Marin County Tentative Rulings

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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Marin County Superior Court — 1,300 rulings, newest first. Each links to the full ruling with judge, motion type, outcome, and cited authorities. California tentative rulings are public records posted under California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308.

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Marla Keema Baysinger v. Auberge Resorts, LLC et al
CV0004497 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · MOTION – QUASH – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
CONTINUEDMay 20, 2026
Conway Preservation Group, LLC v. California Department of Water Resources, et al
CV0005826 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · DEMURRER
SUSTAINED without leave to amend.May 20, 2026
John McNeilly, et al v. FCA US, LLC, et al
CIV2301381 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · MOTION – COMPEL – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
Appearances required.May 20, 2026
STEVE DOUGHTY, ET AL vs. MARIN HEALTH DISTRICT, ET AL
CV0001742 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT
OFF-CALENDARMay 19, 2026
STEVE DOUGHTY, ET AL vs. MARIN HEALTH DISTRICT, ET AL
CV0001742 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT
OFF-CALENDARMay 19, 2026
BURTON BUILDERS, LLC vs. MICHAEL HORTA
CV0005766 · Stephen P. Freccero · DEMURRER
SUSTAINED with leave to amend in part; OVERRULED in part.May 19, 2026
JANE ROE, AN INDIVIDUAL vs. SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS, A PUBLIC ENTITY, ET AL
CV0006962 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL - ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
GRANTED in partMay 19, 2026
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. STEVEN J. KAUFMAN, ET AL
CV0002303 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Appearances requiredMay 19, 2026
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. vs. MARTIN D. LONGO
CV0009281 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION - QUASH
GRANTEDMay 19, 2026
ALLISON FAUST vs. TEOBALDO SCHUJMAN, ET AL
CV0004594 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION - SANCTIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
DENIEDMay 19, 2026
ANNE PRELL vs. ESTAVILLO LAW FIRM, ET AL
CV0004650 · Stephen P. Freccero · DEMURRER
OVERRULEDMay 19, 2026
ANNE PRELL vs. ESTAVILLO LAW FIRM, ET AL
CV0004650 · Stephen P. Freccero · DEMURRER
OVERRULEDMay 19, 2026
BURTON BUILDERS, LLC vs. MICHAEL HORTA
CV0005766 · Stephen P. Freccero · DEMURRER
SUSTAINED with leave to amend in part and OVERRULED in part.May 19, 2026
JANE ROE, AN INDIVIDUAL vs. SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS, A PUBLIC ENTITY, ET AL
CV0006962 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – COMPEL - ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES - DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
GRANTED in partMay 19, 2026
ALLISON FAUST vs. TEOBALDO SCHUJMAN, ET AL
CV0004594 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION - SANCTIONS – DISCOVERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
DENIEDMay 19, 2026
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. vs. MARTIN D. LONGO
CV0009281 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION - QUASH
GRANTEDMay 19, 2026
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs. STEVEN J. KAUFMAN, ET AL
CV0002303 · Stephen P. Freccero · MOTION – SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Appearances required to advise the Court on settlement status.May 19, 2026
CHAD LEAF v. MATTHEW CAPLAN, ET AL
CV0007859 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – QUASH – DISCVOERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
OFF CALENDARMay 15, 2026
CHAPMAN LAW GROUP, A.P.C. vs. LEE GREENBERG
CV0008616 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION –SET ASIDE/VACATE
GRANTEDMay 15, 2026
JOSE AVIGAIL GRAMAJO ORDONEZ v. GENERAL MOTORS LLC
CV0005785 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL
CONTINUEDMay 15, 2026
CHAPMAN LAW GROUP, A.P.C. v. LEE GREENBERG
CV0008616 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION –SET ASIDE/VACATE
GRANTEDMay 15, 2026
JAMES MCGEOUGH vs. JOHN MCGEOUGH, ET AL
CV0006424 · Mark A. Talamantes · DEMURRER
SUSTAINEDMay 15, 2026
PATRICIA JEFFRIES, ET AL v. OLIVER HOSPITALITY, LLC, ET AL
CV0004596 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF’S 2ND AMENDED COMPLAINT
GRANTEDMay 15, 2026
FERNANDO JACKSON vs. JEFF MACOMBER, ET AL
CV0006835 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – OTHER: AUTHORIZING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
GRANTEDMay 15, 2026
FERNANDO JACKSON v. JEFF MACOMBER, ET AL
CV0006835 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – OTHER: AUTHORIZING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
GRANTEDMay 15, 2026
HILLARY FREDRICKSON, ET AL v. 155 MELVILE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ET AL
CV0006956 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION
GRANTEDMay 15, 2026
PATRICIA JEFFRIES, ET AL vs. OLIVER HOSPITALITY, LLC, ET AL
CV0004596 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF’S 2ND AMENDED COMPLAINT
GRANTED without leave to amendMay 15, 2026
Jamie Dominguez v. Raul Alfredo Dominguez Torres
FL 1205763 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Order to Show Cause re Contempt
This matter is set for arraignment on Petitioner/Mother’s 4/6/2026 Order to Show Cause re Contempt.May 15, 2026
Brooke T. Hawks v. Eric A. Hawks
FL 1901746 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order — Fix and Liquidate Unreimbursed Expenses
The parties are ordered to meet and confer in person to see what expenses on each other’s spreadsheets they agree to, and what expenses they do not agree to.May 15, 2026
Ian Davis-Tremayne v. Natalie Davis-Tremayne
FL0000859 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order — Custody/Child Support/Spousal Support/Visitation; Attorney Fees; Receipt of FCS Report
Based on these assumptions, the Court orders as follows: 1. Effective May 1, 2026, Father shall pay to Mother as and for guideline child support the sum of $2,276/month.May 15, 2026
Richard F. Munzinger v. Keabnesh Munzinger
FL0001156 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Motion to Compel Discovery; Motion for Sanctions
Wife’s motion to compel is denied.May 15, 2026
CHAD LEAF vs. MATTHEW CAPLAN, ET AL
CV0007859 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – QUASH – DISCVOERY FACILITATOR PROGRAM
OFF CALENDARMay 15, 2026
JOSE AVIGAIL GRAMAJO ORDONEZ vs. GENERAL MOTORS LLC
CV0005785 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL
CONTINUEDMay 15, 2026
HILLARY FREDRICKSON, ET AL vs. 155 MELVILE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ET AL
CV0006956 · Mark A. Talamantes · MOTION – COMPEL ARBITRATION
GRANTEDMay 15, 2026
Matthew Conway v. Brooke Conway
FL0002506 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order — Child Custody/Visitation; Request for Order — Payment on Tax Obligation
The parents shall share joint legal custody of all three children.May 15, 2026
JAMES MCGEOUGH v. JOHN MCGEOUGH, ET AL
CV0006424 · Mark A. Talamantes · DEMURRER
GRANTEDMay 15, 2026
Mona Mahmoodi v. Ehsan Karimian
FL0002008 · Hon. Beth S. Jordan · Request for Order — Property Control; Motion for Sanctions
Husband’s request for an interim, pre-judgment release of $995,000 from community funds held in the parties’ joint Bank of America account is denied in its entirety.May 15, 2026
Kristen Usich v. Thomas Crum
FL 1500482 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Child Support
Reduction of support denied prior to June 1, 2026; guideline support set at $735/month effective June 1, 2026.May 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL LAWLOR HOGAN
PR0000362 · James T. Chou · First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account; Petition for Allowance of Remaining Statutory Compensation to Attorneys and for Final Distribution
Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026
Jennifer Tedesko v. Bryan P. Crawley
FL 2001314 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Implementation of Special Master
Mother directed to file a proposed order; parties ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF BRADFORD E. THOMSON
PR0000038 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
The parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF LYNELL WHEELOCK
PR0000431 · James T. Chou · Verified First Amended Fourth Report of Status of Administration
Absent objections, the Report of Status of Administration is accepted and approved.May 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF CATHERINE EBERHARD JACOBSON
PR0000190 · 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 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARTHA LAVEARN GRANT
PR0001727 · James T. Chou · Petition for Letters of Administration
Petitioner is ordered to appear to explain why she has not complied with this Court’s April 16, 2026, order and why her petition should not be dismissed.May 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DONALD PERRY RESIDUAL TRUST
PRO1702992 · 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 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ISIDORE E. NATSIOS
PR0000789 · James T. Chou · Petition for Termination of Proceedings and for Discharge of Personal Representative
It appearing to the Court that there is property belonging to the Estate and that such property was improperly distributed without prior Court authorization, the Petition is denied.May 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF SHERMAN RONALD KELL
PR0001175 · 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 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JEANNE C. MAHON
PR0001328 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Personal representative and counsel are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JULIE YOUNG
PR0001331 · James T. Chou · Order to Show Cause regarding contempt/body attachment; Status Conference
The parties are ordered to appear.May 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ELEANOR C. CRISWELL
PR0001010 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Lost Will and for Letters Testamentary
Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing.May 14, 2026