LININGER, THOMAS v. MALEK, MANASA

PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT FRIDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 1 COMMISSIONER CHRISTINE S. DEHR TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR AUGUST 7, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M.

These are the tentative rulings for the FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 at 8:30 A.M., civil law and motion calendar. The tentative ruling will be the court’s final ruling unless notice of appearance and request for oral argument are given to all parties and the court by 4:00 p.m., THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026. Notice of request for argument to the court must be made by calling (916) 408-6481. Requests for oral argument made by any other method will not be accepted. Prevailing parties are required to submit orders after hearing to the court within 10 court days of the scheduled hearing date and approval as to form by opposing counsel. Court reporters are not provided by the court. Parties may provide a court reporter at their own expense.

NOTE: PARTIES MAY REQUEST A REMOTE APPEARANCE FOR ORAL ARGUMENT. (PLACER COURT LOCAL RULE 10.24.) More information is available at the court’s website: www.placer.courts.ca.gov.

Except as otherwise noted, these tentative rulings are issued by COMMISSIONER CHRISTINE S. DEHR. If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard at 8:30 a.m. in DEPARTMENT 1 located at the Historic Auburn Courthouse, 101 Maple Street, Auburn, California.

1. M-CV-0085478 LININGER, THOMAS v. MALEK, MANASA

Defendant Manasa Malek’s Motion to Determine Reasonable Medical Charges and Release Funds

The motion is denied. Defendant did not properly serve defendant Nadine Yassa, who is represented by counsel. Moreover, defendant Yassa has filed a cross-complaint in this action involving the disputed funds. The current motion improperly seeks a final determination on a contested issue that requires trial.

The matter is set for a four (4) hour court trial for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2027 at 8:30 A.M. in DEPARTMENT 4. The clerk to give electronic notice to the parties of the trial setting.

The case management conference set for December 4, 2026 is vacated.

PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 1 Friday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings