| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck |
| CMC; Motions to Compel; Motion for Trial Preference |
| GRANTED in part, DENIED in part |
| Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 31, 2026 |
25CV461988 Cruz Juarez, et al. v. Century Commercial Service dba Century Lighting & Electric, et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion for preliminary approval of class action and PAGA settlement | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
24CECG04998 Long v. Esquivel | fresno · Civil SMC | By Defendant for Terminating Sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
23-01313001 James Bay Resources Limited vs. Lockett & Horwitz | orange · Civil Richard Y. Lee | Motion for Summary Judgment / Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV03560 Friends of the Carpinteria Salt Marsh v. Cal. Coastal Commission | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Hearing on Petition for Writ of Mandate | DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
22CV-0250 Robyn Flores, et al. v. R. Myers, Inc., et al. | slo · Civil Not specified | Plaintiffs’ Motion to Reopen Discovery; Plaintiffs’ Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production (Set Three); Motion to Compel Resumption of and Further Testimony of the Deposition of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Person Most Qualified | GRANTED in part | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV486031 Tuumamao Esau Jr, II v. Tekberry, Inc. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV194159 MARKEVICS vs MWW GROUP LLC | alameda · Civil Julie Wilensky | Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award; Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award | The Petition to Confirm is GRANTED; The Motion to Vacate is DENIED. | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
25CV06730 Brendan Mackey et al vs American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance Company | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission, Set One; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One | MIXED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
6 Xu vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Petition and Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
26CV003601 STRAW vs STRAN LOYALTY SOLUTIONS, LLC, et al. | sacramento · Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24CV436504 Lethu Vo v. Excite Credit Union, et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion for Preliminary Approval | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
23CV006108 Zolnikov v. Giron, et al. | sacramento · Civil Unknown | Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24CV05757 William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
CIVSB2328297 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. BBGN, Inc. et al | sanbernardino · Civil Kory Mathewson | Motion for Summary Adjudication | GRANTED as to the fourth and eighth causes of action; Fees and costs are DENIED, without prejudice | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
24CV05757 William Bowen v. The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV005385 CRAIG vs SIMPLY APPLIANCES, INC. | sacramento · Civil | Special Motion to Strike under CCP Section 425.16 (Anti-SLAPP motion) | GRANTED | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
34-2022-00316048-CU-OR-GDS E & A Monroy Holdings LLC vs. HSU Family Trust | sacramento · Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication of first and second causes of action in the second amended cross-complaint | Motion for summary adjudication of the breach of covenants, conditions, and restriction cause of action is GRANTED. Motion for summary adjudication of the quiet title-driveway easement adverse possession cause of action is DENIED. | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
23CV007758 DREHER, et al. vs CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INC., A NEW YORK CORPORATION, et al. | sacramento · Civil Unknown | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
23CV01708 SEASCAPE RESORT OWNERS’ ASSN. v. SEASCAPE RESORT, et al. | santacruz · Civil | Defendant Seascape Resort Ltd.’s demurrer to and motion to strike (FACI); Plaintiff Stacie Power’s motion to be relieved; Intervenor George Langford’s motion for leave to file second amended complaint; Defendant Seascape Resort Ltd.’s motion to expunge notice of pendency; Intervenors’ motion for reconsideration; Intervenors’ motion for summary adjudication | Mixed: Demurrers/Strikes reset; Power motion granted; Langford motion granted; Expungement granted; Reconsideration denied; Summary Adjudication denied | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
26CV008137 MARTIN vs HOLT OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION | sacramento · Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
23CV427117 Cruz v. Quantumscape et al. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for preliminary approval of settlement | GRANTED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
25CV460472 Juan Carillo vs PROTEINSIMPLE et al | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for preliminary approval of class action and PAGA settlement | GRANTED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
VCU311593 V., J. vs. County of Tulare | tulare-civil · Civil Nathan D. Ide | County's (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to Strike Sixth Amended Complaint | Mixed | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
26CV001221 LEWIS vs H&S ENERGY, LLC, et al. | sacramento · Civil Unknown | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
25CV002692 Blaire Trambley v. Craig Reid et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION OF PLAINTIFF’S INDIVIDUAL PAGA CLAIM; DEFENDANT’S DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF’S REPRESENTATIVE PAGA CLAIM | Motion to compel arbitration GRANTED; Demurrer OVERRULED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
22CV05104 Diana Rodriguez v. Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motion: Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
22CV05104 Diana Rodriguez vs Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
22CV05104 Diana Rodriguez vs Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
22CV05104 Diana Rodriguez vs Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
25-CIV-01788 JOHN P. MCATAMNEY, ET AL VS. JAMES E. MCGOVERN, INC. | sanmateo · Civil Mark A. McCannon | DEFENDANT JAMES E. MCGOVERN, INC’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ ADJUDICATION | DENIED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2025-01531751 Barber vs. Multi Media, LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion for Protective Order; Motion to Strike portions of Demurrer | Demurrer Sustained in part with/without leave; Motion to Strike Denied; Motion for Protective Order Denied | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
4 Johnson vs. General Motors LLC | orange · Civil R. Shawn Nelson | Motion to compel compliance with C.C.P. § 871.26; Request for sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2026CUOE064674 DAJONAE JACKSON vs DIGNITY HEALTH, et al. | ventura · Civil | Defendant Dignity Health’s Demurrer to Complaint | OVERRULED as to Fifth and Sixth causes of action; SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth causes of action. | Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25-CIV-03556 DOMINIC HIGBEE-GONSALVES VS. ISHAR INVESTMENTS, INC.ET AL. | sanmateo · Civil Nicole S. Healy | Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant’s Person Most Knowledgeable | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
11 Doan vs. County of Orange | orange · Civil Donald F. Gaffney | Motion to Quash; Motion for Sanctions | Motion to Quash: GRANTED; Motion for Sanctions: DENIED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
FCS058061 CHAMPION MORTGAGE vs. FREDERICK COOLEY; ET AL. | solano · Civil TIM P. KAM | Motions to File Second Amended Complaint and Substitute Plaintiff | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
25CV476531 Suraj Viswanathan v. AN San Jose Luxury Imports | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Petition to compel arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 |
25CV006551 PRYOR vs NAACP, et al. | sacramento · Civil Julie G. Yap | Special Motion to Strike under CCP Section 425.16 (Anti-SLAPP motion) | DENIED | Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 |
25CV473718 Kylie K. Lum v. Heartflow, Inc.; Vanessa Hobbs; et al. | santaclara · Civil Socrates Peter Manoukian | Motion of Defendant Heartflow, Inc. to Compel Arbitration; Motion Of Defendant Heartflow, Inc. for a Stay of Proceedings Pending Arbitration | GRANTED. Proceedings stayed pending outcome of arbitration. | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
25CV479084 Sandeep Pal v. Denodo Technologies Inc. | santaclara · Civil Nahal Iravani-Sani | Petition Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV05905 The People of the State of California v National CPR Foundation LLC et al | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Motion for Protective Order; 2. Motion to Compel | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV05905 The People of the State of California v National CPR Foundation LLC et al | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Motion for Protective Order; 2. Motion to Compel | GRANTED IN PART; DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
26PR00170 Estate of Santos B. Bojorquez Lara | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition to Determine Claim to Property | Defective, duplication of civil case, continued. | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
24CV05905 The People of the State of California v National CPR Foundation LLC et al | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Motion for Protective Order; 2. Motion to Compel | GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
25CV132752 JIN vs LIU | alameda · Civil Karin Schwartz | Case Management Conference | Matter set for court trial; trial and pretrial dates set. | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
RG21100427 Mount VS 3M Company | alameda · Civil Patrick McKinney | Motion for Summary Adjudication of fraud-based causes of action; Motion for Summary Adjudication of punitive damages claims | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
RG21100427 Mount VS 3M Company | alameda · Civil Patrick McKinney | Motion for Summary Adjudication filed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Fraud-based causes of action are granted, punitive damages claim is denied. | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
CIV2202485 LELAND SPELMAN, ET AL vs. STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL | marin · Civil Mark A. Talamantes | MOTION – RELIEF- DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION - RECONSIDERATION; MOTION - STAY | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
26-01568888 Howden US Services, LLC vs. Acrisure of California, LLC | orange · Civil Sandy N. Leal | Preliminary Injunction | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |