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Kristi Culver Kapetan

FRESNO · 173 rulings ingested

Ruling distribution
173
rulings
Granted36%
Denied28%
Continued6%
Other30%
Prevailing party
74
determined
Plaintiff30%
Defendant50%
Mixed20%
At a glance
Grant rate36%
Denial rate28%
Continuance rate6%
First seenApr 30, 2026
Most recentAug 20, 2026

Motion type breakdown

Other
62
Petition
28
Motion for Summary Judgment
22
Demurrer
18
Motion for Sanctions
15
Motion to Compel Discovery
14
Motion to Strike
14
Motion for Summary Adjudication
12
Motion for Attorney Fees
10
Motion to Compel Further Responses
9
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
3
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
3
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other

Recent rulings

CaseCountyMotionRulingIndexedHearing
24CECG02055
Ortiz v. Cervantes, et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion for Order to Show Cause re ContemptDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
22JCCP05241
In Re: Imidacloprid Cases
fresno
Probate
Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending AppealGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
23CECG00336
Swan v. Stoll
fresno
Probate
Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, AdjudicationDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CECG03846
Alexandra Seifert v. Paul Michaelides
fresno
Probate
Motion to Compel Further Discovery and SanctionsGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CECG02336
Nino v. General Motors, LLC
fresno
Probate
Motion for Attorney Fees and CostsGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
26CU00748
In re Angel Andrade
fresno
Probate
Petition to Compromise Minor’s ClaimDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
26CU02226
In re Austin Keohavong
fresno
Probate
Petition to Approve Compromise of MinorDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CECG01860
Hull, et al. v. General Motors LLC, et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion for Attorney Fees and CostsGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CECG03825
Aurelia Sargent v. Jessica Martinez
fresno
Probate
Motion to Change VenueGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 19, 2026
26CU00480
Granville Homes, Inc. v. Dvorkin
fresno
Probate
Defendant’s Special Motion to Strike ComplaintDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CECG05155
Doe 7156 v. Fazil
fresno
Probate
By Defendants Pacific Clinics and Michael Popplewell to Strike Portions of the Complaint; By Defendant Rohina Fazil to Strike Portions of the ComplaintGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
24CECG05059
Grace Cesa v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
fresno
Probate
by Plaintiff for Attorney’s FeesGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CECG02850
Navarro v. Castaneda et al.
fresno
Probate
Petition to Compromise Minor’s ClaimDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CECG03286
Terajee Hakim v. ASM Global, LLC
fresno
Probate
ContinuanceCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
23CECG00856
Ron Miller Enterprises Inc. v. Alex Delamora
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Petition to Exceed Fee ScheduleGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 13, 2026
23CECG03986
Jillian Larsen v. The County of Fresno
fresno
Probate
ContinuanceCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Aug 13, 2026
26CECG00465
Gallardo v. Jedahl
fresno
Probate
Commissioner Gary L. Green’s Demurrer to First Amended ComplaintGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 13, 2026
23CECG01769
Felicia Mesa v. Martin Ruff
fresno
Probate
Motion to Compel Discovery; Request for SanctionsMOOT; Sanctions DENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 12, 2026
21CECG03035
Cortez v. Medhat Kamal Mahmoud Produce, et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion to Set Aside DismissalGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 12, 2026
24CECG00250
PBT Insurance Services, LLC v. Lee, et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary AdjudicationDENIED as to summary judgment; GRANTED as to eighth cause of action, DENIED as to first through seventh causes of action.Aug 20, 2026Aug 12, 2026
25CECG02600
Jackson v. Mananian, et al.
fresno
Probate
Demurrer to the First Amended ComplaintGRANTED with leave to amendAug 20, 2026Aug 12, 2026
23CECG01236
Pelayo v. Nations Roof West, LLC
fresno
Probate
Report by Plaintiff Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 384, Subdivision (b)GRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 11, 2026
25CECG03846
Alexandra Seifert v. Paul Michaelides
fresno
Probate
Motion to Compel Further Discovery and SanctionsGRANTED in part, DENIED in partAug 19, 2026Aug 11, 2026
23CECG00276
James Locke v. Miss Kitty’s Lounge
fresno
Probate
Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary AdjudicationGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 11, 2026
25CECG01235
Campos v. Singh et al.
fresno
Probate
Stakeholder Discharge, and Order to Deposit FundsDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 11, 2026
26CU02035
Thomas v. Toor
fresno
Probate
Petition to Compromise Minor’s ClaimGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 11, 2026
22CECG02656
A.M. v. Fresno Unified School District
fresno
Probate
Motion to Enforce SettlementTo take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed.Aug 14, 2026Aug 6, 2026
23CECG00336
Swan v. Stoll
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint in Swan v. Tshibanda (“Swan 1”); Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File a Third Amended Complaint in Swan v. Stoll (“Swan 2”)To deny plaintiff’s motion for leave to file a second amended complaint in Swan v. Tshibanda without prejudice. To deny plaintiff’s motion for leave to file a third amended complaint in Swan v. Stoll.Aug 14, 2026Aug 6, 2026
24CECG00946
DeLeon v. Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center, et al.
fresno
Probate
by Defendant Robin Linscheid Janzen, M.D. for Summary Judgment, or Alternatively, Summary AdjudicationTo deny Robin Linscheid Janzen, M.D.’s motion for summary judgment, and the alternative motion for summary adjudication.Aug 14, 2026Aug 6, 2026
24CECG02305
Matthew Lieb v. Elizabeth Flores
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to Amend ComplaintTo find Plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend the complaint is moot.Aug 14, 2026Aug 6, 2026
25CECG01016
Marvin Gonzalez Colindres v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
fresno
Probate
Defendant’s Motion to Compel Compliance with the December 11, 2025 Court Order; Defendant’s Motion to Compel Production of Plaintiff’s Vehicle for InspectionMotion to compel compliance found moot. Motion to compel production of vehicle granted. Motion for sanctions granted in reduced amount of $1,285.Aug 14, 2026Aug 6, 2026
25CECG03985
Bankers Healthcare Group, LLC v. Candler
fresno
Probate
by Plaintiff for an Order Compelling Responses of Defendant Leroy Candler Jr. to Request for Production of Documents, Set One; for an Order Deeming Requests for Admissions, Set One, admitted by Defendant Leroy Candler Jr.To deny, without prejudice, Plaintiff’s motion for an order compelling responses to discovery. To deny, without prejudice, Plaintiff’s motion for an order deeming requests for admission admitted by Defendant Leroy Candler Jr.Aug 14, 2026Aug 6, 2026
25CECG05495
WA Funding, Inc. v. Clarity Community Management, Inc.
fresno
Probate
By Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant WA Funding, Inc. to Strike (Anti-SLAPP) Cross-Complainants Clarity Community Management, Inc. and Michalene Everett’s Cross-ComplaintTo deny.Aug 14, 2026Aug 6, 2026
26CECG00476
California State University, Fresno Association, Inc. v. TWG, LLC
fresno
Probate
by Plaintiff for Order of Discharge and FeesTo grant.Aug 14, 2026Aug 6, 2026
22CECG02759
DeRaffaele v. Crane et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion for Entry of Default JudgmentDENIEDAug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026
26CECG00595
Melero v. City of Sanger et al.
fresno
Probate
Demurrer to First Amended Complaint; Motion for PreferenceTo overrule the demurrer; to take the motion for preference off calendarAug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026
21CECG03169
Aguilar vs Bal
fresno
Probate
Petition to Compromise Minor’s ClaimDENIEDAug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026
22CECG01025
State of California v. Parkwood Mart, LLC
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff State of California’s Motion for Determination of Legal Issues Affecting Compensation and Order to Exclude Evidence of Project Related Damages and Damages to Site ImprovementsDENIEDAug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026
24CECG01966
N.F. v. Gruber, et al.
fresno
Probate
Defendant Fresno Unified School District’s Motion for Summary Judgment; Defendant Lea Gruber’s Motion for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026
25CECG05886
Hubbard v. Agemark Corporation
fresno
Probate
By Defendants to Compel Arbitration, or in the alternative, to Stay the ProceedingsCONTINUEDAug 12, 2026Aug 4, 2026
24CECG00946
DeLeon v. Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center, et al.
fresno
Probate
by Defendant Kathleen Laning Piro, M.D. for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDAug 12, 2026Aug 4, 2026
25CECG05416
Reyna v. Avila
fresno
Probate
By Plaintiff for Motion to Strike AnswerGRANTEDAug 12, 2026Aug 4, 2026
24CECG00735
Specialty Capital, LLC v. Lorona
fresno
Probate
By Plaintiff to Enforce SettlementGRANTEDAug 12, 2026Aug 4, 2026
25CECG04595
Torrez v. Patel et al.
fresno
Probate
By Defendants to Compel Plaintiff’s Response to Defendants’ Prabhatbai Patel and Sushilaben Patel’s Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiff, Set One, and Request for SanctionsGRANTEDAug 12, 2026Aug 4, 2026
25CECG05256
Lue Yang v. County of Fresno
fresno
Probate
Defendant’s Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of ComplaintDemurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike GRANTED in part, DENIED in partAug 7, 2026Jul 30, 2026
25CECG01657
Martin v. Central Unified School District
fresno
Probate
Expedited Petition to Approve Compromise of Minor’s ClaimGRANTEDAug 7, 2026Jul 30, 2026
25CECG04785
Hamoy v. Alkobadi
fresno
Probate
Motion to Substitute Successor in InterestDENIEDAug 6, 2026Jul 29, 2026
24CECG01765
G. Simon Bachir v. William Etiz, D.O.
fresno
Probate
Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 6, 2026Jul 29, 2026
25CECG05696
Jazzleen Martinez
fresno
Probate
Petition to Compromise Minor’s ClaimDENIEDAug 6, 2026Jul 29, 2026
25CECG04670
Stacy Brock v. County of Fresno
fresno
Probate
Demurrer and Motion to StrikeMotion to strike denied; Demurrer overruledAug 5, 2026Jul 28, 2026
24CECG00946
DeLeon v. Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center, et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Jul 28, 2026
25CECG00676
Capelle v. Saldivar
fresno
Probate
Motion to Substitute Successor in InterestDENIEDAug 5, 2026Jul 28, 2026
24CECG00055
Flores Amado v. Odyssey Agricultural Development LLC
fresno
Probate
By Plaintiffs for Preliminary Approval of Class SettlementDENIEDJul 31, 2026Jul 23, 2026
25CECG01565
Khachatryan v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. et al.
fresno
Probate
By Plaintiff Syuzanna Arseni Khachatryan for Attorneys’ FeesGRANTEDJul 31, 2026Jul 23, 2026
24CECG00136
Isaac Munoz v. CVT, LLC
fresno
Probate
ContinuanceCONTINUEDJul 31, 2026Jul 23, 2026
23CECG04115
Angela Fullilove v. Lisa Ann Golik M.D.
fresno
Probate
For Summary Judgment by Defendant Saint Agnes Medical CenterGRANTEDJul 31, 2026Jul 23, 2026
26CU00931
Watson, et al. v. City of Sanger, et al.
fresno
Probate
By Plaintiffs for Trial Setting PreferenceGRANTEDJul 30, 2026Jul 22, 2026
24CECG05374
Williams v. Whalen
fresno
Probate
Demurrer to ComplaintTo overrule without prejudice to arguing the same grounds in a subsequent motion.Jul 30, 2026Jul 22, 2026
22CECG02449
Don Arax v. Fresno Unified School District
fresno
Probate
By Defendant Keshia Thomas for Summary Judgment or Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJul 21, 2026Jul 21, 2026
21CECG02536
In re: Carlos Rodriguez
fresno
Probate
by Mercury Insurance Company to File an Interpleader of Funds and Discharge of LiabilityDENIEDJul 21, 2026Jul 21, 2026
21CECG01599
Mann-Herbert v. Peachwood Medical Group Clovis, Inc.
fresno
Probate
Plaintiffs’ Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement and Reasonable Attorney’s Fees and CostsDENIED, without prejudiceJul 24, 2026Jul 16, 2026
24CECG02665
Ron Miller Enterprises, Inc. v. Bobadilla
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Motion for Attorney’s Fees and CostsGRANTEDJul 24, 2026Jul 16, 2026
26CECG00676
Mic-Bry8, LLC v. Romelia Valdez
fresno
Probate
Petition for Approval of Transfer of Payment RightsDENIED, without prejudiceJul 24, 2026Jul 16, 2026
25CECG02335
Alyssa Herrera v. ASFC LLC
fresno
Probate
By Defendants to Compel ArbitrationGRANTED. The court compels arbitration of individual claims and dismisses class claims. The action is stayed.Jul 23, 2026Jul 15, 2026
24CECG01486
NICBYTE, LLC v. Community West Bank
fresno
Probate
Defendant’s Motion to Seal; Plaintiffs’ Motion to Seal; Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment, or alternatively Summary AdjudicationGRANTED in part, DENIED in part. Parties are directed to appear to determine how to proceed with the motion for summary judgment.Jul 23, 2026Jul 15, 2026
26CU01664
In re Julieta Tapia Avila
fresno
Probate
Petition to Compromise Minor’s ClaimDENIEDJul 22, 2026Jul 14, 2026
23CECG03206
Doe v. Fresno Unified School District et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion by Defendant Samuel Confectioner for Permanent Remote AppearanceGRANTED in part, DENIED in partJul 22, 2026Jul 14, 2026
24CECG02662
Arguello v. Moran Law Firm, LLP
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Demurrer to Cross-Complaint; Plaintiff’s Motion to Strike Punitive Damages from Cross-Complaint; Plaintiff’s Special Motion to Strike Cross-Complaint (Anti-SLAPP Motion); Plaintiff’s Motion to Sever Trial of Cross-Complaint, or in the Alternative, Bifurcate the Trial of the Cross-Complaint from the Trial of the Complaint; Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative Summary Adjudication of Causes of Action Fifteen through Nineteen and Request for Declaration of Entitlement to Attorney’s FeesMotion for Partial Summary Judgment CONTINUED; Cross-complaint STRICKEN; Demurrer and other motions DENIED as moot.Jul 22, 2026Jul 14, 2026
24CECG03236
Garcia v. Fresno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Motion for Class CertificationDENIEDJul 17, 2026Jul 9, 2026
26CECG01083
Paez v. Singh
fresno
Probate
Plaintiffs’ Petitions for Compromise of Minors’ Claims of Giovanni Iker Paez and Adrian Christopher PaezGRANTEDJul 17, 2026Jul 9, 2026
24CECG02025
Rodriguez v. Foster Poultry Farms, LLC
fresno
Probate
Motion for Relief from Waiver of ObjectionsOFF CALENDARJul 16, 2026Jul 8, 2026
25CECG01545
Gracie’s Cabin LLC v. Figueroa et al.
fresno
Probate
By Cross-Complainant Alex Ray Figueroa to Set Aside DismissalDENIEDJul 16, 2026Jul 8, 2026
25CECG05696
In the Matter of Jazleen Martinez
fresno
Probate
Expedited Petition to Compromise Claim of MinorDENIEDJul 16, 2026Jul 8, 2026
25CECG03286
Hakim v. ASM Global, LLC, et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion by Plaintiff for an Order Compelling Defendant SMG’s Initial Responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted; Request for SanctionsDENIEDJul 15, 2026Jul 7, 2026
26CU01306
In re Thiago Quintero
fresno
Probate
Petition to Compromise Minor’s ClaimDENIEDJul 15, 2026Jul 7, 2026
25CECG03075
Springer v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
fresno
Probate
Motion by Plaintiffs for an Award of Attorney Fees and CostsGRANTEDJul 15, 2026Jul 7, 2026
24CECG05036
Bennett v. City of Fresno
fresno
Probate
Motion for Summary JudgmentOff CalendarJul 15, 2026Jul 7, 2026
22JCCP05241
Imidacloprid Cases
fresno
Probate
By Brian Watte for Attorney’s Fees Against Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc.OFF CALENDARJul 13, 2026Jul 2, 2026
24CECG01500
Pilibos Sisters, Inc. v. Mavericks Ranch, LLC
fresno
Probate
Defendant Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc.’s Motion for Good Faith SettlementGRANTEDJul 13, 2026Jul 2, 2026
25CECG03286
Hakim v. ASM Global, LLC, et al.
fresno
Probate
by Plaintiff for an Order Compelling Defendant ASM Global, LLC’s Responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted; by Plaintiff for an Order Compelling Defendant ASM Global Fresno, LLC’s Responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and to Deem Requests for Admission AdmittedDENIED without prejudiceJul 13, 2026Jul 2, 2026
25CECG03565
Raygoza v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Motions to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories and Requests for Admissions, Set One, and for SanctionsDENIED as to motion to compel, GRANTED as to sanctionsJul 13, 2026Jul 2, 2026
24CECG01797
Jacques v. Maxco Supply, Inc.
fresno
Probate
Plaintiffs’ Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement and Reasonable Attorney’s Fees and CostsDENIED without prejudiceJul 13, 2026Jul 2, 2026
23CECG00856
Ron Miller Enterprises Inc. v. Alex Delamora
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Petition to Exceed Fee ScheduleCONTINUEDJul 13, 2026Jul 2, 2026
25CECG01086
Cabral v. Spacetel LLC
fresno
Probate
Motion by Motorola Mobility, LLC, to Compel Production of Plaintiff’s Cellular Phone for InspectionDENIEDJul 13, 2026Jul 2, 2026
26CU00572
In re: Jameson O’Brien
fresno
Probate
Petition to Compromise Minor’s ClaimGRANTEDJul 13, 2026Jul 1, 2026
24CECG04945
Sanchez v. Maddox Farms, LLC
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of PAGA SettlementDENIEDJul 13, 2026Jul 1, 2026
25CECG02366
Garcia v. Ford Motor Company
fresno
Probate
Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted; Motion for Monetary SanctionsMOOT; GRANTED (sanctions)Jul 13, 2026Jul 1, 2026
25CECG04660
California Fair Plan Association v. Shaver Lake Propane
fresno
Probate
Application for Admission of David Dahlmeier to Appear as Counsel for Defendant Shaver Lake Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDJul 13, 2026Jul 1, 2026
24CECG04266
Kenneth Paul Atrat v. Rayna Savala
fresno
Probate
Motion to Vacate DismissalDENIEDJul 13, 2026Jul 1, 2026
23CECG03559
McGrew v. Clovis Unified School District
fresno
Probate
Motion to Strike First Amended Complaint and Doe Amendment to ComplaintDENIEDJul 13, 2026Jul 1, 2026
25CECG03846
Alexandra Seifert vs. Paul Michaelides
fresno
Probate
Motion to Compel Further Discovery and SanctionsCONTINUEDJul 13, 2026Jul 1, 2026
24CECG05085
EBF Holdings, LLC v. Sulakhan Singh
fresno
Probate
By EBF Holdings, LLC dba Everest Business Funding for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJul 8, 2026Jun 30, 2026
25CECG05376
Espino v. Forty Niners Stadium Management Company, LLC
fresno
Probate
by Defendant to Transfer VenueGRANTEDJul 8, 2026Jun 30, 2026
24CECG04136
Sanchez v. General Motors LLC
fresno
Probate
By Plaintiff to Tax CostsGRANTED in partJul 8, 2026Jun 30, 2026
26CU1050
Jamison v. Darrel’s Mini Storage
fresno
Probate
Plaintiffs’ Application for a Temporary Restraining OrderDENIEDJul 8, 2026Jun 30, 2026
25CECG05636
Samourian-Kamciyan v. Fresno County Public Guardian
fresno
Probate
Defendant County of Fresno’s Demurrer and Motion to Strike Portions of ComplaintOff calendar as mootJul 7, 2026Jun 25, 2026
23CECG00659
Cota v. Clarkston et al.
fresno
Probate
Motion to Set AsideOff CalendarJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
24CECG01225
Vasquez v. Ibarra
fresno
Probate
By Defendant Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC to Transfer the Action to Merced Superior CourtGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
24CECG01795
Irma Lucero Eastwood v. Woodworth Investments LLC
fresno
Probate
Plaintiff Irma Lucero Eastwood’s Motion for Protective Order against Defense Counsel’s Deposition Conduct and to Compel Expert DepositionsDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
25CECG04590
Cisneros v. Ortiz
fresno
Probate
Expedited Petition to Compromise Claim of MinorDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan's grant rate in California Superior Court?+

Based on 173 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan has a 36% grant rate (28% denial rate, 6% continued). Counties active: FRESNO.

What kinds of motions does Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan hear most often?+

The most common motion type in Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan'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.