| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24CECG01486 |
fresno · Probate Kristi Culver Kapetan |
| Defendant’s Motion to Seal; Plaintiffs’ Motion to Seal; Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment, or alternatively Summary Adjudication |
| GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. Parties are directed to appear to determine how to proceed with the motion for summary judgment. |
| Jul 23, 2026 |
| Jul 15, 2026 |
01421574 Pendleton - Trust | orange · Probate | MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSE TO FORM INTERROGATORY 17.1 | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
01348724 Rivas – Probate | orange · Probate | MOTION TO REQUEST ABATEMENT OF ALL PROCEEDINGS | CONTINUED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2024-01443912 Slotkin – Trust | orange · Probate Catherine Evans | Motion to Enforce Settlement Order Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §664.6 and for Attorneys Fees and Costs | DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
26CV000810 Rore Manufacturing, Inc. v. Karen Coffy | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | DEFENDANT’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE SLAPP SUIT AND FOR ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
25PR000061 Estate of Jo Ellen Francis | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | FIRST ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF STATUS; PETITION TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE; AND FOR APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO DECEDENT’S TRUST | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2025PRTR051356 In the Matter of The Baughman Family Trust Dated March 18, 1987 | ventura · Probate | Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs | The court intends to award attorney’s fees and costs from the trust estate and deny the request that the fees be paid by the petitioner personally. | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2026PRTR059865 IN RE THE GEOFFREY AYRE-SMITH LIVING TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition to Invalidate Trust Amendments, for Trust Contest, for Finding Financial Elder Abuse and for Restricting use of Trust Assets | This matter was continued from 4/15/26. Discuss the status. | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2026PRTR059807 IN RE THE SCHMIDT IRREVOCABLE TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition for Instructions Per Probate Code 17200 et. seq. Regarding Order to Chase Bank to Transfer Funds | CONTINUED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
PR040209 In re Estate of Carl J. Treise | slo · Civil | Motion to Tax Costs | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
19CV360648 Dancy v. Walmart Inc., et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Renewed motion for class certification | DENIED as to Misclassification and Declarant classes; GRANTED as to ACNT class (OAMs/OCs only) conditioned on representative membership showing; DENIED as to Waiting Time subclass. | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2026PRTR064854 IN RE THE ROBERT AND DIANA CASEY FAMILY TRUST DATED JUNE 14, 2010 | ventura · Probate | Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
25PR199483 The Stiebel Family Trust | santaclara · Civil Daniel T. Nishigaya | Vesco Hearing & Pending Matters | CONTINUED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
26CV000413 Integon National Insurance Company v. Andrew Madison Mackenzie-Davis et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | DEFENDANT BRYSON HALL’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S COMPLAINT | OVERRULED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
24PR198832 THE ESTATE OF MIGNON GIBSON | santaclara · Civil Daniel T. Nishigaya | Motion to Compel Initial Responses to Discovery; Request for Admissions Deemed Admitted; Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
30-2024-01375970 Guzman-Trust | orange · Probate Ebrahim Baytieh | Motion to Nunc Pro Tunc; Motion for Orders; Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens | Motion to Nunc Pro Tunc DENIED; Motion for Orders GRANTED in part and DENIED in part; Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens DENIED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
26PR00025 Estate of James R Kotaska | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Deny admission of documents to Probate; order appointment of Administrator. | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2026PRTR064638 IN RE THE PATRICK ERHART 2022 REVOCABLE TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition by Patrick Erhart Jr. for Order Conveying Personal Property Held by Nancy Erhart to the Trustee of the Trust | Matter continued to 09/10/26; objector ordered to file responsive pleading by 08/05/26; cases related | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2025PRTR048521 IN RE THE VILLEGAS FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 24 2011 | ventura · Probate | Petition for Order Approving Settlement Agreement and Release | The Court intends to grant the petition. | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
25PR201041 The Estate of Manuel Anaya-Dufresne | santaclara · Probate Amber Rosen | Petition to Determine Title to Property and for Order Compelling Transfer; Petition to Determine Petitioner is Rightful Owner of Accounts | Kolter's Petition is DENIED. Anaya's Petition is GRANTED IN PART. | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
PRO1802115 ROSEMARY THERESA BOCK, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Status Conference | CONTINUED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
23CV-0544 Andrew Grow Family Trust v. City of Pismo Beach, et al. | slo · Civil | Petition for Administrative Writ; Cross-motions for judgment on the pleadings; Request for issuance of writ directing issuance of CDP | Granted in part and denied in part. The Court grants the request for a writ of administrative mandamus directing the City to set aside its June 20, 2023 decision denying the Project. The Court denies the request for a writ directing the City to issue a CDP. | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
25PR00316 Estate of Daniel Velez-Valerio | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Waiver of Accounting | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
CIVSB222391 FELICIA ALEXANDER, et al. v. MICHAEL GIAMBRA | sanbernardino · Civil David Driscoll | Motion for mandatory joinder of necessary parties; Motion for general reference under CCP 638; Request for attorney fees and costs | Motion for mandatory joinder of necessary parties GRANTED; Motion for general reference DENIED; Request for attorney fees and costs DENIED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
2026PRTR065190 IN RE THE ROBERT E WEST RETIREMENT PLAN TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition for Order Approving Settlement Agreement, Terminating Trust and Discharging Trustee | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
201900524670PRTR In Re the Hugh M Callaghan Revocable Living Trust | ventura · Probate | Petition for Instructions Re Acceptance of Resignation of Trustee, etc | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
2026PRTR067711 IN RE THE ROCHELLE FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition for an Order to Confirm Validity of Trust and Confirm Assets to Revocable Trust | The Court will grant the petition to confirm the Vanguard account ending in 0061 as a Trust asset. The Court will deny the petition to the extent it purports to request a determination of the validity of the Trust. | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
2026PRTR064949 IN RE THE JACKSON FAMILY TRUST DATED MAY 15, 2007 | ventura · Probate | Petition for 1. Instructions to Trustee to Correct Scrivener’s Error and 2. Settlement of First and Final Account and Report of Trustee | GRANTED in part; continued for supplement | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
PRO1702992 IN RE THE DONALD PERRY RESIDUAL TRUST, TRUST OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Approval of the Fourth and Final Account and Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
PRO2102432 DUCK YO QUOSS, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Approval of Report of Status of Administration and Petition Requesting Additional Time for Estate Administration | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
25PR00316 Estate of Daniel Velez-Valerio | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Waiver of Accounting | Absent objection, this Petition will be approved. | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
PRO1800208 IN RE THE CATHERINE EMILY PHILLIPS SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST, TRUST OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Status Conference | CONTINUED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
22CV001280 Josefina Hernandez et al v. G.L. Mezzetta, Inc. et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement; Motion for Attorneys Fees, Costs, and Class Representative Enhancement Payments | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
26PR0131 Matter of Brulhart Family Trust | eldorado · Probate | Petition Re: Trust Administration | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
26PR000130 In The Matter of The Potter Family Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Petition to Determine Ownership of Property by Trust; and for Order Directing Transfer of Title to Trustee | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
25PR000130 Estate of Julia Sotomayor Feliciano | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Status Hearing re: Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
CIVSB2522097 Cole vs Cole | sanbernardino · Civil Winston Keh | Motion to Set Aside Dismissal; Motion to Dismiss | Plaintiff's Motion to Set Aside Dismissal is GRANTED; Defendant's Motion to Dismiss is DENIED. | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
SP20210021 Estate of Larson | eldorado · Probate | Status of Administration | Appearances required | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
24PR0301 MATTER OF REGINA MIESCH VS COLLEEN OBRIEN | eldorado · Civil | PETITION HEARING AND MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PETITION | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
26PR0117 MATTER OF THE LARRY R. BRYANT & SHARRON K. BRYANT 1990 LIVING TRUST DATED 5-1-1990 | eldorado · Civil | TRANSFER IN | APPEARANCES REQUIRED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
26PR0098 IN THE MATTER OF THE LARRY R. BRYANT AND SHARON K. BRYANT 1990 LIVING TRUST, AS AMENDED | eldorado · Civil | PETITION HEARING | APPEARANCES REQUIRED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
25PR0285 IN THE MATTER OF CERWONKA LIVING TRUST | eldorado · Civil | PETITION HEARING | APPEARANCES REQUIRED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
26PR0159 IN THE MATTER OF WILLIAM CHARLES KREISL | eldorado · Civil | HEARING – DETERMINING TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
25PR199964 Kais Bypass Trust established under the Kais Family Trust dtd 3/2/94 | santaclara · Probate Honorable Amber Rosen | Motion to compel Sam, Jr. to provide further responses to Tom’s special interrogatories, nos. 3 through 21; Request for sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
26PR0151 IN THE MATTER OF JAMES BARNETT | eldorado · Civil | PETITION HEARING | APPEARANCES REQUIRED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
26PR0138 IN RE: THE JOHN E. SOLTESZ AND LUCILLE S. SOLTESZ REVOCABLE TRUST DATED APRIL 5, 2003 | eldorado · Civil | PETITION HEARING | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
26PR0165 IN THE MATTER OF JUNE O. KNOX LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2000 | eldorado · Civil | INSTRUCTION HEARING | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
23PR00224 Estate of Griffith, Vera Rourke | butte · Probate Unknown | Continuance | CONTINUED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
PR-23-000289 IN THE MATTER OF THE MACHADO FAMILY CREDIT BYPASS TRUST | stanislaus · Civil Stacy P. Speiller | Petitioner's Motion to Quash Subpoena for Production of Business Records or, in the Alternative, to Modify or Limit the Subpoena, and for Monetary Sanctions | CONTINUED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
26PR00299 Estate of Ridino, Kenneth Leonard | butte · Probate Unknown | Petition | Conditional GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |