dental and Orthodontics; Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by Synchrony Bank | DENIED | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV104071 SYNCHRONY BANK vs PIPER | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by SYNCHRONY BANK; Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by Western Dental Services, Inc. | DENIED | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV102883 AMICUCCI vs JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC., et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses | GRANTED IN PART | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
25CV117269 CONRADT vs THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Initial Disclosures | GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
25CV138327 GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, A CORPORATION vs SINGH, et al. | alameda Civil | Order to Show Cause Re: failure to file CMC statement and default judgment package; CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE | OSC discharged; Case Management Conference set | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
25CV132752 JIN vs LIU | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | Matter set for court trial; trial and pretrial dates set. | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
26CV162520 NORM’S TOW SERVICE, LLC vs SEOANE, et al. | alameda Civil | Initial Case Management Conference | Case management order issued with trial and conference dates set. | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
25CV162228 MATEO LEON, et al. vs MAGANO | alameda Civil | Initial Case Management Conference | The court orders compliance with Cal. Rule of Court 3.110(b) regarding service of summons and complaint and sets a further Case Management Conference. | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
25CV153839 GALAMUDDIN vs GILL | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | The Court has ordered trial and related dates and issued a pretrial order after review of case management statements. | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
26CV192372 RIZ vs HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, et al. | alameda Civil | Ex Parte Application for Stay of Termination and Order Preserving Section 8 Assistance | The Court lacks a demonstration of compliance with the notice requirements for ex parte relief. | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
23CV054347 SONG vs HILTON HOTEL EMPLOYER, LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion for Reconsideration | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25CV161704 HENDRICKS vs WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default (CCP 473.5) | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25CV161704 HENDRICKS vs WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, et al. | alameda Civil | Initial Case Management Conference | The Court is setting a further Case Management Conference. | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25CV120172 CASTROFLORES, et al. vs OPTIMUM VIGOR DEVELOPMENT LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25CV110685 LANDRUM vs CITY OF OAKLAND, A PUBLIC ENTITY, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to Compel NEUROPSYCH IME OF PLAINTIFF AND FOR FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER LIMITING DISSEMINATION OF DATA | GRANTED IN PART | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25CV120172 CASTROFLORES, et al. vs OPTIMUM VIGOR DEVELOPMENT LLC, et al. | alameda Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
25CV157775 BENJAMIN, et al. vs BUTLER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE BUTLER FAMILY TRUST | alameda Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Dismissal (CCP 473) | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
24CV059849 ALVAREZ vs RUIZ, et al. | alameda Civil | Compliance Hearing Re: Appointment of Discovery Referee | The Court will enter an order appointing a discovery referee due to non-compliance by parties. | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
24CV091999 IN THE MATTER OF: CITY OF OAKLAND | alameda Civil | Case Management Conference | The Court ordered a briefing schedule and hearing date for the petition for writ of mandate. | May 26, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Karin Schwartz's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 56 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Karin Schwartz has a 32% grant rate (13% denial rate, 2% continued). Counties active: ALAMEDA.
What kinds of motions does Judge Karin Schwartz hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Karin Schwartz'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.