May 2026 – May 21, 2026 · 84 rulings. This court actively publishes tentative rulings; the most recent one was posted today.
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| Case | Division | Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
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CVPS2104189 PHELPS VS HERRERA | Probate | — | MOTION FOR PREJUDGMENT INTEREST BY CRYSTAL PHELPS, CHRISTOPHER D. FERRILL | GRANTED | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2204512 VELASQUEZ VS MONTENEGRO | Probate | — | HEARING ON MOTION TO TAX COSTS | GRANTED in part | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2500693 GARCIA VS MARRIOTT’S DESERT SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Probate | — | MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION BY MARRIOTT’S DESERT SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, VERONICA WILCOX | GRANTED |
| May 20, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2301768 PATTERSON VS FAMILY HEALTH & SUPPORT NETWORK, INC | Probate | — | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2505603 TORAL VS GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Probate | — | Motion for attorneys fees by Angel Toral, Yanelys Palmer Rodriguez | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2507144 RANCHO VERDE ESTATES, LLC. VS ARBOR E&T, LLC | Probate | — | Motion for leave to file a cross-complaint | GRANTED | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2506302 SCOTT VS ZHANG | Probate | — | Demurrer on 1st amended complaint | SUSTAINED | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2507164 WELSH VS VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | Probate | — | DEFENDANT VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.’S MOTION TO COMPEL JOINDER OF INDISPENSABLE PARTY H.E. ROSSIN-WELSH PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 389 | GRANTED | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2507456 OLSON VS MONIS | Probate | — | Motion for leave to amend | GRANTED | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2602125 LEE VS FCI LENDER SERVICES, INC | Probate | — | Hearing on preliminary injunction | CONTINUED | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2602292 Saddleback Owners Association v. Saddleback Owners Association | Probate | — | Petition to Reduce Percentage of Affirmative Votes Necessary to Amend a Declaration of Covenants | No tentative ruling. The petition does not comply with Local Rule 3316C. Parties wishing to argue the petition are ordered to appear. | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CVPS2505420 ALMANZA VS WESTERN GOLF PROPERTIES LLC | Probate | — | MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CVPS2500145 PRIETO VS SCOTT | Probate | — | HEARING RE: EQUITABLE CLAIMS | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CVPS2404833 PAINE VS CATHEDRAL SPRINGS CONDOMINIUMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | Probate | — | Motion for Protective Order; Motion in Limine #1 to Preclude Plaintiff’s Duplicative and Cumulative Experts; Motion to Strike Duplicative Experts Designation | DENIED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CVPS2508295 LITTLE VS ROCKET TITLE INSURANCE | Probate | — | Demurrer on 2nd Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Complaint; Motion for Preliminary Injunction | Mixed | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CVPS2501875 MARTINSON VS TURO INC | Probate | — | MOTION TO VACATE JUDGMENT | DENIED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CVPS2509612 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS RYSDEN, AN INDIVIDUAL | Probate | — | MOTION FOR AN ORDER DEEMING THE TRUTH OF THE MATTERS SPECIFIED IN PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS AS ADMITTED | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CVPS2505154 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. VS MORRIS | Probate | — | MOTION TO SET ASIDE ENTRY OF DEFAULT, QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS | No tentative ruling. The court will hold a hearing. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CVPS2602272 CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK VS DICINI | Probate | — | MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGS | No tentative ruling. Parties wishing to argue the motion are ordered to appear. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CVME2504129 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS OLIVAR | Probate | — | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVME2514150 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS CRUME, AN INDIVIDUAL | Probate | — | MOTION FOR AN ORDER DEEMING MATTERS ADMITTED | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVME2514228 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS SCHIRMER | Probate | — | MOTION FOR AN ORDER DEEMING MATTERS ADMITTED | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVSW2308581 GONZALES VS DCH TEMECULA MOTORS LLC | Probate | — | MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVME2604823 BASMADJIAN VS AD MORTGAGE LLC | Probate | — | HEARING ON PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVME2507829 CASTRUITA VS BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | Probate | Unknown | MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS | Grant as to the 4th cause of action without leave to amend. Deny as to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd causes of action. Defendant to Answer within 20 days. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVME2512780 WEDDLE VS RAINBOW BRIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC | Probate | Unknown | MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION | Deny the motion. Overrule Plaintiff’s objections to the Torres Decl. and to ¶¶ 6, 10, and 12 of the Heo Decl. Sustain her objections to ¶¶ 9, 12, 13, and 14 of the Heo Decl. Overrule Defendants’ objections to the Weddle Decl. and to ¶¶ 2 and 3 and Ex. 2 of the Dalton Decl. Sustain Defendants’ objections to Dalton Decl. ¶ 6 and Ex. 5. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVME2515063 RUBIN VS WILSON | Probate | Unknown | DEMURRER | Overrule. Send to an early ZOOM MSC to assist with settlement. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVME2601780 CITY OF WILDOMAR VS. ESCOBAR | Probate | Unknown | EX PARTE APPLICATION TO SERVE RESPONDENT JENNFER ESCOBAR BY PUBLICATION OF THE SUMMONS AND PETITION & FP | Hearing Required. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVPS2402052 WONG VS AUERBACH | Probate | — | Demurrer on 3rd Amended Cross-Complaint | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVPS2602233 MIHAIL LARI VS STATE FARM GENERAL INSURANCE CO., AN ILLINOIS CORP. | Probate | — | Petition to Confirm Arbitration | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVPS2501702 CARRERA VS GONZALEZ | Probate | — | Motion to Compel Further Deposition Testimony of Witness Karina Vega, and for Monetary Sanctions Against Defendant CVUSD, and/or Attorney Randall Wine; and to Prevent CVUSD’s Attorney From Representing Ms. Vega Due to a Conflict of Interest | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVMV2408751 BANK OF AMERICA N.A. VS SOLARES | Civil | — | Motion to set aside dismissal | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVPS2400208 BARKER VS PALM SPRINGS AIR | Probate | — | MOTION FOR DETERMINATION OF GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT BY VICTORY CANTEEN, CORP. | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVPS2507588 MEYER VS BALON | Probate | — | MOTION FOR ORDER TO SEAL DOCUMENT(S) BY NATHANIEL B. MEYER | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVPS2601090 LASR ENTERPRISES INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS CHC GROUP INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION | Probate | — | HEARING ON ANTI-SLAPP MOTION (SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE) BY CHC GROUP INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, CHANGHO CHUNG, MIHWA BANG | Matter taken off calendar pursuant to stipulation filed May 14, 2026. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVPS2601155 SMITH, AN INDIVIDUAL VS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY | Probate | — | MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT; DEMURRER ON COMPLAINT | Motion to Strike: MOOT; Demurrer: Overruled and sustained in part. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CVCO2500907 FLEXI-VAN LEASING VS PUBLIC MUTUAL CORP | Civil | — | Motion to set aside on complaint for collections | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2403228 MUNOZ VS TAYLOR MORRISON, INC. | Civil | — | MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT | Appearances requested to discuss revisions | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2403906 WOOD VS TMCSF, INC | Civil | — | MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF PAGA SETTLEMENT | Appearances requested to discuss revisions | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2404365 FUENTES VS SOUTHWEST MATERIAL HANDLING | Civil | — | MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2405184 ZEPEDA VS THE AES CORPORATION | Civil | — | MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT | Appearances requested to discuss revisions and settlement terms | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2407153 GONZALEZ VS ARCS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT INC. | Civil | — | MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL FOR CLAUDIA GONZALEZ | Appearances requested | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2501059 ALVARADO VS TRI-VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP CORPORATION | Civil | — | MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT TO PROVIDE RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2503126 ESTRELLA VS MAGAVE CARE, INC. | Civil | — | MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION | Appearances requested | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2504527 JIMENEZ VS SKECHERS U.S.A, INC. | Civil | — | MOTION TO STAY DUE TO PENDING OVERLAPPING ACTIONS | Appearances requested | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2504676 ESTRELLA VS MAGAVE CARE, INC. | Civil | — | MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION | See related tentative ruling | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2505311 FRIENDS OF RIVERSIDE’S HILLS VS CITY OF RIVERSIDE | Civil | — | MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM DISMISSAL UNDER CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 473(B) | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
JCCP5425 SKECHERS WAGE AND HOUR CASES | Civil | — | HEARING ON PETITION FOR COORDINATION | Appearances requested | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVPS2306340 RENTERIA ENCINAS VS VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. | Probate | — | MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS BY BN DEALERSHIP II, GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVPS2500121 ORNELAS VS LE PAON RESTAURANT LLC | Probate | — | MOTION TO COMPEL LE PAON RESTAURANT TO PROVIDE RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION-SET TWO, WITHOUT OBJECTIONS, AND FOR SANCTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $510 BY ROSA ORNELAS | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVPS2500640 LOW VS PGA WEST FAIRWAYS ASSOCIATION | Probate | — | MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT BY PATRICIA LOW | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVPS2503684 MENDEZ VS CALIFORNIA PATIO ENTERPRISES, INC. | Probate | — | MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF’S REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION SET THREE BY DANIEL R. MENDEZ | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVPS2600913 STEINER VS THE PALMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | Probate | — | DEMURRER ON COMPLAINT OF STEPHEN ANTHONY STEINER BY RHONA KAUFFMAN; HEARING RE: MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT ON COMPLAINT OF STEPHEN ANTHONY STEINER BY RHONA KAUFFMAN | Demurrer on the basis of Statute of Limitations is DENIED; Demurrer on the basis of failure to state facts sufficient is SUSTAINED with leave to amend; Motion to Strike is MOOT. | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVPS2508934 STEIN VS GUITAR | Probate | — | PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF ORDER GRANTING SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE § 1008(A); ALTERNATIVE REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO AMEND; HEARING ON ANTI-SLAPP MOTION (SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE) | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVPS2402696 ROBLES VS GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Probate | — | MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS FEES BY JUANA ROBLES | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
CVRI2405772 MCCLOUD VS RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION | Civil | — | MOTION TO CONTEST GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2601511 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA VS TOBACCO ISLAND PLUS | Civil | — | HEARING ON PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION | Hearing to be conducted. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2105021 LQ INVESTMENTS, L.P. VS KIM | Civil | — | Motion for determination of prejudgment interest | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2506488 R. VS ROBLOX CORPORATION | Civil | — | APPLICATION OF STEVEN L. VANDERPORTEN TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE AS TO ROBLOX CORPORATION | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVMV2511599 IN RE: 6497 SAN DIEGO AVENUE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506 | Civil | — | MOTION TO DISBURSE SURPLUS PROCEEDS FROM TRUSTEE SALE | Hearing to be conducted per Court’s Ruling of April 10, 2026. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2504134 SERRANO VS ROYAL PLAZA TEXTILES, INC., A NEW YORK CORPORATION | Civil | — | MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2306850 BALDI VS BALDI BROS., INC. | Civil | — | MOTION FOR SUCCESSOR/PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2506133 RIVERA VS IDC LOGISTICS INC. | Civil | — | PETITION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2502882 N.I. VS BUKARAU | Civil | — | MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2405692 IBARRA VS WESTERN OILFIELDS SUPPLY CO. | Civil | — | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2203096 CAMACHO VS EYECARE SERVICES PARTNERS MANAGEMENT, LLC. | Civil | — | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | Appearances requested to discuss | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2600772 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BY AND THROUGH THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE VS TIANLU USA, INC. | Civil | — | HEARING ON PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION | The Court signed the parties’ Stipulation which has been filed 5/8/2026. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2503822 ESTEVEZ VS ALVAREZ | Civil | — | MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES; MOTION FOR ORDER ESTABLISHING ADMISSIONS; MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO FORM INTERROGATORIES; MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVME2513565 JAFARI VS CILING | Civil | — | MOTION FOR SALE OF DWELLING | DENIED on multiple grounds. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2406338 CHRISTENSEN VS FCA US, LLC. | Civil | — | MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE | GRANTED. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVCO2509280 MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT VS WILLIAMS | Civil | — | MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGS | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVME2500849 JORDAN VS LOVE | Probate | — | Demurrer | Overrule the Demurrer, with 30 days leave to Answer. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVPS2400788 RALLIS VS CITY OF PALM SPRINGS | Probate | Unknown | MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES FROM DEFENDANT PARADIES LAGARDERE @ PSP, LLC TO PLAINTIFFS’ SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE BY VASILIOS RALLIS, YAEL RALLIS | All Motions to Compel are deemed MOOT. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVPS2406787 SIEGEL VS BELLO MONTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | Probate | Not stated | MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT BELLA MONTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION’S PERSON MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE BY ALAN KURT SIEGEL | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVCO2510126 MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT VS REYES | Civil | — | MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY RAQUEL REYES | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2303234 VARELA VS UNIVERSAL PACKAGING WEST, INC. | Civil | — | Motion to Compel Further Responses from Defendant Universal Packaging West, Inc. to Special Interrogatories, Set Two | Appearances requested to discuss the Bel Aire West process. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVPS2500661 DAVIDSON VS DC & SONS, LLC | Probate | Unknown | HEARING RE: MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO DISCOVERY AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS BY JOSHUA DAVIDSON | Motion to Compel DENIED in its entirety. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVPS2508329 STONEBRIDGE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC VS PINKSTON | Probate | Not stated | MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE BY GARY PINKSTON, 5425 PAU A LAKA, LLC | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2304424 RUIZ VS ECO FARMS AVOCADOS, INC. | Civil | — | Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement | Appearances requested concerning status of filing of motion for final approval and new hearing date. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVME2507496 TAYLOR VS 25859 JEFFERSON AVENUE, LLC | Probate | — | Motion for Protective Order; Motion to Disqualify Counsel | Deny the motion to disqualify counsel for the LLC. Deny the motion for a protective order and sanctions | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVPS2507288 KHOURI VS FISHER INDUSTRIES | Probate | Unknown | MOTION TO STRIKE 1ST AMENDED COMPLAINT OF RAID JACOB KHOURI | Motion to Strike is DENIED in its entirety. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVPS2501352 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS GOMEZ | Probate | — | MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON COMPLAINT OF WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVRI2306697 HUIZAR VS J. VELARDE, INC. | Civil | — | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | Appearances requested to discuss matters in the parties’ March 11 stipulation and when the motion for preliminary approval might be ready for filing/hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CVPS2603288 LICHTENBERG VS GOKTEPE | Probate | Unknown | MOTION TO DISQUALIFY PLAINTIFFS’ ATTORNEY | No tentative ruling, per stipulation of the parties, the motion will be vacated for Plaintiffs to hire new counsel. | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |