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| Case | Division | Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PR26-00038 Estate of Ledesma, Margaret Darlene | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
CV23-00231 Gaylord, Byron vs. Giesbrecht, Carson et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | PENDING | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
CV25-00246 Houska, Sandra et al vs. D Fore Investments LLC et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
CV25-00256 Bolin, Cindy Lee vs. KKB Enterprize DBA One Stop et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | PENDING | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
LC25-00097 Kay, Carl vs. Hutchins, Jean et al | Civil | William Abramson | Dismissal hearing | PENDING | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
LC25-00202 Credit Corp Solutions, Inc vs. Grant, Theresa | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
LC25-00259 Headway Capital, LLC vs. Keomorakoth, William | Civil | William Abramson | OSC hearing | PENDING | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
LC25-00261 Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Haver, Jason | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
LC25-00283 Plumas County – Dept of Facilities and Airports vs. Sih, Phil | Civil | William Abramson | Judgment Clarification | PENDING | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
LC26-00062 LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Sandau, Cynthia | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | PENDING | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
LC26-00063 LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Lake Timothy | Civil | William Abramson | Sanctions | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
PR24-00047 Guardianship of Appley, Sarah | Civil | William Abramson | Status Review | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
PR24-00049 Guardianship of Appley, Chase | Civil | William Abramson | Status Review | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
PR25-00055 Estate of Collins, Kyle Thomas | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
PR26-00022 Estate of Wronker, William A. | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
PR26-00030 Estate of Blum, Eldon G. | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
PR26-00040 Estate of McKay, David Cannon | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
CV23-00232 Titus, Kaidan vs. Carson, Jack | Civil | William Abramson | Dismissal | Appearance Required: Court intends to dismiss this matter. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV23-002023 Cohoon, Ben C. et al vs. Indian Valley Forests, LLC | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: This matter will be set for a Two day court trial 12/16-12/17. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV23-00231 Gaylord, Byron vs. Giesbrecht, Carson et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: The court intends to set the matter for trial. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV23-00247 Reiche, Marvin vs. Reiche, Lance | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Status as to the final distribution. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00045 Capital One, N.A. vs. Cressy, Danny | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Defendant served on 5/3/26. Plaintiff has failed to file CMC statement. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV25-00014 N.S., a minor represented in this action by her guardian ad litem Amber Moran vs. Plumas Unified School District | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Court will set future dates and schedule. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV25-00116 Penman, Brandi R. vs. General Motors, LLC | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Counsel to update the court as to the status of the case. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV25-00176 Brennan, Suzanne Gregg vs. Lepage, Jarrett A. et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Court intends to set the matter for trial. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV26-00015 Hutchinson, June vs. Burkhalter, Cody et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Status on settlement/dismissal. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV25-00226 Towers, Tashiauna Lee Lynn vs. Wesley, John Allen et al | Civil | William Abramson | Dismissal | Appearance Required: Notice of unconditional settlement was filed on 6/23/26. The court intends to dismiss per CRC rule 3.1385. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV26-00026 Jones, Lonnie vs. Sell, Dustin Edward | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Court will discuss future dates and realistic schedule. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
CV26-00046 Dearmon, Nicholas James vs. FCA US LLC | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: First CMC. Court will discuss future dates and schedule. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC25-00212 Crown Asset Management, LLC vs. Rush, Charla | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Defendant has not appeared in this matter. Counsel will update the court as to the status of the matter. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC25-00288 Crown Asset Management, LLC Assignee of Comenity Bank vs. Langrehr, Dale | Civil | William Abramson | OSC | Appearance Required: OSC hearing. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC25-00296 LVNV Fundings LLC vs. Mitzel, Robert | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | No Appearance Required: Matter continued to 2/22/2027 for dismissal. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00003 LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Swanson, Alan et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Counsel to update court as to the status of the default. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00018 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Nichols, Cheri Kepler | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Status of settlement/dismissal. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00032 TD Bank USA, N.A. vs. Lake, Kimberly | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: The court intends to issue sanction in the amount of $250.00 on Plaintiff’s counsel for failure to comply with CRC rule 3.720-3.730. Court will set further OSC hearing for violation of CRC rule 3.740. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00034 TD Bank USA, N.A. vs. Patatuchi, Jordan K. | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Request for continuance to file conditional settlement. Court will discuss dates. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00042 Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Nunez, Fransisco | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: CMC statement filed, defendant served on 4/7/26. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00049 CITIBANK, N.A. vs. Shaver, Karen E. | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Court intends to issue sanctions on Plaintiff’s counsel for failure to comply with CRC rule 3.720-3.730. The court will Issue OSC for failure to comply with CRC rule 3.740. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00050 LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Haver, Jody | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Court has received the Request for Entry. Status on remaining documents will be discussed. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00052 Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Nunez, Fransisco | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Plaintiff’s counsel has failed to file CMC statement. Defendant was served on 4/7/26. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
LC26-00065 Capital One, N.A. vs. Wilson, Tammy | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Defendant recently served, court will set further CMC. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR05-6265 Conservatorship of Taylor, Melvin J. | Civil | William Abramson | Petition for General Conservatorship; Petition for transfer of vehicle | Appearance Required: Hearing on the Petition for General Conservatorship and Petition for transfer of vehicle. If conservatorship is established, the court intends to grant the vehicle transfer. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR11-00031 Conservatorship of Griffith, Nicholas Roland | Civil | William Abramson | Conservatorship review | Appearance Required: Court has not received the updated report from the investigator. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR13-00004 Guardianship of Miles, Harry Lee | Civil | William Abramson | Guardianship review | Appearance Required: GC-251 has been received. The court will find it is in the best interest of the ward to continue the guardianship. Court will set bi-annual review hearing on 8/4/2028. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR19-00001 Conservatorship of Moura, Betty Jean | Civil | William Abramson | Bi-Annual review | Appearance Required: Bi-Annual review hearing. Court will require update investigation report as well as an accounting. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR21-00047 Guardianship of Ralston, Skylar Orion | Civil | William Abramson | Status report | Appearance Required: Guardian to update the court as to the status of the guardianship. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR23-00037 Conservatorship of Bell, Leonard Kelly | Civil | William Abramson | Continued hearing | Appearance Required: Continued hearing, report from APS has been received. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR24-00040 Estate of Schake, Charles William | Civil | William Abramson | Status conference | Appearance Required: Court will require status as to the administration. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR25-00022 Estate of Sutton, Richard | Civil | William Abramson | Request for attorney fees | Appearance Required: Hearing on request for attorney fees. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR25-00053 Guardianship of Wilson, Olivia | Civil | William Abramson | Petition to Terminate Guardianship | Appearance Required: Hearing on Petition to Terminate Guardianship. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR25-00055 Estate of Collins, Kyle Thomas | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | Appearance Required: Affidavit of Publication has not been received. The court cannot proceed on the petition. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR26-00022 Estate of Wronker, William A. | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | Appearance Required: Affidavit of Publication has not been received; the court cannot proceed with the petition. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR26-00037 Estate of McNeal, Kenneth A. | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | No Appearance Required: Absent objection, the court intends to grant the petition. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR26-00039 Estate of Harvey, Linda Marie | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | Appearance Required: Absent objection, the court will grant the petition. | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
PR26-00034 Daniels Family Trust | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
PR26-00036 Estate of Shellnut, Jeri | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
PR23-00037 Conservatorship of Bell, Leonard Kelly | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | Appearance Required: Awaiting receipt of the report from Adult Protective Services. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
27031M Resurgence Financial LLC vs. Edwards, Sharon L et al | Civil | William Abramson | Order to Show Cause | Appearance Required: The court has not received proof of service of the Order to Show Cause. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
CV23-00168 Bottini, Darin Russell vs. Almanor Recreation & Park et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Counsel to update court as to the status of the final settlement and minor’s compromise. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
CV23-00232 Titus, Kaidan vs. Carson, Jack | Civil | William Abramson | Dismissal hearing | Appearance Required: Dismissal hearing per CRC rule 3.1385 | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC25-00259 Headway Capital, LLC vs. Keomorakoth, William | Civil | William Abramson | Order to Show Cause | Appearance Required: Order to Show Cause hearing | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
CV24-00097 Grams, George vs. Felts, Janice | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Notice of Settlement filed 11/13/2025, status of dismissal. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
CV25-00116 Penman, Brandi R. vs. General Motors, LLC | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Set further dates, discovery plan and relevant deadlines. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
CV26-00002 Courtemanche, George R. Sr vs. The testate and interstate successors of Glenn D. Michael, et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Entry of Default has been stricken by the court. Counsel to provide status. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
CV26-00074 Barton, Barr et al vs. Womack, Brett et al | Civil | William Abramson | General Motion | Appearance Required: The court has just received a massive amount of documents filed by both sides. The matter will be set for hearing to allow for the materials to be reviewed. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC25-00029 Capital One, N.A. vs. Nelson, Janice | Civil | William Abramson | Trial Readiness Conference | Appearance Required: Attorney Lynda Jacobs ordered to appear. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC25-00248 LVNV Funding LLC vs. Martinez, Regina | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Defendant served 11/22/25, status of default to be provided. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC25-00255 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Langston, Brittany | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Stats on progress of settlement negotiations. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC25-00261 Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC vs. Haver, Jason | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Court has not received default package. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC25-00267 Marlette Servicing LLC vs. Derrick, Elias | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: to be continued for lack of notice. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC25-00271 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Dunn, Charles G. | Civil | William Abramson | Order to Show Cause | Appearance Required: Order to Show Cause hearing. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC25-00288 Crown Asset Management, LLC Assignee of Comenity Bank (Comenity Credit Card) vs. Langrehr, Dale | Civil | William Abramson | Order to Show Cause; Motion for Sanctions | Appearance Required: Court will issue sanctions to Plaintiff’s counsel in the amount of $250.00. The court will issue OSC for violation of CRC rule 3.740. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC26-00003 LVNV Funding LLC vs. Swanson, Alan et al | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Defendant was served 1/22/26. Counsel to provide status of default. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC26-00009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Herzog, Matthew S. | Civil | William Abramson | Order to Show Cause; Motion for Sanctions | Appearance Required: Court will issue sanctions to Plaintiff’s counsel in the amount of $250.00. The court will issue OSC for violation of CRC rule 3.740. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
LC26-00028 Calvary SPV I, LLC, As Assignee of Citi Bank, NA vs. Mitchell, Cynthia | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | No Appearance Required: Notice of settlement received. This matter is set for dismissal. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
PR07-6363 Conservatorship of Curran, Kevin Lauren | Civil | William Abramson | Request for waiver of accounting | Appearance Required: Hearing on request for waiver of accounting. Absent objection the court intends to grant the order. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
PR16-00038 Guardianship of Mathis, Trinity J. | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | No Appearance Required: Court has received the confidential guardianship status report and will find continuation of the guardianship is in the best interest of the Ward. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
PR26-00022 Estate of Wronker, William A. | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | Appearance Required: Affidavit of publication has not been received. Court intends to set a hearing if the Affidavit is filed. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
PR21-00047 Guardianship of Ralston, Skylar Orion | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | Appearance Required: Court has bot received the GC-251 status report. The matter will be continued. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
PR26-00032 Estate of Jannuzzi, Michael Dean | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | Appearance Required: Absent objection the court will grant the petition. Counsel to submit order. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
PR26-00033 In re the Shirley LeBaron Trust dated December 21, 2009 | Civil | William Abramson | Petition | Appearance Required: Exhibit 1 is not attached to the Petition for the court’s review. | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 |
CV26-00074 Barton, Barr et al vs. Womack, Brett et al | Civil | William Abramson | Motion for Preliminary Injunction | Appearance Required: Hearing of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, court will hear argument. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CV24-00110 Pena, Roy vs. FCA US, LLC | Civil | William Abramson | Trial Setting; Motion for Summary Judgment | Appearance Required: Trial Setting. MSJ is set for July 16th. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CV24-00154 MINETWORKS, INC vs. Harms, Isaac et al | Civil | William Abramson | Dismissal hearing | Appearance Required: Dismissal hearing per CRC rule 3.1385 | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CV24-00222 U.S. Bank National Association vs. Jackson, Randy Lee | Civil | William Abramson | Trial Setting | Appearance Required: Trial Setting. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CV25-00116 Penman, Brandi vs. General Motors, LLC | Civil | William Abramson | Demurrer | Appearance Required: Hearing on Demurrer, court will hear argument. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CV24-00256 Ceja, Alejandra vs. Zabala Vineyards et al | Civil | William Abramson | Motion to Compel | Appearance Required: Setting of hearing on Motion to Compel; CMC | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
LC25-00029 Capital One, N.A. vs. Nelson, Janice | Civil | William Abramson | OSC hearing; trial setting | Appearance Required: OSC hearing, trial setting. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
LC25-00267 Marlette Servicing LLC vs. Derrick, Elias | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: 1st CMC. Plaintiff has not filed required CMC statement or Proof of Service. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
LC25-00268 Capital One, NA vs. Penland, Jessica | Civil | William Abramson | Case Management Conference | Appearance Required: Court has granted request for service by publication. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
PR14-00007 Guardianship of Cabral, Luke | Civil | William Abramson | Bi-Annual review | No Appearance Required: Court has received the Confidential Guardian Status Report and finds it is in the best interest of the Ward for the Guardianship to continue. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
PR15-00046 Guardianship of Castillo, Caden Samuel | Civil | William Abramson | Bi-Annual review | No Appearance Required: Court has received the Confidential Guardian Status Report and finds it is in the best interest of the Ward for the Guardianship to continue. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
PR18-00054 Guardianship of Campbell, Jared Richard & Nyalee Ellen | Civil | William Abramson | Bi-Annual review | No Appearance Required: Court has received the Confidential Guardian Status Report and finds it is in the best interest of the Ward for the Guardianship to continue. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
PR23-00035 Estate of Wilson, Dean Lynnwood | Civil | William Abramson | Status on sale of real property | Appearance Required: Status on sale of real property | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CV23-00168 Bottini, Darin Russell vs. Almanor Recreation & Park et al | Civil | William Abramson | Status of Dismissal | Appearance Required: Status of Dismissal | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CV25-00165 Ceja, Alejandra et al vs. Zabala Vineyards Inc. | Civil | William Abramson | Status of settlement discussions | Appearance Required: Status of settlement discussions. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
LC25-00202 Credit Corp Solutions, Inc vs. Grant, Theresa | Civil | William Abramson | Status of default | Appearance Required: Plaintiff to provide status of default. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
CV23-00264 Dew, Justin Alexander et al vs. Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), County of Plumas, State of California et al | Civil | William Abramson | Trial Setting | Appearance Required: Trial Setting. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
PR13-00004 Guardianship of Miles, Harry Lee | Civil | William Abramson | Status report | Appearance Required: GC-251 has not been received. Guardian is to complete the status report. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
PR24-00011 Guardianship of Jones, Hyleigh M. | Civil | William Abramson | Status report | Appearance Required: GC-251 has not been received. Guardian is to complete the status report. | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
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