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Sheila S. Lichtblau
MARIN · 95 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
95
rulings
Granted39%
Denied14%
Continued16%
Other32%
Prevailing party
34
determined
Plaintiff41%
Defendant32%
Mixed26%
At a glance
Grant rate39%
Denial rate14%
Continuance rate16%
First seenMay 13, 2026
Most recentJul 29, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
44
Demurrer
16
Motion for Sanctions
14
Motion to Compel Discovery
13
Motion to Strike
6
Motion for Attorney Fees
5
Anti-SLAPP Motion
5
Motion to Compel Further Responses
3
Motion for Summary Judgment
3
Motion to Quash
3
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
2
Motion to Tax Costs
2
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions for Sanctions →Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Strike →Attorney's Fees Motions →Anti-SLAPP Special Motions to Strike (CCP §425.16) →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions to Quash →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CV0003911 JACKIE LIN, ET AL v. PETALUMA PEOPLE SERVICE CENTER, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – PRO HAC VICE | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0007954 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. v. RICHARD J. FREITAS | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0009547 ROBIN DOW v. STRONGIN LLP, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - COMPEL ARBITRATION | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CIV2102498 SCOTT GREEN v. TREK RETAIL CORPORATION | marin Civil | HEARING - OTHER: FURTHER COMPLIANCE | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0002924 LANDMARK HOME SOLUTIONS, LLC v. FREDERICK SHEIN | marin Civil | MOTION – LEAVE TO AMEND | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0008083 SAN DOMENICO SCHOOL v. ANNA WANG | marin Civil | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0009539 PAUL SUNAK v. USHA SUNAK, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – ANTI SLAPP 425.16; DEMURRER; MOTION - STRIKE | DENIED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0001349 LEE HENRY GREENBERG v. RONNIE BAKER, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSEL | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0003639 ROBERT VOGT, ET AL v. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. | marin Civil | MOTION – ATTORNEY’S FEES | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0005201 KOFI OPONG MENSAH v. DYLAN THOMAS HACKETT | marin Civil | MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT | DENIED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0005730 JESSICA JOHL v. LUHRS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC., ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL DEPOSITIONS | CONTINUED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0006175 ALEXANDER XUE v. ANCONA, INC. | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | TAKEN OFF CALENDAR | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
CV0002302 CHRIS B. BARGER vs. ANDREW W. LANDIES, ET AL | marin Civil | Preliminary Injunction | DENIED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0003901 AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs. STEPHEN SHARKEY | marin Civil | To Vacate the Conditional Dismissal and for Entry of Judgment | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0005885 AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs. MERSHAD REZAYATI | marin Civil | To Vacate the Conditional Dismissal and for Entry of Judgment | CONTINUED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0004036 UPHOLD HQ INC. vs. TAMMY MARIE BYRNE, ET AL | marin Civil | Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0001349 LEE HENRY GREENBERG vs. RONNIE BAKER, ET AL | marin Civil | Motion to Relieve Counsel | Unclear | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0009335 LINK HOLDINGS, LLC vs. CITY OF SAUSALITO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, ET AL | marin Civil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CIV2300516 HYPERCONSTRUCT CO., ET AL vs. SHAW WALTERS | marin Civil | Demurrer | Sustained only as to the 22nd cause of action for restitution/unjust enrichment, without leave to amend. The demurrer is otherwise overruled. | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0004497 MARLA KEEMA BAYSINGER vs. AUBERGE RESORTS, LLC ET AL | marin Civil | Motion to Quash | Taken off calendar | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0009649 JOB S. LAWRENCE vs. ELIZABETH JIMENEZ | marin Civil | Anti-SLAPP | Granted as to First Cause of Action, Denied as to Second Cause of Action | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0006520 LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. JEROME SANTOS | marin Civil | Motion to Relieve Counsel | DENIED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CV0009509 COLIN JAMES WALSH vs. LUCID GROUP, INC | marin Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | Taken off calendar | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CIV2203747 STEPHEN ROULAC vs. PROMORTGAGE, INC., ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – SANCTIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CV0003631 CHRISTOPER J. EMGE, ET AL vs. PHILIP BUNDSCHU, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – OTHER: FOR AN ORDER TO DISCHARGE GUARDIAN AD LITEM | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CV0006115 CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs. DAVID HURWITZ | marin Civil | MOTION – OTHER: REQUEST FOR ADMISSION OF TRUTH OF FACTS TO BE DEEMED ADMITTED | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CV0005317 ROBERT C. PLACAK & ASSOCIATES, INC. vs. DEBBY BAKER PAGE ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – COMPEL – ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | Appearances required | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CV0005274 PAQUITA MARIA RENDON vs. NATHANIEL LAUGHLIN KEEVE, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – AMEND COMPLAINT | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CV0002364 STEPHAN WEIBEL, ET AL vs. OSHIORENOYA AGABI, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CV0008471 ELLEN LINN STAPLES vs. CHRISTINA ALEXANDER PETERSEN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – ANTI-SLAPP 425.16 | Appearances required | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CV0006175 ALEXANDER XUE vs. ANCONA, INC. | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | CONTINUED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
CIV085235 DeMartini, et al. v. DeMartini, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Reimbursement of Costs; Motion – Other: Vacate/Modify Judgment | Granted in part and denied in part as to fees/costs; Motion to vacate Renewal of Judgment granted. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CV0005468 Micaella Cristina Capelli v. Marin Health, et al. | marin Civil | Demurrer; Demurrer – To Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint for Damages | Sustained with leave to amend. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CV0007352 Charles Norman v. Edward Page Allinson, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Discovery – Discovery Facilitator Program | Continued to allow for discovery facilitator. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CV0008925 Jean W. Bush, et al. v. Marian Christine Brodigan, et al. | marin Civil | Demurrer; Anti-SLAPP Motion | Anti-SLAPP granted. Demurrer sustained without leave to amend. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CV0008156 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Yuliya A. Ghosh | marin Civil | Motion – Summary Judgment | Granted. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CV0007202 Erick Chatel, et al. v. Shelly Jean Gayner | marin Civil | Demurrer | Overruled. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CIV2300516 Hyperconstruct Co., et al. v. Shaw Walters | marin Civil | Motion – Compel | Appearances required. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CIV2003621 Michael Rauch v. Larry Francis Klosowski, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Attorney’s Fees; Motion – Attorney’s Fees; Motion – Strike; Motion – Other: For award of pre-judgment interest | Fees motions denied for both sides. Motion to strike costs granted. Motion for prejudgment interest granted in amount of $43,920.03. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CV0009672 Elizabeth A. Frohlich v. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid & Crane LLP, et al. | marin Civil | Order – Show Cause – Preliminary Injunction | Granted. | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
CV0009153 Paul Dennes v. MPJC Automotive, Inc., et al. | marin Civil | Demurrer; Motion – Strike | Off calendar | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CIV2003621 Michael Rauch v. Larry Francis Klosowski, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Attorney’s Fees; Motion – Award of Pre-Judgment Interest; Motion – Strike; Motion – Attorney’s Fees | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CIV2200618 Lily Films, Inc., et al. v. Datasafe, Inc., et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Leave to Augment Expert Witness Designation | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CIV2300652 Yes in My Backyard v. City of Sausalito | marin Civil | Motion - Attorney’s Fees | STAYED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CV0003716 Keep America Safe and Beautiful v. Roma Costume, Inc. | marin Civil | Motion – Settlement; Case Management Conference; Order - Show Cause – Failure to Appear | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CV0006916 Uphold HQ Inc. v. Wiliam Gleason, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CV0006921 Uphold HQ Inc. v. Quinton Tyrell McCaa, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
CV0003639 Robert Vogt et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | marin Civil | Motion – Attorney’s Fees | CONTINUED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0004568 Javier Alvarado v. Staypineapple Hotels Inc., et al. | marin Civil | Hearing – Status – Fairness Hearing | Appearances required. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV2301648 Stanley Twomey Gray et al. v. The Regents of the University of California et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Sanctions - Discovery | Appearances required. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0001838 Anas Ryadi et al. v. BMW of North America, LLC | marin Civil | Motion – Tax Costs | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0007808 408 Laverne Ave Partners LLC v. Lauren Higgins Hancock | marin Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | OVERRULED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0003207 Alec Hernandez v. Raymond Villasenor et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Admissions – Discovery Facilitator Program; Motion – Leave to File Amended Answer | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CIV2202643 Linda Evans, et al. v. Eugenia Bersano | marin Civil | Motion – New Trial | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0003286 Buzulagu Aizezi v. Ryan Lepene et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Relieve Counsel | Appearances required. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0007954 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Richard J. Freitas | marin Civil | Motion – Quash Service of Summons | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0003067 Raul Garcia v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Sanctions - Discovery Facilitator Program | Matter taken off calendar | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0003236 Bruce Goldman et al. v. Rita Vileisis et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Compel – Discovery Facilitator Program | Appearances required. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV0007202 Erick Chatel et al. v. Shelly Jean Gayner | marin Civil | Demurrer | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
CV0003067 Raul Garcia v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al | marin Civil | Motion for issue, evidentiary, and/or monetary sanctions | CONTINUED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
CV0008602 Robbie Powelson v. Marin County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission, et al | marin Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | CONTINUED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
CV0005468 MICAELLA CRISTINA CAPELLI v. MARIN HEALTH, ET AL | marin Civil | Demurrer; Demurrer | CONTINUED | May 26, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
CV0002058 HELEN L. PELZMAN v. HALLECK CREEK RANCH | marin Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | CONTINUED | May 26, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
CV0008925 JEAN W. BUSH, ET AL v. MARIAN CHRISTINE BRODIGAN, ET AL | marin Civil | Demurrer; Motion – Anti-SLAPP 425.16 | GRANTED. Demurrer SUSTAINED without leave to amend. | May 26, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
CV0004079 Donna Lee Simmons v. Lifehouse, Inc. | marin Civil | MOTION – GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT | Provisionally granted; parties shall appear to schedule final approval. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0002972 Ahmad Ali Mohyee v. Douglas C. Quan, et al | marin Civil | MOTION –OTHER: RELIEF FROM WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0008802 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Electrify America, LLC, et al | marin Civil | DEMURRER | Overruled as to second cause; Sustained with leave to amend as to fourth and fifth causes. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CIV2103050 Douglas Formby, et al v. Peter Haubold, et al | marin Civil | MOTION – ENFORCE | DENIED without prejudice. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0006788 Edna Lizeth Quiroga Arebalo v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, et al | marin Civil | JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS | GRANTED with leave to amend. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CIV2102498 Scott Green v. Trek Retail Corporation | marin Civil | HEARING - OTHER: COMPLIANCE | Appearances required. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0008811 Richard E. Keith Survivors Trust v. Judith Keith | marin Civil | DEMURRER | OVERRULED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0006018 Andrea Astrid Gutierrez v. Legacy Personnel Inc., a California Corporation, et al | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | Taken off calendar. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0004497 Marla Keema Baysinger v. Auberge Resorts, LLC et al | marin Civil | MOTION – QUASH – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0005826 Conway Preservation Group, LLC v. California Department of Water Resources, et al | marin Civil | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED without leave to amend. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CIV2301381 John McNeilly, et al v. FCA US, LLC, et al | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | Appearances required. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0006399 RONALD MALLET v. LYDIA J. SARKISSIAN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – SET ASIDE/VACATE DEFAULT; MOTION - SANCTIONS | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0002972 AHMAD ALI MOHYEE v. DOUGLAS C. QUAN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – DISCOVERY – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0003280 Christopher Parra v. Safeway, Inc., et al | marin Civil | Motion for Terminating Sanctions; Order to Show Cause - Dismiss | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CIV2301619 DEVIN KENNEDY TAYLOR v. MERCY HOUSING MANAGEMENT GROUP, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - COMPEL | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0006751 EDUARDO COLIN-ARRIUGA v. SPEC DRILLING & SHORING, INC., ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - LEAVE | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0004681 UPHOLD HQ INC. v. JASON LEE, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – PRO HAC VICE | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CIV2301619 Devin Kennedy Taylor v. Mercy Housing Management Group, et al | marin Civil | Motion to Compel; Motion for Sanctions | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0006200 MARTHA MALDONADO MOLINA v. LOTUS HOTELS - MILL VALLEY, LLC | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0004021 Allison Arsove v. Mark Hamilton, et al | marin Civil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0006200 Martha Maldonado Molina v. Lotus Hotels - Mill Valley, LLC | marin Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses; Motion for Sanctions | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0003280 CHRISTOPHER PARRA v. SAFEWAY, INC., ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – SANCTIONS; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – DISMISS | Appearances required. | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0004681 Uphold HQ Inc. v. Jason Lee, et al | marin Civil | Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0001370 MARK KELTNER v. MERCY HOUSING MANAGEMENT GROUP, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – PROTECTIVE ORDER – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0002972 Ahmad Ali Mohyee v. Douglas C. Quan, et al | marin Civil | Motion for Pretrial Discovery of Financial Information | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0006399 Ronald Mallet v. Lydia J. Sarkissian, et al | marin Civil | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default; Motion for Sanctions | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0004021 ALLISON ARSOVE v. MARK HAMILTON, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0001370 Mark Keltner v. Mercy Housing Management Group, et al | marin Civil | Motion for Protective Order; Motion for Sanctions | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0006751 Eduardo Colin-Arriuaga v. Spec Drilling & Shoring, Inc., et al | marin Civil | Motion for Leave to Intervene | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0006481 Dirk Aguilar v. Juan Anon, et al | marin Civil | Motion to Compel Discovery Facilitator Program | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
CV0006481 DIRK AGUILAR v. JUAN ANON, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Sheila S. Lichtblau's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 95 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Sheila S. Lichtblau has a 39% grant rate (14% denial rate, 16% continued). Counties active: MARIN.
What kinds of motions does Judge Sheila S. Lichtblau hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Sheila S. Lichtblau'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.