Napa County Tentative Rulings

Name: California Superior Court Tentative Rulings
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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Napa County Superior Court — 569 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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Guardianship of Joseph Matthew Reggiardo, Jr.
26PR000140 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR’S ESTATE
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 21, 2026
In The Matter of Ricardo Efren Ponce Rico
26CV001306 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
CONTINUEDAug 21, 2026
Balcal Construction, Inc. et al v. Reynolds Law, LLP et al
24CV001476 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
DENIEDAug 21, 2026
Estate of Charles Richard Kepner
25PR000144 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION
CONTINUEDAug 21, 2026
Mayra Aguilar v. General Motors LLC
25CV001964 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR DETERMINATION OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS UNDER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
CONTINUEDAug 21, 2026
City of American Canyon v. Timothy J. Shea et al
20CV001254 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION FOR DETERMINATION OF LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING SEVERANCE DAMAGES AND GOOD WILL DAMAGES
DENIEDAug 21, 2026
In the Matter of Irrevocable Special Needs Trust For Jamie J. Cooper
21PR000283 · Joseph J. Solga · AMENDED PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF SECOND ACCOUNT, APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY’S FEES, APPROVAL OF TRUSTEES’ FEES; AND FOR SETTLEMENT THEREOF
GRANTEDAug 21, 2026
John Doe A.R. et al v. Brad Rowell et al
25CV001606 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
GRANTEDAug 21, 2026
Water Audit California v. County of Napa et al
25CV002032 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO STRIKE; DEMURRER
GRANTED IN PART; SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMENDAug 21, 2026
In the Matter of Sara Perez
26CV001110 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDAug 21, 2026
Guardianship of Arianna Mae Perez et al
26PR000117 · Douglas Skelton · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINOR
CONTINUEDAug 21, 2026
Conservatorship of Carlo Manuel Barrera
25PR000086 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW – 1ST YEAR
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Parker William Strouss
23PR000124 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW HEARING
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Erica Bradshaw
23PR000210 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW – 1ST YEAR; ACCOUNTING
GRANTEDAug 20, 2026
Blue Sky Utility LLC et al v. Bright Power, Inc
24CV001768 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEMURRER TO CROSS-COMPLAINT
SUSTAINEDAug 20, 2026
Alexander Rowland et al v. Newco Capital Group LLC et al
25CV002471 · Joseph J. Solga · DEMURRER OF DEFENDANTS NEWCO CAPITAL GROUP LLC AND NEWCO CAPITAL GROUP VI LLC TO COMPLAINT
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Larissa Anne Baity
PR23559 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW HEARING
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Ariel J. Hughes
26-44501 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW HEARING
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Denny Mayeda v. Grant Reynolds et al
21CV001212 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT
GRANTEDAug 20, 2026
In the Matter of Revocable Trust of Beverly J. Kastan est. 3/11/2011
23PR000045 · Joseph J. Solga · CONFERENCE STATUS; PETITION FOR ORDER INVALIDATING TRUST AND DETERMINING OWNERSHIP OF TRUST PROPERTY BY ESTATE; OBJECTIONS TO ACCOUNTING OF TRUSTEE
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Estate of Marilyn Louise Quint
23PR000119 · Joseph J. Solga · FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT, FOR ALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY COMPENSATION TO ADMINISTRATOR AND ATTORNEYS AND FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
McGrew Behavior Intervention Services, Inc. v. Israel Delgado
25CV001274 · Cynthia P. Smith · ATTORNEYS FEES
GRANTED IN PARTAug 20, 2026
In The Matter of Julia A. Graham 2007 Revocable Trust
24PR000074 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS UPDATE; MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
GRANTEDAug 20, 2026
City of Napa v. Brian R. Silver et al
25CV000143 · Joseph J. Solga · CITY’S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS
GRANTED IN PARTAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Dustin Farfan Hernandez
25PR000111 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW – 1ST YEAR
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Conservatorship of Katherine Roxanne Wright
PR24886 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW HEARING
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Estate of Susan Thirnbeck
25PR000158 · Cynthia P. Smith · STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 19, 2026
Tifnique Garrison v. Store Storage
26CV000996 · Cynthia P. Smith · PLAINTIFF’S APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION AND TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER
CONTINUEDAug 19, 2026
The Nichols Partnership LLC v. SRGA LP et al
26CV000499 · Joseph J. Solga · DEFENDANT GA DEVELOPMENT NAPA VALLEY LP’S MOTION TO DISMISS OR STAY; DEFENDANT GA DEVELOPMENT NAPA VALLEY LP’S DEMURRER; DEFENDANT SRGA LP’S MOTION TO DISMISS AND TO STAY; DEFENDANT SRGA LP DEMURRER
GRANTED (Dismissal motions)Aug 19, 2026
Conservatorship of Joaquin Sebastian Reynaldo
25PR000065 · Joseph J. Solga · REVIEW – 1ST YEAR
CONTINUEDAug 19, 2026
Estate of James Manuel Cook
25PR000141 · Joseph J. Solga · FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR ON WAIVER OF ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Conservatorship of Deirdre Combs
26PR000101 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON; PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 19, 2026
Conservatorship of Corinne T. Rau
18PR000156 · Cynthia P. Smith · SECOND AMENDED FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF TRUSTEE AND PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 19, 2026
Conservatorship of Susan Alice Ernst
22PR000230 · Cynthia P. Smith · REVIEW – BIENNIAL; SECOND ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF CONSERVATOR; PETITION FOR ORDER DECREASING BOND; PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Fedex Corporate Services, Inc. v. Wine Specialty Services LLC
23CV001063 · Joseph J. Solga · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT
GRANTEDAug 19, 2026
Estate of Daniel Edward Gobeil
23PR000345 · Joseph J. Solga · FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT, FOR ALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY COMPENSATION TO ADMINISTRATOR AND ATTORNEYS AND FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
Estate of Wayne Milton Fullner
26PR000157 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
In The Matter of The Bressler Irrevocable Trust
26PR000097 · Cynthia P. Smith · VERIFIED PETITION TO COMPEL TRUST ACCOUNTING; TO COMPEL ACCOUNTING OF ACTS OF ATTORNEY-IN-FACT; FOR BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND SURCHARGE; FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE; AND FOR DOUBLE DAMAGES UNDER PROBATE CODE § 859
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 18, 2026
In The Matter of Michelle N. Cardozo
26CV001350 · Cynthia P. Smith · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
Estate of Aida D. Nunez
25PR000136 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
CONTINUEDAug 18, 2026
In The Matter of Jane Marie Dumas
26CV001359 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDAug 18, 2026
Marylouise Avist v. Nathan Fite et al
25CV000794 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT
GRANTED IN PART. DENIED as to deeming Second Amended Complaint filed.Aug 18, 2026
Jeffrey Fallin v. Thomas Orlando et al
25CV002076 · Cynthia P. Smith · DEMURRER TO CROSS-COMPLAINANT
APPEARANCE REQUIREDAug 18, 2026
Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America et al v. Richard Lynn Cox et al
25CV002519 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT’S RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
GRANTED, except the request for sanctions is DENIED.Aug 18, 2026
Global AG Properties USA LLC et al v. Fairwinds Estate
24CV001745 · Joseph J. Solga · MOTION FOR TERMINATING SANCTIONS AGAINST FAIRWINDS ESTATE WINERY, LLC
GRANTEDAug 14, 2026
Joel V. Benson v. Lisa Benson et al
25CV001556 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION OF PLAINTIFF JOEL V. BENSON FOR ORDER APPOINTING APPRAISER
GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PARTAug 14, 2026
In The Matter of Yuvachira Songtantarak
26CV001263 · Joseph J. Solga · PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
GRANTEDAug 14, 2026
M5 Automotive LLC v. Kastner Automotive Inc. et al
22CV000567 · Cynthia P. Smith · MOTION FOR: (1) AN ORDER RULING THAT ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEE AND COST AWARD IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY STAYED BY APPEAL AND THAT AN UNDERTAKING IS REQUIRED; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, (2) AN ORDER REQUIRING A DISCRETIONARY UNDERTAKING
GRANTEDAug 14, 2026
Conservatorship of Bruce E. Sandoval
26-43006 · Cynthia P. Smith · BIENNIAL REVIEW
The Court finds the Conservator is acting in the best interest of the Conservatee.Aug 14, 2026
Charleen Wignall – Ewing v. Uegene Armstead et al
23CV000124 · Joseph J. Solga · OSC re: COURT’S MOTION TO DISMISS; DEFENDANT GENE ARMSTEAD’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT; MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICEAug 14, 2026