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Sandy N. Leal
ORANGE · 148 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
148
rulings
Granted34%
Denied24%
Continued20%
Other22%
Prevailing party
77
determined
Plaintiff32%
Defendant43%
Mixed25%
At a glance
Grant rate34%
Denial rate24%
Continuance rate20%
First seenMay 14, 2026
Most recentAug 20, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
64
Motion to Compel Discovery
31
Motion to Compel Further Responses
20
Demurrer
17
Motion for Summary Adjudication
12
Motion for Summary Judgment
10
Motion to Strike
10
Motion for Sanctions
8
Motion for Attorney Fees
7
Motion to Compel Production
6
Motion to Quash
4
Anti-SLAPP Motion
3
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions to Strike →Motions for Sanctions →Attorney's Fees Motions →Motions to Quash →Anti-SLAPP Special Motions to Strike (CCP §425.16) →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25-01458588 Sommerfield vs. Cushman & Wakefield U.S., Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Answers to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Production | Motions 1-3 DENIED; Motions 4-6 GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
25-01452685 Adams vs. Colliers International Group, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint | Demurrers OVERRULED; Motion to strike GRANTED with 20-days leave to amend. | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
24-01431292 Arroyo vs. Swift Debt Relief, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Production | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
25-01533027 Zuniga vs. 4Gen Digital, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Strike - Anti SLAPP | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
26-01550934 Interdependence, Inc. vs. Randompod LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint | OVERRULED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
24-01376026 Zavala vs. General Motors LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | DENIED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
26-01575242 Yes Online Inc. vs. ProTab Laboratories | orange Civil | Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction | OSC discharged; injunction denied; protective order dissolved | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
24-01382884 Ortega vs. FCA US, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25-01523245 ICK International, Inc. vs. Jang | orange Civil | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
26-01542892 Hovarter vs. Monarch Heavy Haul Corporation | orange Civil | Petition for Writ | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
24-01397104 Doyle vs. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach & Resort Club | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
24-01440278 Hong vs. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Comply | — | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25-01536474 Bruce vs. South County Hospice, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to BRING ELDER ABUSE/NEGLECT ACTION | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25-01521687 Yang vs. Xu | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint | SUSTAINED in part; OVERRULED in part | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25-01518276 Ortega vs. Santa Ana Unified School District | orange Civil | Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint | GRANTED with 20 days leave to amend | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25-01461247 Mike Bubalo Construction CO,. Inc vs. Yorba Linda Water District | orange Civil | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint | SUSTAINED without leave to amend; Motion to Strike GRANTED in part/DENIED as moot | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25-01493428 Black Diamond Networks LLC vs. Linear Microsystems Inc | orange Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
25-01514073 River Street Marketplace LLC vs. Salem Engineering Group, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer to Amended Complaint | OVERRULED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
23-01365328 Almaraz-Ramirez vs. Walmart Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for Protective Order; Motion to Compel Deposition | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
23-01310202 Er vs. Chow | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written); Motion to Quash Subpoena; Motion to Quash and for Protective Order | DENIED in part and GRANTED in part | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
23-01313302 Carmona vs. Mazella New Tech Corporation | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25-01510790 16 Waves End, LLC vs. Hwang | orange Civil | Motion for Protective Order | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25-01529245 Webb vs. Orange County Solar, Contracting Services Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
24-01400761 National Funding, Inc. vs. Slide & Ride LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25-01477832 Gutierrez vs. Spieckerman | orange Civil | Motion for Protective Order; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25-01485328 Rideout vs. MT Power Group | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
24-01422867 Zelaya vs. Nissan North America, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25-01466414 Seeds vs. General Motors, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written) | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25-01496788 Assaf vs. Lowtemp | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Response to Requests for Admissions | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
21-01199592 Burgos vs. Degiacomo | orange Civil | Motion for Equitable Relief | DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
24-01431292 Arroyo vs. Swift Debt Relief, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Production | CONTINUED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25-01499896 Exim Engineering, Inc. vs. Orange Courier Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | CONTINUED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
26-01538511 Yazdani vs. Tesla, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
26-01544858 Roknian vs. Palmier Hennessey & Lifer LLP | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
26-01568888 Howden US Services, LLC vs. Acrisure of California, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Strike - Anti SLAPP | DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
20-01146344 Mena vs. 3711 West Balboa Blvd Homeowners’ Association | orange Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25-01524396 Livers vs. Beamer | orange Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default | MOOT | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25-01460537 Palomino vs. FCA US, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production | DENIED as moot | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
24-01372004 The Irvine Company LLC vs. The Mugs Alton Irvine Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default and Judgment | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25-01498068 Miller vs. 1 | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written); Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written) | CONTINUED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25-01463695 Sobhani vs. Stater Bros. Markets | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24-01397948 Sanchez vs. Namhy | orange Civil | Motion for Discovery | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24-01420130 Carr vs. Siefkin | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written) | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24-01431161 Zamudio vs. Cool Breeze Trucking Inc | orange Civil | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion for Discovery; Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written) | Mixed | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
23-01327019 Chavez vs. York Enterprises South, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
25-01458863 Satin vs. HH Law Firm | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Deposition; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
25-01519966 Riddick vs. Hanson | orange Civil | Motion to Quash | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
25-01513186 Virtual Film School, Inc. vs. EON Reality, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion – Other | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
25-01524757 Iserhien vs. Irvine Holding Company LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Order to Stay Proceedings | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
23-01302857 Providence Capital Funding, Inc. vs. Team MMJ Trucking LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
24-01445819 Hovarter vs. Borksi | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Production | CONTINUED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
23-01330456 Hayes vs. Dennis Horton Construction Worker’s Tax Service | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Answers to Form Interrogatories | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
23-01317622 Miller vs. Anaheim Marriott | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
25-01480023 Rodriguez vs. Richardson | orange Civil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
25-01477343 Alphapet, Inc. vs. Wagner | orange Civil | Motion to Strike - Anti SLAPP | GRANTED in part. | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
24-01376047 Curran vs. Rivian Automotive, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Strike or Tax Costs | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
21-01226723 Software Freedom Conservancy, Inc. vs. Vizio, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
24-01437581 Guzman vs. Gordon | orange Civil | Motion to Quash Subpoena | Withdrawn | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
25-01458863 Satin vs. HH Law Firm | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Deem Facts Admitted | CONTINUED in part; DENIED as MOOT in part | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
25-01531711 Nguyen vs. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., INC. | orange Civil | Motion to Strike Complaint; Demurrer to Complaint | Demurrer SUSTAINED in part/OVERRULED in part; Motion to Strike GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
24-01403120 Homman Holding, Inc. vs. Epps | orange Civil | Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
25-01531711 Nguyen vs. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., INC. | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint | CONTINUED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
24-01417629 Sullivan vs. Kazerooni | orange Civil | Motion to Dismiss | DENIED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
24-01437419 Saeed vs. City of Newport Beach | orange Civil | Motion for Leave to File Cross Complaint | GRANTED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
25-01453685 Adams vs. Colliers International Group, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production (x2) | Resolved; continued for discussion on status | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
25-01494464 Torres vs. Sokol | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Response to Requests for Admissions | DENIED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
26-01561877 Acrisure, LLC vs. Thomas | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint | SUSTAINED with 20 days leave to amend | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
24-01393857 Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Chadha | orange Civil | Motion to Vacate | DENIED without prejudice | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
24-01395117 Leming vs. Huntington Landmark Senior Adult Community Association | orange Civil | Motion to Consolidate | DENIED without prejudice | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
24-01406771 Simpson vs. FCA US, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Deem Facts Admitted | DENIED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
22-01292736 Martin vs. The Stag Bar, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production | GRANTED in part | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24-01421074 Robertson’s Ready Mix, Ltd. vs. We R Builders | orange Civil | Demurrer to Cross-Complaint | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24-01406442 Jacobson vs. Thomas | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25-01477343 Alphapet, Inc. vs. Wagner | orange Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED in part | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24-01371395 Battersby vs. Hutchens | orange Civil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Motion for Sanctions | Motion 1: GRANTED with 20 days leave to amend. Motion 2: DENIED in part, GRANTED in part. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
26-01568888 Howden US Services, LLC vs. Acrisure of California, LLC | orange Civil | Preliminary Injunction | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
22-01263671 Chavez vs. Prime Construction Group Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Enforce Settlement | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24-01438676 Parker vs. General Motors, LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25-01460537 Palomino vs. FCA US, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Production | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25-01504866 Martinez vs. Saravia | orange Civil | Motion to Strike | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25-01452596 Joseph Construction vs. Kenney | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | OFF CALENDAR | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25-01506671 Dr. Erasto Gutierrez, MD, Inc. vs. Jolish RSM, LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint | SUSTAINED with 30 days’ leave to amend | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24-01393857 Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Chadha | orange Civil | Motion to Vacate | CONTINUED to 7/2/26 for Plaintiff to submit an updated amount of judgment. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
24-01402534 Rascon vs. Kia America, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED in the amount of $32,973. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
24-01437581 Guzman vs. Gordon | orange Civil | Motion to Quash Subpoena | GRANTED. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
25-01505083 Alvarado vs. Culture Stanton Store, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
24-01420130 Carr vs. Siefkin | orange Civil | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record; Motion to Compel Answers to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Response to Requests for Admissions | GRANTED as specified. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
24-01445830 Gharibian vs. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Answers to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Deem Facts Admitted | CONTINUED to 12/17/26. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
25-01509350 Wilshire Quinn Income Fund Reit, LLC vs. Laguna HW, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Confirm Sale | GRANTED. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
22-01260184 Melikian vs. Moradian | orange Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Dismissal | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
23-01368146 Garcia vs. General Motors LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Strike or Tax Costs | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
24-01375951 LaSorte vs. Ghassemieh | orange Civil | Motion for Leave to Amend; Motion for Terminating Sanctions | Motion for Terminating Sanctions DENIED; Motion for Leave to Amend GRANTED. | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
24-01431041 SOCAL CONSTRUCTION FUND CONTROL, LLC vs. DEVIANTE LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Answers to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written); Motion to Compel Production | Motions 1-4 MOOT; Motion 5 GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
23-01333121 Takashima vs. Lin | orange Civil | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | DENIED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
24-01435993 Noroski vs. Sienna Palmer Ogbevoen, D.D.S., Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
25-01457297 Primex Clinical Laboratories, Inc. vs. Hughes | orange Civil | Motion to Lift Stay Pending Arbitration | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
25-01464728 Dang vs. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written) | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
25-01477832 Gutierrez vs. Spieckerman | orange Civil | Motion for Protective Order | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
24-01407733 Townsend vs. Ford Motor Company | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Answers to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production; Motion to Compel Response to Requests for Admissions | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
20-01176795 Loudon vs. Get It While You Can LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Dismissal | DENIED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Sandy N. Leal's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 148 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Sandy N. Leal has a 34% grant rate (24% denial rate, 20% continued). Counties active: ORANGE.
What kinds of motions does Judge Sandy N. Leal hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Sandy N. Leal'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.