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Aug 2000 – Nov 16, 2026 · 200 rulings. This court actively publishes tentative rulings; the most recent one was posted -85 days ago.

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CaseDivisionJudgeMotionRulingIndexedHearing
26CV000828
Angel Oseguera v. Kia America, Inc.
CivilMotion for Entry of Protective Order to Govern Production of Confidential MaterialsGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 28, 2000
25CV005153
Lisa Clontz v. Mimi Park
CivilMotion to Revoke Plaintiff’s Fee Waiver; Motion to Vacate Judgment Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 473(d); Motion to Strike Memorandum of Costs or in the Alternative, to Tax CostsMotion to Revoke Fee Waiver DENIED; Motion to Vacate Judgment GRANTED (court's own motion); Motion to Strike Costs DENIED; Motion to Tax Costs GRANTEDAug 21, 2026Oct 7, 2025
25CV006470
Artin Nazaryan, et al. v. Racing Operations, LLC, et al.
CivilDefendant, Friends of Laguna Seca, Inc.’s Demurrer to Complaint; Defendant Friends of Laguna Sece, Inc’s Motion to Strike Portions of ComplaintDemurrer: OVERRULED as to 2nd, 3rd, and 6th causes of action; SUSTAINED without leave to amend as to 4th, 5th, and 7th causes of action (leave granted to amend 1st cause of action). Motion to Strike: GRANTED without prejudice.May 20, 2026Apr 21, 2026
22CV002308
Prasad Shankar v. Monterey County DCSS
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Tax CostsDENIEDMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
25CV004313
Humane Farming Association v. Gonzalo Narez
CivilPlaintiff, Humane Farming Associations’ Motion for Attorney’s Fees Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16(c)GRANTEDMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
24CV002152
Justin Abney v. Coastal Tractor
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
25CV000600
Jian Loar v. Xiaolan Liu
CivilDefendant’s Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Document Production and Continued DepositionGRANTEDMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
26cv000600
Gerard Feliciano Jr. v. Nissan North America Inc.
CivilDefendant Nissan North America Inc.’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s ComplaintDemurrer to the First Cause of Action is OVERRULED; Demurrer to the Second Cause of Action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend within 30 days.May 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
25CV000082
Maria Esmeralda Lopez v. In-N-Out Burger, Inc.
CivilDefendant’s Deem-Admitted Motion and Request for Monetary SanctionsMotion to deem admitted is MOOT; Request for monetary sanctions is GRANTED ($1,060).May 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
24CV004894
Cassandra Diaz v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Request for Production of Documents, Set OneGRANTEDMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
26PR000136
In the Matter of Eleanor Shockley
ProbateMinor’s Compromise PetitionCONTINUEDMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
22CV002819
Universal Coatings, Inc. v. Madrone Ventures, Inc., et al.
CivilUniversal Coatings, Inc.’s Motion for Relief Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 473(b)GRANTEDMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
23CV000647
Perzow Antiaging General Partnership v. Philip Lee Miller, et al.
CivilDefendant’s Motion to Dismiss; Defendant’s Motion to CompelMotion to Dismiss DENIED; Motion to Compel GRANTED IN PART; Sanctions requests DENIED/GRANTED IN PARTMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
25CV006725
Peninsula Development Co., LLC v. Kelly Dzubay and Jeremy Dzubay
CivilDefendants’ Demurrer to Plaintiff’s ComplaintSUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMENDMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
26CV000059
Jennifer Garcia v. Bakhtiyor Khushmamadov, et al.
CivilDefendant U-Haul Co. of Arizona and Channara Thourk’s Motion to Transfer Action and for Sanctions; Defendant, Roman Toltoledo Gonzalez’s Motion to Change VenueDENIED without prejudiceMay 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026
24CV003526
Eduardo Calderon Meza v. D&M Carriers, LLC dba FREYMILLER, et al.
CivilDefendant D&M Carriers’ Motion to Strike Plaintiff’s Notice of Errata re: Location of Incident of Plaintiff’s Complaint for DamagesGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Apr 28, 2026
25CV005046
Rodrigo Alvarado v. Carmel Building & Design, Inc.
CivilCross-Defendants’ Demurrer to Cross-ComplaintOVERRULEDMay 20, 2026May 1, 2026
25CV001621
Guadalupe Gutierrez Islas v. General Motors LLC
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant’s Further Responses to Document RequestsGRANTED as to RPD 10; DENIED as to remaining RPDs and sanctionsMay 20, 2026May 1, 2026
26CV001227
Stacy Hill v. Legacy Painting and Renovating, Inc.
CivilDefendant’s Ex Parte Application for Relief from Default and Plaintiff’s Request for FeesGRANTEDMay 20, 2026May 1, 2026
25CV005278
People of the State of California v. Financial Casualty & Surety, Inc.
CivilMotion to Set Aside Summary Judgment, Discharge Forfeiture, and Exonerate BailGRANTEDMay 20, 2026May 1, 2026
25CV006607
UniFirst Corporation v. G&A Welding
CivilMotion to Confirm Contractual Arbitration AwardPARTIES TO APPEARMay 20, 2026May 1, 2026
26CV003431
RANCH HOUSE PLACE ASSOCIATION v. ALL MEMBERS OF RANCH HOUSE PLACE ASSOCIATION
CivilPetition for Order to Reduce Required Approval Percentage and Amend CC&RsCONTINUEDAug 14, 2026May 6, 2026
25CV004243
Erik Gregory v. Peraton, et al.
CivilNot specifiedDefendant Peraton Inc.’s Motion to Compel Arbitration; Defendants’ Motion for Protective Order and to Stay Discovery; Plaintiff’s Request for Judicial Notice; Plaintiff’s request for sanctionsMotion to Compel Arbitration GRANTED; Motion to Stay Discovery/Protective Order MOOT; Judicial Notice PARTIALLY GRANTED/PARTIALLY DENIED; Sanctions DENIEDMay 20, 2026May 8, 2026
24CV004599
County of Monterey v. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al.
CivilDefendants’ Motion to Transfer Venue; Defendants’ Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena; Defendants’ Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint; Order to Show Cause Re: ContemptVenue transfer: DENIED. Motion to Quash: DENIED subject to protective order. Demurrer: OVERRULED. OSC: DISCHARGED IN PART AND SUSTAINED IN PART.May 20, 2026May 8, 2026
24CV004107
Helen Albano , et al. vs. County of Monterey, et al.
CivilRivamonte, IanTentative RulingTentative ruling postedMay 20, 2026May 8, 2026
23CV003744
Rafael Lira Cupa v. Organicgirl, LLC
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDMay 20, 2026May 8, 2026
24CV004107
Helen Albano, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al.
CivilDefendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment or, Alternatively, Summary AdjudicationGRANTEDMay 20, 2026May 8, 2026
22CV000011
Cristina Araujo, et al. v. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
CivilDefendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment or, Alternatively, Summary AdjudicationGRANTEDMay 20, 2026May 8, 2026
25CV004449
Bryson Burpo v. General Motors LLC
CivilDefendant’s Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDMay 20, 2026May 8, 2026
25CV004449
Bryson Burpo vs. General Motors LLC
CivilRivamonte, IanTentative RulingA tentative ruling has been posted; manual review required.May 20, 2026May 8, 2026
23CV003810
Giuseppe Panzuto v. Michael Tutelian
CivilDefendant’s Motion to Seal RecordsDENIEDJun 13, 2026May 15, 2026
25CV006016
Kevin Michael Johnson v. Wedgewood Hospitality Group, Inc., et al.
CivilDefendants’ Motion for Leave to File a Cross-Complaint; Defendants’ Motion for Leave to File a First Amended AnswerGRANTEDJun 13, 2026May 15, 2026
25CV000311
Laura Ulrich v. Dina Cabral, et al.
CivilDefendant Dina Cabral’s Motion to Compel Further Discovery ResponsesGRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PARTJun 13, 2026May 15, 2026
22CV002867
Gayle Roderick v. Carmel Beauty Boutique, et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Discovery ResponsesGRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTJun 13, 2026May 15, 2026
24CV000750
City of Monterey v. Leslie J. Flores, et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Fees and CostsGRANTED IN PARTJun 13, 2026May 15, 2026
23CV002720
Matthew Arcoleo v. John Mayer
CivilDefendant John Mayer’s Motion for ConsolidationGRANTEDJun 13, 2026May 15, 2026
23CV002984
Alexander Guadalupe Venegas, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al.
CivilPlaintiffs’ Request for Leave to Amend ComplaintCONTINUEDJun 13, 2026May 15, 2026
24CV003596
Capital One, N.A. v. Smokey G. Heisey
CivilDefendant’s Motion to Compel ArbitrationDENIEDJun 16, 2026May 22, 2026
23CV001630
Taylor Snow v. 555 Ocean View Blvd. LLC, et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Approval of PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 16, 2026May 22, 2026
25CV001352
Panda Solutions, LLC v. Pro Mechanical Services Inc.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File Second Amended ComplaintGRANTEDJun 16, 2026May 22, 2026
Not provided
Gwendolyn S. Faulkner v. Kent Ciucci, et al.
CivilNot providedDefendants’ Motion for Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJun 8, 2026May 22, 2026
UNKNOWN
Gwendolyn S. Faulkner v. Kent Ciucci, et al.
CivilUNKNOWNDefendants’ Motion for Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJun 12, 2026May 22, 2026
Not stated
Gwendolyn S. Faulkner v. Kent Ciucci, et al.
CivilNot statedDefendants’ Motion for Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJun 8, 2026May 22, 2026
24CV004236
Raquel Chavez v. Constant Staffing, LLC
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and Representative Action SettlementCONTINUEDJun 16, 2026May 22, 2026
21CV003542
Joselynn Hernandez, as Guardian Ad Litem for Rosario Martinez Atlalpa, et al. v. Natividad Medical Center
CivilPetition to Compromise the Disputed Claims of Edwin HernandezGRANTEDJun 16, 2026May 22, 2026
26CV000150
People of the State of California v. United States Fire Insurance Company
CivilMotion to Vacate Summary Judgment, Reinstate Bond, Extend Time, and Exonerate BondDENIEDJun 16, 2026May 22, 2026
24CV004625
Jesus Corza Huerta v. Araceli Cortez Hernandez, et al.
CivilNot SpecifiedDefendants’ Motion to Contest Application for Determination of Good Faith SettlementPARTIES TO APPEARJun 16, 2026May 22, 2026
23CV003092
Evan Auld-Susott, et al. v. Daniel Susott
CivilDefendant and Cross-Complainant’s Motion for Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJun 16, 2026May 28, 2026
25CV002794
West Coast Drywall Construction Inc. v. BLH Construction Co., et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Deem Admissions in Request for AdmissionsCONTINUEDJun 16, 2026May 29, 2026
22CV002867
Gayle Roderick v. Carmel Beauty Boutique, et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Discovery ResponsesGRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTJun 16, 2026May 29, 2026
25CV000988
Joseph B. Carvalho v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant’s Experts with Document ProductionPARTIES TO APPEARJun 16, 2026May 29, 2026
26CV000610
Pilot Road, LLC, et al. v. Julia Keller, et al.
CivilDefendants’ Motion to Strike Portions of ComplaintGRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMENDJun 16, 2026May 29, 2026
24CV004130
The People of the State of California v. US Automotive Protection Services LLC, et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant Michelle Schrader to Attend DepositionGRANTEDJun 16, 2026May 29, 2026
23CV001630
Taylor Snow v. 555 Ocean View Blvd. LLC, et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Approval of PAGA SettlementGRANTED subject to submission of Amended Proposed Order and JudgmentJun 29, 2026Jun 4, 2026
23CV002720
Matthew Arcoleo v. John Mayer
CivilPetition for Appointment of Provisional DirectorGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 5, 2026
25CV005871
Jane Doe v. County of Monterey
CivilMotion for Discovery of Peace Officer Personnel and Internal Affairs RecordsGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 5, 2026
25CV005192
Jacobo Ruelas v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, et al.
CivilNot specifiedDefendants’ Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended ComplaintSUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMENDJun 29, 2026Jun 5, 2026
25CV004970
Rigoberto Murillo Lujano, et al. v. Subaru of America, Inc., et al.
CivilDefendant’s Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ First Amended Complaint; Defendant’s Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs’ First Amended ComplaintDemurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 5, 2026
24CV005485
Diana Aldaco-Corrales, et al. v. Mann Packing Co., Inc., et al.
CivilPlaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File First Amended ComplaintGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 5, 2026
24CV003470
Petra Rios v. Pureserve Building Services, Inc.
CivilMotion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement; Motion for Class Counsel Award and Service AwardGRANTED in part; DENIED in partJun 29, 2026Jun 5, 2026
24CV001833
Maria Concepcion Perez, et al. v. Goodwill Central Coast
CivilPlaintiffs’ Motion for Final Approval of Class SettlementGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 5, 2026
23CV003092
Evan Auld-Susott, et al. v. Daniel Susott
CivilMotion to File First Amended Answer and Cross-ComplaintGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 5, 2026
26PR000136
In the Matter of Eleanor Shockley
ProbateMinor’s Compromise PetitionGRANTEDJul 8, 2026Jun 12, 2026
21CV003504
People of the State of California v. Ryan Peacock, Inc., et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Enforce JudgmentGRANTEDJul 8, 2026Jun 12, 2026
22CV003240
Dion L. Johnson v. S. Aceves
CivilNot SpecifiedMotion to CompelGRANTEDJul 8, 2026Jun 12, 2026
25CV005362
New Wilston Associates II, LLC v. Viridescent Realty Trust, Inc.
CivilDefendant’s Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDJul 8, 2026Jun 12, 2026
25CV000331
Enrique Caballero Sanchez v. D’Arrigo Bros. Co., of California
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Defendant to Serve Further Responses to Written Discovery (Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Request for Admission, Request for Production) and Request for Monetary SanctionsGRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART; Sanctions DENIEDJul 7, 2026Jun 12, 2026
24CV005168
Karl Robert Bouder v. Jaime Del Real, et al.
CivilDefendants’ Motion to Continue Trial and All Related DatesGRANTEDJul 8, 2026Jun 12, 2026
23CV002612
James Russell v. Pebble Beach Company, et al.
CivilDefendants’ Motion to Bifurcate TrialDENIEDJul 8, 2026Jun 12, 2026
24CV001835
Cassandra Flores v. FCA US, LLC
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Strike and/or Tax Defendant’s Fees and CostsDENIEDJul 8, 2026Jun 12, 2026
24CV004599
County of Monterey v. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al.
CivilDefendants’ Motion for Reconsideration of, and to Vacate, the Contempt FindingGRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART; OSC DISCHARGEDJul 15, 2026Jun 18, 2026
24CV003269
LVNV Funding LLC v. Maicey Madden
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Order that Matters in Request for Admissions Be Deemed AdmittedGRANTEDJul 15, 2026Jun 18, 2026
22CV001731
Evelyn M. Lambdin, et al. v. Mangold Property Management, Inc., et al.
CivilPlaintiffs’ Motion to Set Aside or Suspend Enforcement of Attorney’s Fees OrderDENIEDJul 15, 2026Jun 18, 2026
24CV004599
County of Monterey, et al. vs. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al.
CivilRivamonte, IanThe full ruling text is hosted on the Monterey Superior Court portal and requires manual click-through to view. This entry confirms a tentative ruling has been posted.Jun 26, 2026Jun 18, 2026
24CV004599
County of Monterey, et al. vs. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al.
CivilRivamonte, IanTentative RulingTentative ruling postedJun 22, 2026Jun 18, 2026
24CV004599
County of Monterey, et al. vs. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al.
CivilRivamonte, IanA tentative ruling has been posted.Jun 25, 2026Jun 18, 2026
24CV004599
County of Monterey, et al. vs. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al.
CivilRivamonte, IanTentative RulingTentative ruling postedJun 23, 2026Jun 18, 2026
24CV004599
County of Monterey, et al. vs. Life Foundation Monterey, LLC, et al.
CivilRivamonte, IanTentative ruling has been posted; refer to court portal.Jun 24, 2026Jun 18, 2026
24CV004034
Sergio Perez v. US Benefits Advisors, LLC, et al.
CivilUnknownPlaintiff’s Combined Motion to Compel Further Responses to First Set of DiscoveryCONTINUEDJul 23, 2026Jun 26, 2026
25CV001116
United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC v. Alxies Martinez-Vasquez, et al.
CivilCross-Defendants’ Demurrer to Cross-Complaint and Motion to StrikeSUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND (Demurrer); MOOT (Motion to Strike)Jul 17, 2026Jun 26, 2026
25CV006607
UniFirst Corporation v. G&A Welding
CivilMotion to Confirm Contractual Arbitration AwardCONTINUEDJul 23, 2026Jun 26, 2026
24CV003321
Maribel Alvarado v. Suman Ramakumar, D.D.S., Inc., et al.
CivilMotion to Be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDJul 23, 2026Jun 26, 2026
25CV005889
Miguel Jimenez, dba MJ Construction and Home Repairs v. Lora James
CivilDefendant’s Motion for Order for Time Extension for Responsive PleadingDENIEDJul 23, 2026Jun 26, 2026
24CV004380
John Rodriguez v. Blas Operating Company, LLC
CivilIan RivamontePlaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDJul 23, 2026Jun 26, 2026
21CV002228
Maria Gonzalez v. BestNest Management, LLC, et al.
CivilMotion to Be Relieved as Counsel for BestNest Management, LLCGRANTEDJul 23, 2026Jun 26, 2026
23CV003092
Evan Auld-Susott, et al. v. Daniel Susott
CivilPlaintiffs and Cross-Defendants’ Motion to StayGRANTEDJul 23, 2026Jun 26, 2026
24CV004851
Investment Retrievers, Inc. v. Kevin Francisco Hernandez
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery ResponsesGRANTED IN PART; DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICEJul 23, 2026Jun 26, 2026
24CV004063
Brian Lofman v. Hartnell College, et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses as to Privilege Log Entries 62-64; Request for Monetary SanctionsDENIEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
25CV001074
Clayton Construction, Inc. v. Roclan Maguire dba Rocky Maguire, Inc., et al.
CivilNot statedApplication for Issuance of a Writ of AttachmentCONTINUEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
23CV002720
Mathew Arcoleo v. John Mayer
CivilJohn Mayer’s Motion to Tax CostsDENIEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
24CV000276
Veronica Retamoza v. Ballesteros Packing, LLC
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval of Class and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
24CV000958
Mario Mendoza v. Matthias Julian Villegas Jr., et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
25CV000600
Jian Loar v. Xiaolan Liu
CivilDefendant’s Motion to Compel Non-Party’s Compliance with Subpoena and for SanctionsPARTIES TO APPEARAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
24CV004107
Helen Albano, et al. v. County of Monterey, et al.
CivilDefendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment or, Alternatively, Summary AdjudicationGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
25CV004489
James Bosworth, et al. v. AJ Hospitality LLC, et al.
CivilMotion to Be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
25CV005046
Rodrigo Alvarado v. Carmel Building & Design, Inc.
CivilNot specifiedCross-Defendants’ Petition to Compel Arbitration and to Stay ProceedingsGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
25CV006591
Anna Guzman, et al. v. Jorge Venegas, et al.
CivilMinor’s Compromise PetitionGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
26PR000248
In the Matter of Devondre Gustavo Morales
ProbateMinor’s Compromise PetitionGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Jul 10, 2026
25CV006288
Ashley Tedesco v. County of Monterey, et al.
CivilMotion to InterveneGRANTEDAug 4, 2026Jul 17, 2026
24CV005115
Kevin Sage v. Pebble Beach Company, et al.
CivilMotion for Summary Judgment/Adjudication of Pebble Beach Co., a Limited PartnershipGRANTEDAug 4, 2026Jul 17, 2026

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