Marin County Tentative Rulings

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IN THE MATTER OF KEITH STONEKING
PR0001062 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration; Petition to Terminate Trust
Petition to Terminate Trust is off calendar; Report of Status of Administration is continued.Jun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE NENGO TRUST DATED MARCH 14, 2005
PR0001377 · James T. Chou · Petition to Apply Trust Assets to Debt; Status Conference
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 18, 2026
BRYONY E. SWIFT, SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST, TRUST OF
PRO2203587 · James T. Chou · Fourth Account and Report of Successor Trustee; Petition for Settlement
GRANTEDJun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF GEORGE NAVONE AND ROSE MARIE NAVONE REVOCABLE TRUST
PR0001219 · James T. Chou · Status Conference; Petition/Complaint for Trust Invalidation and Damages
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROSWITHA K. BURK
PR0001260 · James T. Chou · First and Final Report of Personal Representative; Petition for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF KAREN ACCACIA LYNN CARTER/FOSTER
PR0001472 · James T. Chou · Amended Petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF VICTOR AMERI
PR0001803 · James T. Chou · Amended Petition for Probate of Lost Will
GRANTEDJun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE NORMAN LEIGH LIVING TRUST
PR0001500 · James T. Chou · Petition to Invalidate Trust; Financial Elder Abuse; Removal of Trustee
CONTINUEDJun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ALAN WILSON
PR0001814 · James T. Chou · Spousal Property Petition
CONTINUEDJun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DONN R. SCHOENMANN
PRO1801087 · James T. Chou · Motion to Continue Hearing
Dismissed as moot.Jun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF NOEL ERNESTO MENDOZA BORGE
PR0001158 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Approving Status Report
Report of Status of Administration is accepted and approved.Jun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER BETHA LIA DELGADO
PR0001176 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration; Petition for Continuation of Administration
Report of Status of Administration is accepted and approved.Jun 18, 2026
WALTER R. HADDAD, ESTATE OF
PRO2201543 · James T. Chou · First and Final Account and Report; Petition for Orders
The parties are ordered to appear.Jun 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MONROE JAMES GROSHONG NAKO ‘OKA
PR0000871 · James T. Chou · First Account Current and Report of Guardian
CONTINUEDJun 18, 2026
Robert Vogt et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
CV0003639 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Attorney’s Fees
CONTINUEDJun 17, 2026
Javier Alvarado v. Staypineapple Hotels Inc., et al.
CV0004568 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Hearing – Status – Fairness Hearing
Appearances required.Jun 17, 2026
Stanley Twomey Gray et al. v. The Regents of the University of California et al.
CV2301648 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Sanctions - Discovery
Appearances required.Jun 17, 2026
Anas Ryadi et al. v. BMW of North America, LLC
CV0001838 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Tax Costs
GRANTED in part, DENIED in partJun 17, 2026
408 Laverne Ave Partners LLC v. Lauren Higgins Hancock
CV0007808 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Demurrer; Motion to Strike
OVERRULEDJun 17, 2026
Alec Hernandez v. Raymond Villasenor et al.
CV0003207 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Admissions – Discovery Facilitator Program; Motion – Leave to File Amended Answer
GRANTEDJun 17, 2026
Linda Evans, et al. v. Eugenia Bersano
CIV2202643 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – New Trial
DENIEDJun 17, 2026
Buzulagu Aizezi v. Ryan Lepene et al.
CV0003286 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Relieve Counsel
Appearances required.Jun 17, 2026
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Richard J. Freitas
CV0007954 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Quash Service of Summons
DENIEDJun 17, 2026
Raul Garcia v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al.
CV0003067 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Sanctions - Discovery Facilitator Program
Matter taken off calendarJun 17, 2026
Bruce Goldman et al. v. Rita Vileisis et al.
CV0003236 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Compel – Discovery Facilitator Program
Appearances required.Jun 17, 2026
ANNE PERRY BRENNAN v. PAUL BRENNAN
FL 1602885 · Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Child Support
GRANTED; Child support recalculated and set to $2,184. Father's attorney fee request denied.Jun 16, 2026
ALBERT COLLELL v. ADRIANA PETERSON
FL0002198 · Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Spousal Support
Motion to modify spousal support denied; stay lifted.Jun 16, 2026
THOMAS A. JACOBS v. KAREN JACOBS
FL0000193 · Matthew A. Siroka · Motion for Reconsideration; Motion to Compel Discovery
Motion for reconsideration denied; Motion to compel granted; Discovery sanctions of $9,870 imposed.Jun 16, 2026
RYAN ANDRES AFLAGUE v. DAYSIA SKEYE RITCHEY
FL0002818 · Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Child Custody/Visitation
Proceedings stayed pending determination of jurisdiction in Sacramento Superior Court.Jun 16, 2026
ALBERT MILLER, TRUSTEE OF THE HONEY CRISP LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 3, 2024 v. RICHARD H. BUELL, JR., ET AL.
CV0005828 · Stephen P. Freccero · 1) MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSEL 2) ORDER -SHOW CAUSE
GRANTED; OSC issued.Jun 16, 2026
ERICK ARENAL-LOPEZ v. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY ET AL.
CV0004701 · Stephen P. Freccero · DEMURRER
SUSTAINED with leave to amend (express indemnity and declaratory relief), SUSTAINED without leave to amend (equitable indemnity), OVERRULED (uncertainty).Jun 16, 2026
M. (SEUNG-RIM) CHOI v. BARCELINO CONTINENTAL CORPORATION ET AL.
CV0007565 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION
GRANTED.Jun 16, 2026
PEDRO MIGUEL FERREIRA AGAPITO v. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ET AL.
CV0001387 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT
CONTINUED; Plaintiff ordered to file opposition by June 24, 2026.Jun 16, 2026
ICD INNOVATIVE CONSTRUSTION & DESIGN, INC. v. XZ DEVELOPMENTS, INC., ET AL.
CV0008631 · Stephen P. Freccero · 1) DEMURRER 2) CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to alter ego; OVERRULED in all other respects.Jun 16, 2026
TRISTA CARR v. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTONS AND REHABILITATION
CV0000437 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
Appearances required.Jun 16, 2026
SONOMA FIT NOVATO LLC v. UG2 NOVATO CA, LP, ET AL.
CV0009328 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – RELIEVE COUNSEL
Hearing vacated; matter off-calendar.Jun 16, 2026
DEVI KIMBROUGH KUSHNER v. BANK OF AMERICA ET AL.
CV0009903 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
CONTINUED by stipulation.Jun 16, 2026
CESAR CASTILLO VELAZQUEZ v. SELENA CALDERON BAYONA
FL0002519 · Matthew A. Siroka · Request for Order - Child Custody/Visitation
Custody modified with conditions including Soberlink testing.Jun 16, 2026
Andrew Yandell v. Maia Grace Yandell
FL0001823 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Review of reports hearing
GRANTEDJun 12, 2026
ROBERT C. PLACAK & ASSOCIATES, INC. vs. DEBBY BAKER PAGE ET AL.
CV0005317 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM; MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
Transferred to Presiding Judge for reassignment; continuedJun 12, 2026
Manuel Garcia Godinez v. Camille Renee Howard
FL0001827 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order - Visitation
GRANTEDJun 12, 2026
JENNIFER LARSEN vs. SHIRLEY DERNER, ET AL.
CIV2202928 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
OFF CALENDARJun 12, 2026
DANIEL BLUMHARDT vs. BLACKROCK INC., ET AL.
CIV2301597 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – SEAL
Dropped from calendarJun 12, 2026
JAMES A. COSCULLUELA vs. BARBIER SECURITY GROUP
CV0003675 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – OTHER: PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
DENIEDJun 12, 2026
Lance La Rocca v. Priscila M. La Rocca
FL 2101507 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order to compel discovery, and for fees and sanctions
CONTINUEDJun 12, 2026
SOO YOUNG KIM, ET AL. vs. HARRIGAN WEIDENMULLER COMPANY
CV0006536 · Mark A. Talamantes · DEMURRER
Overruled as to 1st, 2nd, and 5th causes; Sustained with leave to amend as to 3rd, 4th, and 6th causesJun 12, 2026
GT’S LIVING FOODS, LLC vs. JOHN DOE 1, ET AL
CV0006906 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – LEAVE TO ISSUE AND SERVE DEPOSITION SUBPOENA FOR BUSINESS RECORDS AND TESTIMONY
GRANTEDJun 12, 2026
PATRICIA WELLS KEEL vs. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
CV0008235 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION - COMPEL
GRANTED in part; referred to discovery facilitatorJun 12, 2026
Bernardina Gloria Velasquez Perdomo and Florencio Vicente Osorio
FL0000273 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Attorney’s Fees; Bifurcation; Case Management; Discovery
Continued to July 2, 2026.Jun 11, 2026
Mario Zogbi and Dabhne Palacios Curi
FL0001118 · James M. Schurz · Review Hearing – Child Custody/Visitation – Receipt of FCS Report; Motion – Child Support
FCS recommendations adopted with modifications.Jun 11, 2026