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Stephen P. Freccero
MARIN · 77 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
77
rulings
Granted29%
Denied12%
Continued14%
Other45%
Prevailing party
30
determined
Plaintiff43%
Defendant40%
Mixed17%
At a glance
Grant rate29%
Denial rate12%
Continuance rate14%
First seenFeb 17, 2026
Most recentAug 18, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
30
Demurrer
11
Motion for Summary Judgment
8
Motion to Compel Discovery
7
Motion to Strike
5
Motion to Compel Further Responses
4
Motion to Quash
4
Anti-SLAPP Motion
3
Motion for Reconsideration
3
Motion for Sanctions
2
Petition
2
Motion for Attorney Fees
2
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Strike →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →Motions to Quash →Anti-SLAPP Special Motions to Strike (CCP §425.16) →Motions for Reconsideration (CCP §1008) →Motions for Sanctions →Attorney's Fees Motions →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIV2301453 CAROLYN BORDES, ET AL v. DAMIR STOSIC, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – AMEND | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
CV0003459 OTMANE BENNANI v. NORTH BAY REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT | OFF CALENDAR | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
CV0004594 ALLISON FAUST v. TEOBALDO SCHUJMAN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – OTHER | DENIED | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
CV0006315 ROBERT ALLEN RAUDSO v. JOSE GUILLEN ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSEL | Appearances required. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
CV0009903 DEVI KIMBROUGH KUSHNER v. BANK OF AMERICA, ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION | Appearances required. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
CV0008942 MATTHEW NIEHAUS, ET AL vs. EAGLE FOOTBALL HOLDINGS LIMITED, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - QUASH | CONTINUED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
CV0002018 CHRISTIAN E. OLIVA FLORES, ET AL vs. NATIONAL RESPONSE TEAM LLC, ET AL | marin Civil | Hearing after jury verdict | Awards granted | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
CIV2301453 CAROLYN BORDES, ET AL vs. DAMIR STOSIC, ET AL | marin Civil | Motion to Reopen Evidence | GRANTED | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
CV0000350 SARAH ELLISON vs. MARIN HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, ET AL | marin Civil | Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories; Motion to Compel | CONTINUED | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
CIV1205504 KEITH KARPINSKI vs. SMITTY’S BAR INC., ET AL | marin Civil | Assignment Order and for Order Restraining Judgment Debtor | GRANTED in part | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
CV0000437 TRISTA CARR vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION | marin Civil | Motion to Continue Trial; Motion to Continue Hearing on Motion for Summary Judgment | Appearances required | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
CV0009955 IH PROPERTIES, LP ET AL vs. CARON SCHMIERER, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET GRADE, DECEASED ET AL | marin Civil | Anti-SLAPP Motion | GRANTED as to Third and Fourth Causes of Action | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
CV0003493 Francisco Vilela v. General Motors, LLC | marin Civil | MOTION – STRIKE; MOTION – JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS | DENIED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
CV0004255 Paul G. Rea, et al v. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, et al | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL - DISCOVERY FAICITATOR PROGRAM | CONTINUED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
CV0007638 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Nikhilesh N. Singh | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL - DISCOVERY FAICITATOR PROGRAM | CONTINUED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
CV0008942 Matthew Niehaus, et al v. Eagle Football Holdings Limited, et al | marin Civil | MOTION – QUASH; MOTION – QUASH; MOTION – QUASH | CONTINUED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
CV0005329 Kimberley Miller Kaiserman v. Clutch Staffing LLC, et al. | marin Civil | Final Approval of Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CV0009963 Violeta Ansari, et al. v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Compel arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CV0001539 Lucky Nellen, LLC v. BKF Engineers | marin Civil | Motion – Contesting good faith settlement | DENIED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CV0009543 Buckelew Programs v. Incha Smith | marin Civil | Motion – Set aside/vacate | OFF-CALENDAR | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CV0002018 Christian E. Oliva Flores, et al. v. National Response Team LLC, et al. | marin Civil | Hearing – Other | CONTINUED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CV0001019 Tovba Construction, Inc. v. Andrey Ponomarchuk, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Compel answers to interrogatories | GRANTED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CV0001387 Pedro Miguel Ferreira Agapito v. California Department of Transportation, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Summary Judgment | CONTINUED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CV0008896 Itria Ventures LLC v. Garlo LLC, et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Set aside/vacate | STRICKEN | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
CIV1901209 ASHER DAHAN vs. ISLAND PICKLE, LLC, ET AL. | marin Civil | HEARING: COMPETING PROPOSALS | Appearances required. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
CV0003075 SANDRA MANCIA vs. STEVEN TRAVIS SPILLMAN | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | In light of the reported settlement, this matter is ordered off-calendar. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
CV0006385 LOVETT & LOVETT ROOFING CO., INC. vs. SUSAN AUYANG | marin Civil | MOTION - ADMISSIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | Motion is largely moot; Defendant Auyang awarded $3,315 in sanctions against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
CV0009500 MALFRED C. SPENCER vs. MARTIN C. JOHNSON | marin Civil | DEMURRER; MOTION TO STRIKE | Demurrer SUSTAINED with leave to amend; Motion to strike GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, with leave to amend. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
CV0008584 RYAN CAMP, ET AL v. ROBERT TAYLOR , ET AL | marin Civil | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0009382 ROMAR COURT APARTMENTS LLC v. CITY OF NOVATO ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – LEAVE TO AMEND COMPLAINT | OVERRULED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0005483 LANEH HOLDINGS LP v. BANK OF MARIN | marin Civil | MOTION – APPOINTMENT OF JUDICIAL REFEREE | Appearances are required. Within ten (10) days of the Court’s order the parties shall meet and confer and file a joint pleading jointly proposing a nominee to serve as referee. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0002230 TAYLOR MARTINDALE v. MICHAEL THOMAS SHIRLOCK ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – CONTINUE TRIAL | Appearances required. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0003075 SANDRA MANCIA v. STEVEN TRAVIS SPILLMAN | marin Civil | MOTION – CONTINUE TRIAL | Appearances required. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0006691 YOSHIMORI TOME v. VICTRON ENERGY, B.V., ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0006915 UPHOLD HQ INC. v. PAOLA ANDREINA TORRES GARCIA ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – PRO HAC VICE | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0007933 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v. EUAN MACDONALD | marin Civil | MOTION – REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0009500 MALFRED C. SPENCER v. MARTIN C. JOHNSON | marin Civil | DEMURRER; MOTION TO STRIKE | Demurrer SUSTAINED with leave to amend. Motion to Strike GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, with leave to amend. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV0005828 ALBERT MILLER, TRUSTEE OF THE HONEY CRISP LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 3, 2024 v. RICHARD H. BUELL, JR., ET AL. | marin Civil | 1) MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSEL 2) ORDER -SHOW CAUSE | GRANTED; OSC issued. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV0004701 ERICK ARENAL-LOPEZ v. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL. | marin Civil | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED with leave to amend (express indemnity and declaratory relief), SUSTAINED without leave to amend (equitable indemnity), OVERRULED (uncertainty). | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV0007565 M. (SEUNG-RIM) CHOI v. BARCELINO CONTINENTAL CORPORATION ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION | GRANTED. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV0001387 PEDRO MIGUEL FERREIRA AGAPITO v. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT | CONTINUED; Plaintiff ordered to file opposition by June 24, 2026. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV0008631 ICD INNOVATIVE CONSTRUSTION & DESIGN, INC. v. XZ DEVELOPMENTS, INC., ET AL. | marin Civil | 1) DEMURRER 2) CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE | SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to alter ego; OVERRULED in all other respects. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV0000437 TRISTA CARR v. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTONS AND REHABILITATION | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | Appearances required. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV0009328 SONOMA FIT NOVATO LLC v. UG2 NOVATO CA, LP, ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSEL | Hearing vacated; matter off-calendar. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV0009903 DEVI KIMBROUGH KUSHNER v. BANK OF AMERICA ET AL. | marin Civil | MOTION – PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION | CONTINUED by stipulation. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CIV2301659 Reina Isabel Yah v. Peet’s Coffee, Inc. et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Other: Quash Subpoenas Duces Tecum for Medical and EDD Records | GRANTED IN PART. Subpoenas quashed/modified; Plaintiff awarded sanctions of $9,612.00. | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
CIV2104264 Mark Slattery, et al. v. Kenneth L. Webb, Jr., et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Attorney’s Fees | GRANTED in part as to attorney's fees ($125,000); DENIED without prejudice as to costs. | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
CV0006626 Ron Cupp v. Basil Plastiras, et al. | marin Civil | Motion - Reconsideration | DENIED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
CV0008473 Morgan Browning v. Shannon Browning | marin Civil | Motion – Attorney’s Fees | VACATED; stayed pending appeal. | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
CV0008705 All Pro Services LLC v. Lean Site Services, Inc., et al. | marin Civil | Motion – Relieve Counsel | GRANTED; OSC issued to Plaintiff. | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
CV0003775 Radu Mihaila v. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | Appearances required. | Aug 19, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
CV0009233 Cheryl Ruggiero v. Bolinas Hearsay News, et al | marin Civil | 1) DEMURRER 2) MOTION – ANTI-SLAPP 425.16 | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
CV0005199 L3 Commercial Training Solutions Airline Academy v. Colin J. Henry, et al | marin Civil | MOTION – STRIKE | moot and ordered OFF CALENDAR | Aug 19, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
CV0009245 In the Matter of Edwin Taitano | marin Civil | WRIT OF MANDATE HEARING | VACATED | Aug 19, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
CV0001742 STEVE DOUGHTY, ET AL vs. MARIN HEALTH DISTRICT, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT | OFF-CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0001742 STEVE DOUGHTY, ET AL vs. MARIN HEALTH DISTRICT, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT | OFF-CALENDAR | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0005766 BURTON BUILDERS, LLC vs. MICHAEL HORTA | marin Civil | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED with leave to amend in part; OVERRULED in part. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0006962 JANE ROE, AN INDIVIDUAL vs. SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS, A PUBLIC ENTITY, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL - ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | GRANTED in part | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0002303 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. STEVEN J. KAUFMAN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT | Appearances required | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0009281 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. vs. MARTIN D. LONGO | marin Civil | MOTION - QUASH | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0004594 ALLISON FAUST vs. TEOBALDO SCHUJMAN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - SANCTIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0004650 ANNE PRELL vs. ESTAVILLO LAW FIRM, ET AL | marin Civil | DEMURRER | OVERRULED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0004650 ANNE PRELL vs. ESTAVILLO LAW FIRM, ET AL | marin Civil | DEMURRER | OVERRULED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0005766 BURTON BUILDERS, LLC vs. MICHAEL HORTA | marin Civil | DEMURRER | SUSTAINED with leave to amend in part and OVERRULED in part. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0006962 JANE ROE, AN INDIVIDUAL vs. SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS, A PUBLIC ENTITY, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – COMPEL - ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | GRANTED in part | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0004594 ALLISON FAUST vs. TEOBALDO SCHUJMAN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - SANCTIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0009281 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. vs. MARTIN D. LONGO | marin Civil | MOTION - QUASH | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0002303 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. STEVEN J. KAUFMAN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT | Appearances required to advise the Court on settlement status. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV0008473 MORGAN BROWNING VS. SHANNON BROWNING | marin Civil | MOTION — ANTI-SLAPP 425.16 | GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CV2104264 MARK SLATTERY, ET AL VS. KENNETH L. WEBB, JR., ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION — GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CV2002510 ROBIN CANTARUTTI VS. SABINA CRIVELLO | marin Civil | MOTION — OTHER; REOPEN EVIDENCE | Plaintiff filed a notice of withdrawal of this motion on January 20, 2026. | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CV2300035 121 TUNSTEAD SAN ANSELMO, LLC VS. SRINIV AS KATPELL Y, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - OTHER: APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE | The matter has been withdrawn. | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CV0004618 AIMEE GAMBLE PRICE, ET AL VS. TIMOTHY C. MILLIKIN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - LEAVE | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CV0008061 JAMES DOUGLAS HESSION VS. AMP ZINC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION — PRO HAC VICE | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CV0007665 BROOKE GIBSON VS. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES | marin Civil | WRIT OF MANDATE HEARING | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CV2202455 RAYMOND CABALLERO VS. MILDRED MURRIN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION - ENFORCE | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
CV0002303 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS. STEVEN J. KAUFMAN, ET AL | marin Civil | MOTION — SUMMARY JUDGMENT | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Stephen P. Freccero's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 77 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Stephen P. Freccero has a 29% grant rate (12% denial rate, 14% continued). Counties active: MARIN.
What kinds of motions does Judge Stephen P. Freccero hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Stephen P. Freccero'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.