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Mark A. Talamantes

MARIN · 97 rulings ingested

Ruling distribution
97
rulings
Granted47%
Denied11%
Continued18%
Other24%
Prevailing party
50
determined
Plaintiff40%
Defendant44%
Mixed16%
At a glance
Grant rate47%
Denial rate11%
Continuance rate18%
First seenMay 8, 2026
Most recentAug 14, 2026

Motion type breakdown

Other
46
Motion to Compel Discovery
14
Demurrer
13
Motion for Attorney Fees
7
Motion to Quash
5
Motion to Compel Further Responses
5
Motion to Strike
5
Motion for Summary Judgment
4
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
4
Motion for Reconsideration
4
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
1
Anti-SLAPP Motion
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other

Recent rulings

CaseCountyMotionRulingIndexedHearing
CV0005877
MARGARET CLARK, ET AL vs. THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENTDENIEDAug 14, 2026Aug 14, 2026
CV0009471
HAROLD PERRY vs. GOODWILL FO THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONGRANTEDAug 14, 2026Aug 14, 2026
CIV2202485
LELAND SPELMAN, ET AL vs. STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION - STAY; MOTION - RECONSIDERATION; MOTION – RELIEF- DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMDENIEDAug 14, 2026Aug 14, 2026
CV0003635
ABSOLUTE RESOLUTIONS INVESTMENTS, LLC vs. POLA G. BENEDICTO
marin
Civil
MOTION – ENTRY OF JUDGMENTGRANTEDAug 14, 2026Aug 14, 2026
CV0003751
VICTOR TRUJILLO vs. AUSTIN GRAVES, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMGRANTEDAug 14, 2026Aug 14, 2026
CV0004467
SARA CHEZKIAN vs. DANIEL L. DAMATO
marin
Civil
MOTION - SET ASIDE/VACATE JUDGMENTDENIEDAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026
CV0008727
SHERRI ANDREA ANDERSON vs. TIBERIOUS WALLACE
marin
Civil
MOTION - RECONSIDERATIONDENIEDAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026
CV0005389
NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION - SUMMARY JUDGMENTGRANTEDAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026
CV0003730
NANCY DREW, ET AL vs. MARY CROWLEY
marin
Civil
MOTION – JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSGRANTED with leave to amendAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026
CV0008488
FREDERIC KLASKE vs. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC., ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – ADMISSIONS - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMCONTINUEDAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026
CV0000662
GRAHAM GRONEMAN, ET AL vs. CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
marin
Civil
MOTION – RECONSIDERATIONCONTINUEDAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026
CV0001920
IVAN ARAUJO vs. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, A PUBLIC ENTITY, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENTCONTINUEDAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026
CV0010548
JOSEPH MUELLER vs. MARIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
marin
Civil
ORDER - SHOW CAUSE - PRELIMINARY INUNCTIONHEARING HELDAug 7, 2026Aug 7, 2026
CV0004067
DAVID SOLOMON vs. CRISTINA ROSALES
marin
Civil
MOTION – ATTORNEY’S FEESGRANTEDJul 31, 2026Jul 31, 2026
CV0002996
MARITZA RAMIREZ vs. BUCHANAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
marin
Civil
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJul 31, 2026Jul 31, 2026
CV0005785
JOSE AVIGAIL GRAMAJO ORDONEZ vs. GENERAL MOTORS LLC
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMCONTINUEDJul 31, 2026Jul 31, 2026
CV0008616
CHAPMAN LAW GROUP, A.P.C. vs. LEE GREENBERG
marin
Civil
MOTION – STRIKEMOOTJul 31, 2026Jul 31, 2026
CV0009430
MICHAEL PARTOW vs. JUSTIN HILTON, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION - AMENDPENDINGJul 31, 2026Jul 31, 2026
CV0009660
ZEROMAR, INC. vs. ANGEL ISLAND-TIBURON FERRY, INC., ET AL
marin
Civil
DEMURRER; MOTION - STRIKEOFF CALENDARJul 31, 2026Jul 31, 2026
CIV061492
James M. Tacherra v. Ernest J. Tacherra
marin
Civil
MOTION – ATTORNEY’S FEESGRANTEDJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
CV0001920
Ivan Araujo v. City and County of San Francisco, et al
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMCONTINUEDJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
CV0009291
Mitchell Oconnor v. Marin M. Enterprises
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONGRANTED IN PART; DENIED IN PARTJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
CV0004154
American Express National Bank v. Karla Rivera
marin
Civil
MOTION – OTHER; VACATE THE CONDITIONAL DISMISSAL AND FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENTGRANTEDJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
CV0010022
Michael Borokhovich v. Volkswagen A.G., et al
marin
Civil
MOTION – QUASHGRANTEDJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
CIV2204312
Liposome Formulations Inc. v. Gigia L. Kolouch, et al
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – QUASH – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMCONTINUEDJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
CV0008688
Jonas Oppedal v. Rivian Automotive LLC
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONGRANTEDJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
CV0006536
Soo Young Kim, et al v. Harrigan Weidenmuller Company
marin
Civil
DEMURRERCONTINUEDJul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
CV0009430
MICHAEL PARTOW vs. JUSTIN HILTON, ET AL
marin
Civil
DEMURRERSustained with leave to amend as to Second and Third Causes of Action; overruled in all other respects.Jul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
CV0006872
KATHERINE O. LAUGHLIN vs. STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
marin
Civil
Motion – Compel – Discovery Facilitator Program; Motion – Compel – Answers to InterrogatoriesAppearances required to discuss the status of the Discovery facilitator processJul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
CIV1901779
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC vs. REINER CACACE
marin
Civil
Motion – Attorney’s FeesGRANTEDJul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
CIV2301658
JEAN COYSTON, ET AL vs. BARBARA BOUCKE
marin
Civil
Motion – Attorney’s FeesThe matter is dropped.Jul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
CV0008457
BLUE SKY FOREVER vs. JCONCEPTS, INC.
marin
Civil
MOTION – OTHER: TO APPROVE PROPSITION 65 SETTLEMENT AND CONSENT JUDGMENTGRANTEDJul 10, 2026Jul 10, 2026
CIV2300292
SARAH MALAGA vs. COMMUNITY BANKERS SERVICES CORPORATION, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – OTHER: PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CIV063139
RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC v. LAUREN TAMBELLINI
marin
Civil
CLAIM OF EXEMPTION HEARINGCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0006922
UPHOLD HQ INC. vs. GRACIELA RAMONA HERNANDEZ ROMERO, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – PRO HAC VICEGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0008059
MARIN HOUSING AUTHORITY vs. MOTIVIT LLC
marin
Civil
DEMURREROVERRULEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0009240
NICHOLAS BUTLER vs. PODS ENTERPRISES, LLC
marin
Civil
DEMURREROVERRULEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV2202928
JENNIFER LARSEN vs. SHIRLEY DERNER, ET AL.
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CIV2202485
LELAND SPELMAN, ET AL vs. STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – RELIEF- DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION - RECONSIDERATION; MOTION - STAYDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0006929
GOLNESA GHARACHEDAGHI vs. ROGERIO CALLEGARI
marin
Civil
DEMURRER; ORDER – SHOW CAUSE - FAILURE TO APPEAROVERRULED IN PART, SUSTAINED IN PARTJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0002996
MARITZA RAMIREZ vs. BUCHANAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
marin
Civil
MOTION – OTHER: PRELIMINARY APPROVALCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0005601
CRAIG CHADWICK vs. JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMGRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CIV2301537
PHAEDRANA NOOHRA vs. TAMARA WILLAT
marin
Civil
MOTION – PROTECTIVE ORDER -DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – SANCTIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMDENIED (PROTECTIVE ORDER); GRANTED (SANCTIONS)Jun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0000974
GERALDINE RANDALL vs. VILLA MARIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
marin
Civil
MOTION – DISMISS; MOTION - ENFORCEGRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0004467
SARA CHEZKIAN vs. DANIEL L. DAMATO
marin
Civil
MOTION – S ET ASIDE/VACATE; MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSELGRANTED (RELIEVE COUNSEL); DENIED (SET ASIDE)Jun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0005986
MIRIAM GOLDSTEIN vs. JON GOLDSTEIN
marin
Civil
MOTION – PRO HAC VICEGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0008626
TU NGUYEN vs. PRICE CARS SR, LLC
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 26, 2026
CV0005317
ROBERT C. PLACAK & ASSOCIATES, INC. vs. DEBBY BAKER PAGE ET AL.
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMTransferred to Presiding Judge for reassignment; continuedJun 22, 2026Jun 12, 2026
CIV2202928
JENNIFER LARSEN vs. SHIRLEY DERNER, ET AL.
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMOFF CALENDARJun 22, 2026Jun 12, 2026
CIV2301597
DANIEL BLUMHARDT vs. BLACKROCK INC., ET AL.
marin
Civil
MOTION – SEALDropped from calendarJun 22, 2026Jun 12, 2026
CV0003675
JAMES A. COSCULLUELA vs. BARBIER SECURITY GROUP
marin
Civil
MOTION – OTHER: PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTDENIEDJun 22, 2026Jun 12, 2026
CV0006536
SOO YOUNG KIM, ET AL. vs. HARRIGAN WEIDENMULLER COMPANY
marin
Civil
DEMURREROverruled as to 1st, 2nd, and 5th causes; Sustained with leave to amend as to 3rd, 4th, and 6th causesJun 22, 2026Jun 12, 2026
CV0006906
GT’S LIVING FOODS, LLC vs. JOHN DOE 1, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – LEAVE TO ISSUE AND SERVE DEPOSITION SUBPOENA FOR BUSINESS RECORDS AND TESTIMONYGRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 12, 2026
CV0008235
PATRICIA WELLS KEEL vs. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
marin
Civil
MOTION - COMPELGRANTED in part; referred to discovery facilitatorJun 22, 2026Jun 12, 2026
CV0005317
ROBERT C. PLACAK & ASSOCIATES, INC. vs. DEBBY BAKER PAGE, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMCONTINUEDJun 11, 2026Jun 5, 2026
CV0008103
NOUR AL HAKIM vs. TESLA, INC., ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONGRANTEDJun 11, 2026Jun 5, 2026
CV0005198
DEYSI CASILLAS vs. PACIFIC CATCH, INC.
marin
Civil
MOTION – APPROVAL OF PAGA SETTLEMENTAPPROVEDJun 11, 2026Jun 5, 2026
CV0005591
REBECCA VOSTEEN vs. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
marin
Civil
MOTION - ATTORNEY’S FEESGRANTEDJun 11, 2026Jun 5, 2026
CV0002210
LESTER PETRACCA vs. ELIZABETH THIERIOT, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – SET ASIDE/VACATE DEFAULT JUDGMENT; MOTION – OTHER: TO EXPUNGE LIENDENIEDJun 11, 2026Jun 5, 2026
CIV063139
Resurgence Financial, LLC v. Lauren Tambellini
marin
Civil
Claim of ExemptionCONTINUEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
CV0007859
Chad Leaf v. Matthew Caplan, et al
marin
Civil
Motion to QuashGRANTEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
CV0008333
Timothy Rompel v. Prime Skylark, LLC et al
marin
Civil
Demurrer; Motion to StrikeDropped from calendarMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
CV0001548
Keep America Safe and Beautiful v. Vanguard Industries East, Inc.
marin
Civil
Approve Proposition 65 Settlement & Consent JudgmentGRANTEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
CV0008573
Hometap HEI Fund II SPV I v. Candance Cain O’Denver, et al
marin
Civil
Motion - Pro Hac Vice; Motion - Pro Hac Vice; DemurrerGRANTEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
CV0007753
Joshua Foster v. Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District
marin
Civil
Relieve CounselGRANTEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
CV0008237
Scott Sekol v. City of Novato
marin
Civil
Motion for leave to file second amended complaintGRANTEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
CV0006278
Cornell L. Toney v. Select Portfolio Servicing, et al
marin
Civil
Demurrer; Motion to lift a stayGRANTEDMay 26, 2026May 22, 2026
CV0003730
Nancy Drew, et al v. Mary Crowley
marin
Civil
Motion for Judgment on the PleadingsCONTINUEDMay 26, 2026May 22, 2026
CV0003869
Bobby S. Moske v. Redwood Security Systems, Inc.
marin
Civil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class ActionAPPROVEDMay 26, 2026May 22, 2026
CV0004467
Sara Chezkian v. Daniel L. Damato
marin
Civil
Motion – StayGRANTEDMay 26, 2026May 22, 2026
CIV1900819
Turner Nowak v. Dennis H. Klein, et al
marin
Civil
Motion to Enforce SettlementGRANTEDMay 26, 2026May 22, 2026
CIV2300117
Bridgeway Marina Corp. v. DCR Mortgage 10 Sub 3, LLC, et al
marin
Civil
DemurrerGRANTED (Demurrer sustained without leave to amend)May 26, 2026May 22, 2026
CIV2301336
Sasha Desvaux de Marigny, et al v. Julie Glavin, et al
marin
Civil
Motion – Good Faith SettlementGRANTEDMay 26, 2026May 22, 2026
CV0007211
Jon Black v. Joel Medina Bustinza, et al
marin
Civil
Motion – Discovery – Discovery Facilitator ProgramCONTINUEDMay 26, 2026May 22, 2026
CV0007859
CHAD LEAF v. MATTHEW CAPLAN, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – QUASH – DISCVOERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMOFF CALENDARMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0008616
CHAPMAN LAW GROUP, A.P.C. vs. LEE GREENBERG
marin
Civil
MOTION –SET ASIDE/VACATEGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0005785
JOSE AVIGAIL GRAMAJO ORDONEZ v. GENERAL MOTORS LLC
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPELCONTINUEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0008616
CHAPMAN LAW GROUP, A.P.C. v. LEE GREENBERG
marin
Civil
MOTION –SET ASIDE/VACATEGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0006424
JAMES MCGEOUGH vs. JOHN MCGEOUGH, ET AL
marin
Civil
DEMURRERSUSTAINEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0004596
PATRICIA JEFFRIES, ET AL v. OLIVER HOSPITALITY, LLC, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF’S 2ND AMENDED COMPLAINTGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0006835
FERNANDO JACKSON vs. JEFF MACOMBER, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – OTHER: AUTHORIZING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0006835
FERNANDO JACKSON v. JEFF MACOMBER, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – OTHER: AUTHORIZING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINTGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0006956
HILLARY FREDRICKSON, ET AL v. 155 MELVILE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0004596
PATRICIA JEFFRIES, ET AL vs. OLIVER HOSPITALITY, LLC, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF’S 2ND AMENDED COMPLAINTGRANTED without leave to amendMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0007859
CHAD LEAF vs. MATTHEW CAPLAN, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – QUASH – DISCVOERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMOFF CALENDARMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0005785
JOSE AVIGAIL GRAMAJO ORDONEZ vs. GENERAL MOTORS LLC
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPELCONTINUEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0006956
HILLARY FREDRICKSON, ET AL vs. 155 MELVILE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0006424
JAMES MCGEOUGH v. JOHN MCGEOUGH, ET AL
marin
Civil
DEMURRERGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
CV0002059
STEVEN E. SALAMANDRA v. PETER M. LECHOWICK, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMOFF CALENDARMay 18, 2026May 8, 2026
CIV2201606
SUSAN DAVIA v. PERFORMANCE HEALTH SUPPLY, INC., ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – ADMISSIONS – DISCOVER FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAMCONTINUEDMay 18, 2026May 8, 2026
CV0008103
NOUR AL HAKIM v. TESLA, INC., ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATIONAppearances required.May 18, 2026May 8, 2026
CIV2202092
ASHLEY R. RAVECHE, ET AL v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
marin
Civil
MOTION – JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSDENIEDMay 18, 2026May 8, 2026
CV0002545
ARBAK MKHITARYAN v. NAUTILUS HYOSUNG AMERICA, INC.
marin
Civil
HEARING – OTHER: FINAL ACCOUNTINGORDEREDMay 18, 2026May 8, 2026
CV0006974
KOFI OPONG-MENSAH v. BENJAMIN CARROLL GRAVES
marin
Civil
MOTION – ANTI-SLAPP 425.16GRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 8, 2026
CV0006913
LOUREECE STONE CLARK v. MARK H. GOLDSTEIN
marin
Civil
MOTION - OTHER; MOTION – SET ASIDE/VACATEGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 8, 2026
CV0004929
ALFRED FLORES v. CDCR, ET AL
marin
Civil
MOTION – JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 8, 2026
CV0004686
AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK v. JENNIFER LANDRY
marin
Civil
MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENTGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 8, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is Judge Mark A. Talamantes's grant rate in California Superior Court?+

Based on 97 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Mark A. Talamantes has a 47% grant rate (11% denial rate, 18% continued). Counties active: MARIN.

What kinds of motions does Judge Mark A. Talamantes hear most often?+

The most common motion type in Judge Mark A. Talamantes'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.