Orange County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Orange County Superior Court — 4,123 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.
- Uptown Newport Jamboree, LLC v. Newport Fab, LLC18-973247 · Theodore Howard · Motion for leave to file a second Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 13, 2026
- Garcia v. Westcoast Tree Service, Inc.22-1240507 · Theodore Howard · Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 13, 2026
- State Farm General Insurance Company v. Gyroor LLC23-1322521 · Theodore Howard · Motion to be relieved as counselGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Anabi Oil Corporation v. TTV Corp26-1554180 · Theodore Howard · Motion for leave to file a cross-complaintGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Kumar v. Children’s Hospital of Orange County23-1361438 · Theodore Howard · Motion for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Hajjar v. Hyundai Motor America25-1522162 · Theodore Howard · Motion to compel arbitrationDENIEDAug 13, 2026
- Victory Live, Inc. V. Kai Sports and Entertainment Corp.25-1512515 · Theodore Howard · Motion to set default prove-up hearingGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Gonzalez v. FCA US, LLC23-1337669 · Theodore Howard · Motion for sanctionsGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Zhou v. Liu26-1551228 · Theodore Howard · Motion to correct the proposed judgmentDENIEDAug 13, 2026
- Nicholson v. Bland25-1461757 · Theodore Howard · Demurrer to answerSUSTAINED/OVERRULEDAug 13, 2026
- Pruthi v. Spinnaker Insurance Company26-1550156 · Theodore Howard · DemurrerOVERRULEDAug 13, 2026
- Reyes vs. Chow30-2023-01340665 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion to Deem Facts AdmittedGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Castro vs. Acevedo30-2025-01506784 · H. Shaina Colover · Demurrer to AnswerSUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in partAug 13, 2026
- Bicknell vs. Hill Commercial Investments, Inc30-2024-01371125 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion for Terminating SanctionsDENIED (Terminating Sanctions); GRANTED (Monetary Sanctions)Aug 13, 2026
- ESC-TOY LTD. Vs. Maschoff Brennan Gilmore & Israelsen, PLLC30-2024-01443133 · H. Shaina Colover · 2 Motions to CompelCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- Finger vs. FCA US, LLC30-2025-01470269 · H. Shaina Colover · Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike ComplaintDemurrer: OVERRULED in part, SUSTAINED in part; Motion to Strike: GRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Guarino vs. Obradovich30-2025-01454243 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion to Strike Portions of ComplaintGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Dib vs. Daher30-2024-01379003 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or AdjudicationDENIEDAug 13, 2026
- Foote vs. Durham School Services, L.P.30-2025-01511451 · H. Shaina Colover · Motion for Leave to InterveneGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- LoanDepot.com, LLC vs. West Capital Lending, Inc30-2025-01518187 · H. Shaina Colover · Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of ComplaintDemurrer: OVERRULED in part, SUSTAINED in part; Motion to Strike: DENIED in part, GRANTED in partAug 13, 2026
- Lundin vs. Goldman2022-01290254 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication; Motion for Leave to File Amended Cross Complaint; Motion to Compel ProductionGRANTED / DENIEDAug 13, 2026
- Reed’s Inc. vs. California Custom Beverage, LLC2026-01574958 · David J. Hesseltine · Petition to confirm arbitration award; Request to vacate awardGRANTED (petition), DENIED (vacate)Aug 13, 2026
- In Re: CBC Settlement Funding, LLC2026-01559765 · David J. Hesseltine · Petition for court approval of proposed transferGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Carrasco vs. Disney Destinations, LLC2025-01534410 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management ConferenceGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Shalikar vs. BMW of North America, LLC2025-01470449 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion for attorney feesGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Ortega vs. FCA US, LLC24-01382884 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion to Compel ProductionCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- White vs. Ford Motor Company2025-01459385 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion for Attorney FeesGRANTED in part and DENIED in partAug 13, 2026
- City of Buena Park vs. Forsyth2026-01546372 · David J. Hesseltine · Petition for appointment of receiverGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- ICK International, Inc. vs. Jang25-01523245 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of RecordGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Hovarter vs. Monarch Heavy Haul Corporation26-01542892 · Sandy N. Leal · Petition for WritCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- In Re: Crestpoint Capital, LLC2026-01559773 · David J. Hesseltine · Petition for court approval of proposed transferDENIEDAug 13, 2026
- Lewis vs. Salus Healthcare, LLC2021-01213154 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion for Approval of PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- Amy Lee Thissell vs. Tenet Healthcare Corporation2024-01383912 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management ConferenceGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Ruiz vs. Alloy Die Casting Co.2024-01425826 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion for Approval of PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- Seldon vs. Toyo Suisan Kaisha, LTD.2026-01561704 · Layne H. Melzer · Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceCONDITIONALLY GRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Bavarian vs. Aston Marton Lagonda of North America, Inc.2022-01241715 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion for Judgment on the PleadingsDENIEDAug 13, 2026
- Whitewolf vs. Beachwalk Homeowners Association2023-01346511 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion for Determination of Good Faith SettlementGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Doyle vs. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach & Resort Club24-01397104 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion for Summary Judgment and/or AdjudicationCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- Maul vs. THE ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION2022-01241473 · Layne H. Melzer · Final AccountingGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- Kurtin vs. Elieff2007-00100307 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion for award of attorney fees on appeal; Status conferenceCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- Hong vs. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC24-01440278 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion to ComplyAug 13, 2026
- Family Investment Company, Inc. vs. Mach-1 Autogroup2009-00126504 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to quash subpoena; Request for sanctionsGRANTED (quash), DENIED (sanctions)Aug 13, 2026
- Burke vs. Clear Vision Financial, LLC2025-01529480 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion for order enforcing order compelling payment; Motion for OSC re contempt; Motion for attorney feesGRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PARTAug 13, 2026
- Adjemian vs. Gallo4 · R. Shawn Nelson · Motion for protective orderGRANTEDAug 13, 2026
- The Standard Fire Insurance Company vs. KIA America, INC.5 · R. Shawn Nelson · Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to StrikeDemurrer SUSTAINED without leave to amend; Motion to Strike MOOTAug 13, 2026
- Knypstra vs. Sheldon2026-01552256 · David J. Hesseltine · Ex parte applicationCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- Bruce vs. South County Hospice, Inc.25-01536474 · Sandy N. Leal · Motion to BRING ELDER ABUSE/NEGLECT ACTIONCONTINUEDAug 13, 2026
- Moayedi vs. Pellkofer2025-01504685 · Thomas J. Lo · Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of RecordVacatedAug 13, 2026
- Martinez vs. FEIZ-EKBATANI2016-00884642 · David J. Hesseltine · Motion to enforce settlement agreementDENIEDAug 13, 2026
- National Funding, Inc. vs. BGRT, LLC2019-01084008 · David J. Hesseltine · Claim of exemptionDENIEDAug 13, 2026