| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 – 01396741 Nunes – Trust |
orange · Probate Megan L. Wagner |
| MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER |
| DENIED |
| May 18, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 |
PRO2003455 IN RE THE PATRICIA CORNELL TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 16, 1993, T RUST OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Motion for an Emergency Stay | Patricia Cornell’s motion for Emergency Stay is denied as moot. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000190 IN THE MATTER OF CATHERINE EBERHARD JACOBSON | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Status Conference | Petitioner is ordered to serve his declaration on all interested parties and provide them with notice of the 11/12/26 appearance. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001692 IN THE MATTER OF THADDEUS MCDANIEL SUPPLEMENTAL NEEDS TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition to Approve First Account and Report of Trustee from 12/1/24 through 11/30/25, to Confirm Trustee’s Fees, and to Approve Attorneys’ Fees | Absent objections, the First Account and Report of Trustee will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000040 IN THE MATTER OF MARY LOUISE PORTER 2006 TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition to Compel Account; for Removal and Surcharge of Trustee | The parties are ordered to appear. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO1702992 IN THE MATTER OF DONALD PERRY RESIDUAL TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Approval of the Fourth and Final Account and Final Distribution of the Donald Perry Residual Trust; Motion to Continue Hearing | Absent objections, this matter will be continued to July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to the Motion to Continue Hearing filed by Joan E. Perry on 5/7/26. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001719 IN THE MATTER OF KENNETH A. FRANCESCHI AND BARBARA A. FRANCES CHI REVOCABLE INTER VIVO TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Modification of the Trust by Removing the Bypass Trust and Distributing All Trust Assets to the Survivor’s Trust | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2020 – 01140947 Geisler – Trust | orange · Probate Megan L. Wagner | Motion for Attorneys’ Fees | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO2000572 IN RE THE SIMMONS FAMILY TRUST, TRUST OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Approval of 2025 Account and Distribution for Norma H. Simmons Survivor’s Trust; Allowance of Fees to Successor Trustee and Successor Trustee’s Attorney; Reduction of Bond Amount; and Termination of Bond and Discharge of Successor Trustee Upon Dissolution of Trust | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000451 IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPH A. ARMEL | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Report of Status and Petition for Additional Time for Estate Administration | This matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001761 IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES ANDREW KEPPEL | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Letters of Administration | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001175 IN THE MATTER OF SHERMAN RONALD KELL | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Report of Co-Administrators on Status of Estate Administration Request for Extension of Time | This matter is continued to June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
25-CIV-05370 AUTUMN ABBY VS. THE GAP, INC | sanmateo · Civil Nicole S. Healy | Defendant’s Motion for Sanctions | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV07976 Douglas W. Gotthard v. Sonatech, LLC, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer of Plaintiff to First Amended Answer; 2. Motion of Plaintiff to Strike Portions of First Amended Answer | Demurrer sustained in part/overruled in part; motion to strike granted in part/denied in part. | Jun 29, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
24CV04379 Diana Sandoval v. Robert Seidler, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion to Stay Proceedings in Case after Jury Trial in Related Case No. 24CV05259 | Continued to June 24, 2026. | Jun 29, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
22CV04772 B.E. v. DOE 1, et al | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motions to Compel (2) | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. Defendant to serve verified supplemental responses and produce PMQ for deposition. Monetary sanctions of $4,471.92 awarded to Plaintiff. | Jun 29, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
24CV04379 Diana Sandoval v. Robert Seidler, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion to Stay Proceedings | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
24CV05259 PoloDonkey LLC v. Quiel | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion to vacate the judgment, vacate or modify the judgment, or for a new trial; Motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. | DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
22CV04772 B.E. v. DOE 1, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Deposition Testimony | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
2024-01419769 Westerhyde – Guardanship | orange · Probate Catherine Evans | Motion to Be Relieved as GAL | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
22PR191805 In the Matter of: The Catalano B. Trust, dated January 4, 1984 | santaclara · Probate Daniel T. Nishigaya | Motion to quash subpoena | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
22CV04772 B.E. v. DOE 1, et al | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motions to Compel (2) | GRANTED in part; Defendant to serve verified supplemental responses and declaration from PMQ; monetary sanctions awarded against Defendant. | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV479119 Wright et al. v. Crossroads Trading Co., Inc. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for preliminary approval of class settlement | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
01415299 In the Matter of Campbell Trust | orange · Probate Not specified | MOTIONS TO QUASH SUBPOENA (ROAs 49-53) | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
2022-01293598 Colunga – Trust | orange · Probate Catherine Evans | Motion to Be Relieved | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
2024-01424741 Hargrove – Trust | orange · Probate Catherine Evans | Motion to Consolidate | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
30-2026-01561206 Cherlin Lee Berndt, Trustee of the Berndt Family Trust, dated October 25, 2001 vs. Berndt | orange · Civil Jennifer McCartney | Discovery Motions; Request for sanctions | STAYED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV002355 Zachary Minor et al v. Napa County et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Compliance with Settlement Agreement and Complete Discovery; Defendants’ Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement | DENIED (Plaintiffs' motion); GRANTED (Defendants' motion) | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CECG01741 Norris v. Arnold | fresno · Civil lmg | Evoque Defendants’ Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint; T&S Bluestone Trust’s Motion to Strike Prayer for Punitive Damages | To sustain the demurrer to the second cause of action without leave to amend; to overrule the demurrer to the third, fourth, and fifth causes of action; to grant T&S’s motion to strike without leave to amend. | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
unknown KARLA IVETTE CARRILLO v. SOLAMONTE OWNER, LLC | sanbernardino · Civil Gilbert G. Ochoa | Demurrer and Strike | Demurrer: Overruled as to 9th/12th causes of action; Sustained with 15 days leave to amend as to 10th/11th/13th causes of action. Motion to Strike: Granted with 15 days leave to amend. | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CECG05076 City of Selma, a municipal corporation v. Fernando Santillan | fresno · Probate D. Tyler Tharpe | Motion to Strike (Anti-SLAPP); Demurrer | GRANTED (Anti-SLAPP); Demurrer found moot | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00142 Estate of Topolinski, James Charles | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for letters of administration | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR000067 In The Matter of The Smith Living Trust | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR ORDER CONFIRMING TRUST ASSETS | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00125 Estate of Bigelow, Aaron J | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for letters of administration | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR000075 Estate of Beverly A. Borges | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26CV000718 In The Matter of Wyatt Steven Lang | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
24PR000167 Estate of Jack Marston Shnell | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION, FIRST AND FINAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTING | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
PR-36915 In Re the Anthony LeMay Special Needs Trust | butte · Probate Unspecified | Second Account and Report of Trustee | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
PR-37562 Estate of Torri, Barbara A | butte · Probate Unspecified | Status check regarding petition for final distribution | Court will hear from Kiana Sturgell | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00154 1996 Remy Giannini and Darleen Giannini Revocable Trust dated June 4, 1996 | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00146 Estate of Masingale, Eric | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for letters of administration | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00127 Estate of Martin, Joanne | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for attorney's fees | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
23PR0092 MATTER OF AESCHLIMAN LIVING TRUST | eldorado · Civil | Petition to Remove Trustee | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
24PB-0032631 IN RE: BETTY CARLSON FAMILY LIVING TRUST | shasta · Probate Unknown | Petition for Approval of Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
25PR0239 MATTER OF PETROCCHI TRUST | eldorado · Civil | Petition | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
25PR0332 MATTER OF WINTERS TRUST | eldorado · Civil Balfour | Accounting | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
26PB-00033347 ESTATE OF SHERYL FREEMAN | shasta · Probate Unknown | Spousal Property Petition | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
25PR0199 MATTER OF OLSEN REVOCABLE TRUST | eldorado · Civil Stephenie Shirkey | Contempt | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
22PR0096 MATTER OF LITTRELL SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST | eldorado · Civil | Accounting | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
24PB-00032424 IN RE: THE DUNGAN FAMILY TRUST DATED DECEMBER 21, 2017 | shasta · Probate Unknown | Confirmation of receipt of accounting | PENDING | May 18, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |