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Apr 7, 2026
Most recent
Aug 19, 2026
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Apr 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 · 1,174 rulings. This court actively publishes tentative rulings; the most recent one was posted 4 days ago.
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| Case | Division | Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21PR00024 Conservatorship of: Avila, Everardo Soria | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
16PR00453 Limited Conservatorship of: Bowers, Kachina | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
24PR00559 Estate of Kenoyer, Joshua Bruce | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
23PR00598 Bridges Family Trust | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00010 Conservatorship of Wilson, Melinda | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
24PR00106 Conservatorship of Feeney, Marianne | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
18PR00363 Conservatorship of Marino, Judith C | Probate | — | Termination of Conservatorship | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
23PR00502 Estate of Montgomery, Robert L | Probate | — | Final Report of Personal Representative and Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
24PR00085 Estate of Skyberg-Manley, Travis S | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
24PR00123 Estate of Smith, Charles E | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
24PR00286 Estate of Valenzuela, Emilio Louis | Probate | — | Status of filing petition for final distribution | The Court will hear from counsel as to the status of filing the petition for final distribution. | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
22PR00454 Conservatorship of: Ruff, Jay Kerby, Jr | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review; Ex Parte Application | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
21PR00262 Estate of Molen, Sherry L | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00088 In the Matter of: Zatkulak, Avery | Probate | — | Status of funding the annuity | The Court will hear from counsel regarding status of funding the annuity. | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00004 Estate of Bolin, Marvin Elmer | Probate | — | Final distribution petition | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
22PR00399 Conservatorship of: Mackbee, Damon Maurice | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00162 Estate of Carr, Paula A | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00454 Alfred E Conelison Living Trust | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
24PR00371 Estate of Seaman, Terry | Probate | — | Status of filing petition for final distribution | The Court will hear from counsel as to the status of filing the petition for final distribution. | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00097 Estate of Shonk, Arthur William | Probate | — | First and Final Report of Status of Administration on Waiver of Account | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00074 Estate of Ellington, Rayburn Pascal, III | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00099 Estate of Wilson, Jerry Ray | Probate | — | Petition | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
26PR00111 Estate of: Hohman, Ernest Doyle | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
26PR00027 Conservatorship of Coelho, Kracus | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
26PR00077 Conservatorship of Evans, Charlotte Rhaine | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
26PR00089 The Ortland Bypass Trust of the Ortland Trust Agreement Dated December 19, 1988 | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00544 In the Matter of: Walsh, Jonathon | Probate | — | Status of filing Acknowledgment of Receipt of Order and Funds | The Court will hear from counsel regarding the status of filing the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Order and Funds for Deposit in Blocked Account (MC-356). | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
PR-40021 Conservatorship of Rupert, Carl | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00213 Estate of Chinas-Oritz, Carlos T | Probate | — | First and Final Report of Executor on Waiver of Account and Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
PR-28239 Conservatorship of Halbert, Andrew E | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
PR-39787 Conservatorship of Parker, Jenny Marie | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review; First Accounting | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
26PR00040 Conservatorship of Peeples, Richard Paul | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
20PR00065 Conservatorship of: Cox, Stephen | Probate | — | Termination of Conservatorship | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
24PR00464 Estate of Benton, Lori | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
23PR00053 Estate of Graves, Martha Lorraine | Probate | — | Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge | The Court will hear from the Executor Charity Berry as to the status of filing the receipts of distribution | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
23PR00087 Conservatorship of Rodriguez, Tony | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
23PR00102 Estate of Armstrong, Sharalyn D | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
PR-41270 Conservatorship of Pliler, Kathleen | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
23PR00618 Estate of Ledesma, Jose Esparaza | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
25PR00087 In the Matter of: Zatkulak, Marley | Probate | — | Status of funding the annuity | The Court will hear from counsel regarding status of funding the annuity. | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
23PR00621 Conservatorship of Chubb, Peggy M | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
24PR00289 Estate of Phillips, Karen Sue | Probate | — | Status of filing ex parte petition for final discharge | The Court will hear from counsel as to the status of filing the ex parte petition for final discharge. | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
21PR00048 Estate of Honan, Robert Ross | Probate | — | Status of settlement | The Court will hear from counsel as to the status of settlement. | May 18, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
23CV01439 Linoz, Roberta Jean et al v. Mains’l California, LLC et al. | Civil | Benson | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
24CV00397 Lau, Crystal v. Feathers, Robin et al. | Civil | Benson | Defendants’ Demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint | Sustained with leave to amend | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
24CV03535 Starks, Kristen v. NPH Medical Services et al. | Civil | Benson | Gridley Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC’s Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 128.5 and 128.7 | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
25CV05051 Nadine C Bourell-Montoya, Trustee of the NRT Revocable Living Trust v. Young, James | Civil | Benson | Petition for Partition in Kind | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
24CV02093 PEDERSEN, ZACHARY R V. FCA US LLC | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Motion for Terminating or Issue Sanctions; Request for Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED in part | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
26CV00246 In re: Siemeng, Matthew | Civil | Benson | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
22CV02543 Christensen, Kevin et al. v. Hammond, Dylan | Civil | Benson | Defendant Dylan Hammond’s Motion to Contest Defendants’ Sam Bagno and ETA Omega Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc.’s Application for Determination of Good Faith Settlement | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
26CV00449 Layman, Zeke v. Autumn Creek Post Acute | Civil | Benson | Petition for Alternative Writ of Mandate; OSC re: Preliminary Injunction; Motion for Temporary Restraining Order | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
SABRINA AHRENS GRAVELLE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF DEANNE ELIZABETH OSBORN V. OSBORN, RONALD ET AL SABRINA AHRENS GRAVELLE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF DEANNE ELIZABETH OSBORN V. OSBORN, RONALD ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff’s Motion for Reconsideration and Related Relief | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
26CV00503 In re: Timmons, Lee Shara | Civil | Benson | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
25CV04232 CTL FORESTRY MANAGEMENT, INC V. FUGUE LAUMAN LLC ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff in Interpleader CTL Forest Management, Inc.’s Motion to Strike or, in the Alternative, Sever Cross Complaint; Plaintiff in Interpleader CTL Forest Management, Inc.’s Motion for Discharge; Plaintiff’s Demurrer to Emshire LLC’s Cross-Complaint | DENIED in part, OVERRULED in part | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
25CV04486 MANN, DEREK ALLEN V. BILL, JESSEE JAMES ALLEN EDWARDS ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Defendants Rushelle Lynn Bill and Jesse James Edwards Bill’s Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
26CV00104 Jennifer L Mitchell LLC v. Burgess and Sons Construction LLC | Civil | Benson | Motion for Prevailing Party Attorney Fees | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
24CV00371 995 Nord Retail, LLC v. Ballesteros, Tina | Civil | Benson | Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
20CV01781 Leland, Morrissey & Knowles, LLP v. Bailey, Catherine et al | Civil | Benson | Catherine Bailey’s Motion for Reconsideration to strike November 19, 2025 order deeming admissions admitted; Catherine Bailey’s Motion to Compel Responses a Second Time To Request for Production of Documents, Set One, Form Interrogatories, and Appropriate Responses to Request for Admissions; with Request for Sanctions; Plaintiff’s Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 128.7; Plaintiff’s Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 128.5 | Granted in part as to discovery motions; continued as to sanction motions. | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
24CV04515 R, L V. BURGER KING CORPORATION ET AL | Civil | Mosbarger | Plaintiff L.R., a Minor, by and Through her Guardian ad Litem Mary Hawkin’s Motion to Compel Compliance with Subpoena Directed to Non-Party Chico Police Department | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
24CV03076 ROSE, SYMBA V. WORK TRAINING CENTER FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC | Civil | Mosbarger | Unopposed Motion for Final Approval of Class and PAGA Settlement and Attorneys’ Fees and Costs | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
20MH00361 *Confidential* | Probate | — | Status Hearing | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
19PR00451 Estate of Rogers, Arvel Russell | Probate | — | Accounting | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
25PR00075 Estate of Koons, Clinton | Probate | — | Status Hearing | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
PR-34044 Conservatorship of Branham, Rachael Leona | Probate | — | Petition for Removal and Discharge of Conservator | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
21PR00020 Estate of Galarza, Oralia | Probate | — | Status Hearing | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
22PR00172 Estate of Tarp, Alvin Floyd | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
20PR00088 Conservatorship of Chiriani, Trish | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
25PR00037 Estate of Machuta, Marilyn L | Probate | — | Status Hearing | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
24PR00389 Estate of Yates, John Michael | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
25PR00101 Estate of Corliss, Michael Jon | Probate | — | Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
22PR00423 Estate of O’Connor, Patrick Michael | Probate | — | Ex Parte Petition | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
22PR00532 The Verall LeRoy Sheldon Revocable Trust, Dated April 12, 2009 | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
24PR00112 Estate of Grainger, Vivian Rae | Probate | — | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
25PR00094 Estate of Fowler, Gretchen Hansi | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
21PR00429 Estate of Wehe, Marie L | Probate | — | Report of Personal Representative | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
26PR00035 Conservatorship of: Denton, Steven | Probate | — | Status Hearing | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
PR-41336 Limited Conservatorship of Murphy, Forrest | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
25PR00369 Estate of Stangel, James Joseph | Probate | — | Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
26PR00041 Estate of Schroeder, Martha Marie | Probate | — | Petition for Probate | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
25PR00102 Estate of Slusark, Joseph Patrick, Jr | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
26PR00126 Estate of: Erwin, Edgar Hawthorne | Probate | — | Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
24PR00092 Estate of Reeves, Steven R | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
21MH00482 *Confidential* | Probate | — | Status Hearing | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
25PR00356 Estate of White, William Bradley | Probate | — | Amended Petition | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
26PR00022 Wallace L and Mary Edson Family Revocable Trust dated May 11, 1988 | Probate | — | Status Hearing | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
26PR00055 Estate of Moore, Kelley Lynn | Probate | — | Petition for Probate | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
24PR00494 Estate of Presson, Dan Earl | Probate | — | Continuance | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
PR-39074 Conservatorship of Engle, Whitney | Probate | — | Conservatorship Review | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
24MH00151 *Confidential* | Probate | — | Status Hearing | Status hearing | May 18, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
24CV02342 LOZADA, RACHEL ROMERO V. KEPLEY, DON ET AL | Civil | Benson | Motion to Dismiss | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
20CV01781 Leland, Morrissey & Knowles, LLP v. Bailey, Catherine et al. | Civil | Benson | Plaintiff’s Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 128.7; Plaintiff’s Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 128.5 | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
25CV04499 Feng, Zhu v. Xie, John et al. | Civil | Benson | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint | OVERRULED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
26MH000 60 Butte County Sheriff’s Office v. Simcox, Katie Elizabeth | Civil | Benson | Petition for Default and Order on Petition for Judicial Determination Re: Return of Firearms | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
25CV00439 TBF FINANCIAL I, LLC V. GREASE MONKEY TRUCK REPAIR, INC ET AL | Civil | Benson | Second Motion for Terminating Sanctions Against Defendant Mohammad Assad Khan, Striking his Answer | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
25CV00678 KRULDER, WILLIAM D V. GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | Civil | Benson | Motion for Compliance Pursuant to C.C.P. § 871.26; and Request for Sanctions [Deposition]; Motion for Compliance Pursuant to C.C.P. § 871.26; and Request for Sanctions [Production] | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
25CV02798 TYLER, MATHEW V. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ET AL | Civil | Benson | State Defendants’ Demurrer; Demurrer to Complaint by Former Senator Dahle, Assembly Member Gallagher, Deputy Legislative Counsel Benjamin Herzberger, and the Office of Legislative Counsel | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
25CV04754 DONNA MCLAUGHLIN, BY AND THROUGH HER SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST HEIDI BLIDE ET AL V. ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER ET AL | Civil | Benson | Defendants Francisco Javier Alvarez, M.D. and Enloe Primary Physicians Medical Group, Inc., dba Chico Hospitalist Group’s Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ Complaint; Defendants Francisco Javier Alvarez, M.D. and Enloe Primary Physicians Medical Group, Inc., dba Chico Hospitalist Group’s Motion to Strike Punitive Damages and Attorneys’ Fees and Costs From Plaintiffs’ Complaint | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
25CV04780 Stepp, Kylie v. Kalkat, Jasdeep | Civil | Benson | Defendant’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Complaint | OVERRULED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
25CV03575 CHAMBERS, ALICIA V. GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE CO | Civil | Benson | Motion to Compel Arbitration and Appoint Arbitrator in an Underinsured Motorist Action with Request for Sanctions | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
23CV01873 Valcarenghi, Gerard v. Leyes, Katja, et al. | Civil | Benson | Defendant Katja Leyes’ Motion for Order that Matters in Request for Admissions Be Admitted and Imposing Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
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