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CaseDivisionJudgeMotionRulingIndexedHearing
25CV458972
Kenneth W. Mignosa v. FC US, LLC
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniDEMURREROVERRULED in part, SUSTAINED in part, DENIED in partAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
23CV419732
Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Johnny Mulato
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION FOR ENTERING JUDGMENT & RELEASE AGREEMENTGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
24CV431817
Ramin Lak v. Unitech Tool & Machine, Inc.
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniPETITION TO CONFIRM CONTRACTUAL ARBITRATION AWARDGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
24CV443748
Helgah V. Yeff v. James M. Barrett et al.
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERYCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25-CV-464704
Dennis Perry v. City of Morgan Hill et al.
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ADJUDICATIONGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25-CV-480258
Shabana Pirani v. Sweet Jane Kathleen Hammon
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION TO STRIKEDENIEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
19PR186617
Estate of Audrey Hopiak Gambrel
CivilDaniel T. NishigayaOrder of ExaminationParties to appear for continuing examination.Aug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25PR200360
In the Matter of: THE JANET F. ELY SURVIVOR’S TRUST
CivilDaniel T. NishigayaMotion to Compel further responses to discovery requestsGRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Petitioner ordered to provide further responses within 30 days. Petitioner/counsel ordered to pay $4,500 in sanctions.Aug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
24CV435406
Raymond Tesconi v. Dark Run Ventures, Inc., et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettDefendant Tripathi’s Motion to Expunge Lis PendensDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 21, 2026
19CV341095
Sandy Park v. Nancy Kim, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettJudgment-Debtor Sandy Park’s New Claim of ExemptionDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 21, 2026
22CV402044
Park Capital Management, LLC v. Satya Chillara, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettPlaintiff’s Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV477825
American Express National Bank v. Christophe Juniel a.k.a. Christopher Juniel, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettMotion to Quash Service of SummonsDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 21, 2026
23CV416550
William Brooks, et.al. vs. Cheryl Boomgarden
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesMotion for Summary JudgmentGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
23CV417433
Bank of America vs. Onorio Pacheco-feria
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesMotion to set aside dismissalGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
24CV449389
Samita Bhandary vs. Agradoot Ghatak, et.al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesMotion for reconsiderationDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
24CV453156
Leyva, et.al. vs General Motors, LLC
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesDemurrer; Motion to strikeGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV467015
Dmitri Dolgov,et.al. vs. Jerry Kwok
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPetition to compel discoveryMixedAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV478545
Thien Duong vs. No. 11 Tattoo Studio
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesMotion for leave to file second amended complaintGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
26CV484107
Mezzetti Financial Services vs. New Montrachet
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesOral argumentsTaken under submissionAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
26PR202524
In Re Estate of TIMOTHY A. GALLAHER
ProbateDaniel T. NishigayaMotion to Compel Compliance with SubpoenaCONTINUEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV474539
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Andrew Tajvar
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion for summary judgmentGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
24CV451704
Teresa Bucciarelli et al. v. Alem Imru et al.
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion for trial preferenceCONTINUEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
23CV423619
Timothy Young v. BMW of North America, LLC
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjDemurrer to the first amended complaintMixedAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV473914
Gyorgy Sofalvi v. Ford Motor Company, a Delaware corporation et al.
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjPetition to compel arbitrationGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
24CV453289
American Express National Bank v. Olga Buchonina
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion for summary judgmentGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV471047
Hang Sheng et al. v. Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc. et al.
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion to compel further responses to form and special interrogatoriesDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV479669
Daniel Scholl v. Amiel Wade et al.
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion to compel the deposition of plaintiffGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV479981
Zechariah Senior v. Zaher Lopez et al.
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion to quash service of summonsGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
19CV346694
Moncada v. AJ’s Restaurant & Bar, et al.
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenMotion to dismissGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
21CV386681
Sedano v. Jalimex Food Corporation, et al.
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenPreliminary Approval of Class and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
22CV403853
Orellana, et al. v. Prompt Food Service, Inc., et al.
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenWithdraw as attorney; PAGA settlement approvalGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV479934
VERONICA SILVA v. REYES COCA-COLA BOTTLING, L.L.C.
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenMotion to Compel Arbitration; Request for StayGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV468773
Z.G. vs Google LLC
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenDemurrer; Pro Hac Vice CounselDemurrer OVERRULED; Pro Hac Vice GRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
26CV485245
Tammy Read vs Timothy Cook et al
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenSeal RecordsGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
22CV401360
Orellana, et al. v. Prompt Food Service, Inc., et al.
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenWithdraw as attorneyGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
24CV440175
Cruz v. Wellnessmart M.D.
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenMotion for Final Approval of Class SettlementGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
24CV450946
Norma Barragan vs Quantum Financial Group, Inc. et al
ComplexCivilBeth McGowenPreliminary approval of class action settlementGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25PR200726
In the Matter of THE W. DONALD HEAD TRUST, dated October 12, 1993
CivilDaniel T. NishigayaMotion for Sanctions; Amended Cross-PetitionDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 19, 2026
26PR201902
In the Matter of the Beverly P. Riley Trust dated December 8, 1994
CivilDaniel T. NishigayaMotion to Change VenueOFF CALENDARAug 19, 2026Aug 19, 2026
24CV445335
Luc Rebboah v. Darrell P. Zazueta, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettSettling Defendants’ Application for Determination of Good Faith SettlementDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CV420753
Iretunde Akinsola, et al. v. John Finister, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettDefendant and Cross-Complainant Lawrence Wu’s Motion for Leave to file a First Amended Cross-ComplaintDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
24CV448840
Skanska-Shimmick-Herzog v. LAN/T.Y. Lin., et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettVerified Application of Logan S. Brundage to appear pro hac viceGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
24CV451665
Mamoun Abu-Samaha v. International Technological University, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettOrder of ExaminationOrdered to appear; Civil Bench Warrant if failure to appearAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
22CV408177
John Roe 1, et al. v. Doe Entity 1, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettPlaintiff John Roe 1’s Motion to Sever John Roe 4’s Claims from John Roe 1’s claimsDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV457216
Jayanthi Rangarajan v. Sutter Law Firm PC, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettDefendants’ Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended ComplaintOFF CALENDARAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV461206
Beverly Ann Land v. Ford Motor Company, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettDefendant Ford Motor Company’s Motion for Judgment on the PleadingsOFF CALENDARAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
22CV404566
Angel Solorio Lomeli v. Angela Yuliana Solorio, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettPlaintiff’s Motion for Discretionary ReliefDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV477895
Hakan Bala v. Juan Carlos Castillo Rodriguez, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettOrder of ExaminationOrdered to appear; Civil Bench Warrant if failure to appearAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
21CV387694
LVNV Funding LLC v. Teresa L. Pulido, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettDefendant’s Motion to Vacate the Default and Default JudgmentDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV478200
Kamila Kraba v. Armsby Lane Road Association
CivilVincent I. ParrettDemurrer of Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant to the Cross-ComplaintSUSTAINED; ALRA leave to amendAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
21CV389252
Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union v. Randy P. Polanco, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettJudgment-Debtor Randy P. Polanco’s Claim of ExemptionDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CV414661
Sam Anderson, et al. v. Erich Nunzio, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettMotion by Plaintiff’s counsel Anthony C. Chiosso of Chiosso Law Offices to be Relieved as Counsel for Plaintiffs; Motion by Plaintiff’s counsel Thomas W.J. Purtell of Law Offices of Thomas W.J. Purtell to be Relieved as Counsel for PlaintiffsGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV481480
Melissa Ikeda, et al. v. FCA US LLC, et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettDefendant’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Complaint; Defendant’s Motion to Strike Punitive Damages and Civil PenaltiesDemurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CV411306
Gerber J. Flores Marquez v. All Fab Precision Sheetmetal Inc., et al.
CivilVincent I. ParrettPlaintiff’s Amended Motion to Compel Defendant Ho Enterprises LLC to Provide Further Responses to Plaintiff’s Form Interrogatories, and for SanctionsGRANTED; monetary sanctions awarded to PlaintiffAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV480131
Lumenis Be Inc. v. Iyad Radwan
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniPETITION TO CONFIRM THE ARBITRATION AWARDGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
20CV374597
Regional Medical Center of San Jose et al. v. County of Santa Clara dba Valley Health Plan
ComplexCivilTheodore C. ZaynerMotion to strike; Motion to limit expert testimony; Motion to augment; Motion to sealGRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PARTAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV477676
Linda Johnson, et al. v. Hanford Hotels, Inc.
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniCOMPROMISE OF MINOR’S CLAIM & SEALING ORDERDENIED as to settlement amount; GRANTED as to minor’s mental health recordsAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CV425156
Katrina Vallejo et. al v. Richard Hansen et al.
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION FOR TRIAL PREFERENCEGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV456689
Richard Chamberlain v. Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office et al.
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTSDENIED without prejudiceAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
24CV430838
Eli Garten et al. v. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. et al
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEYDENIED without prejudiceAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV471884
Tominaga et al. v. Palo Alto Cuisine, et al.
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniDEMURRER & MOTION TO STRIKEDemurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV463225
Bejar Moreno et al. v. Bernice Chavez
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION TO COMPELOff calendar per dismissal filed 8/6/2026Aug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
26CV485647
Park Capital Management, LLC v. Orchard Yield Funds, LLC
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniAPPLICATION TO EXPELDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
20CV371719
Millan v. Bouton Construction, Inc.
ComplexCivilTheodore C. ZaynerMotion for final approval of the settlementGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
24CV428938
Essex Portfolio, L.P. v. F.D. Thomas, Inc., et al.
ComplexCivilTheodore C. ZaynerMotion for good faith settlementGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV480101
Isabella La Tour Vs SLT Lending Spv, Inc.
ComplexCivilTheodore C. ZaynerMotion to compel arbitration; Motion to dismiss or strike class claims; Motion to stay PAGAGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV457483
Richard Chamberlain v. Jason Chamberlain
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION TO STRIKEOff calendarAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CV427314
Good Samaritan Hospital, L.P. et al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
ComplexCivilTheodore C. ZaynerMotions to sealGRANTED in substantial partAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CV424431
Eslambolchizadeh v. Sonicwall Inc.
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniMOTION TO COMPELOff Calendar per Stipulation and Order 8/12/2026Aug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
24CV438575
H.J. v. Doe 1 and County of Santa Clara
CivilNahal Iravani-SaniDEMURRERSUSTAINED with 15 days leave to amendAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CV423933
Running v. United Security Specialists, Inc.
ComplexCivilTheodore C. ZaynerMotion to be relieved as counselGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
24CV448267
Raj Parihar vs MIPS Holding, Inc.
ComplexCivilTheodore C. ZaynerMotion for final approval of settlement; Motion for attorney fees, costs, and service awardGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
21CV383976
Goodman v. Boba Guys, Inc.
ComplexCivilTheodore C. ZaynerMotion to be relieved as counselGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
26CV489278
City of San Jose vs Mua Tran
CivilEunice LeeOSC TRO/ Preliminary InjunctionGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CV486237
David Wu vs. Karina Duarte
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPlaintiff petitions to compel Defendant to respond to form interrogatories and request to produce documents; Plaintiff moves for monetary sanctionsGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
26CV493956
Gianni Amato vs Plan 51 Homeowners Association et al
CivilEunice LeeOSC TRO/ Preliminary InjunctionDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
26CV494024
Zeyu Wang vs Public Storage Operating Company
CivilEunice LeeStatement on AppealCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
23CV415724
Sandra Page Taylor v. Levi's Stadium et al.
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion for Summary Judgment (Landmark); Motion for Summary Judgment (Forty Niners)Landmark's motion granted; Forty Niners' motion deniedAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
24CV434917
Darcel Stoner vs. SCA of CA, LLC, et al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPlaintiff moves to quash subpoenas served by DefendantDENIED subject to limiting the discovery to attorney’s eyes only and to nonprivileged informationAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
23CV417347
Jia Liang v. Kuan William Wu
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion to enter judgmentGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
24CV441910
Lauren Lockwood v. Strivr Labs, Inc.
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjDemurrerSustained with leave to amendAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
26CV490199
Charles Cheever v. State Farm General Insurance Company
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPetition to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
24CV451118
So Yeon Chun v. Hyeon Eui Lee
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjMotion to deem admitted requests for admissionDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CV474284
Richard Ortiz v. General Motors, LLC
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjDemurrer; Motion to strikeDemurrer to 4th and 5th causes of action sustained with leave to amend; Demurrer to 5th cause of action overruled; Motion to strike deniedAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
26CV497313
EV Core Corp. dba Pilates Evergreen Valley v. JM Home Builders, Inc.
CivilJeffrey B. El-HajjPetition for release of property from mechanics lienGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
22CV404448
Dennis House vs. Vanderhall Motor Works, Inc., et al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPlaintiff moves this court to strike Defendant’s answerTaken off calendar per Defendant's request.Aug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
22CV408165
Andrew Mo vs. Samsung Research America, Inc., et al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesDefendant petitions to compel Plaintiff for production of 3rd set of documents and 3rd Set of Special Interrogatories; Defendant's motion for summary judgment; SEA's motion for summary judgment or summary adjudicationPetition to compel production NO.40 DENIED; Petition to Compel Special Interrogatory No. 67 DENIED; All other RFP/Interrogatories GRANTED; Monetary sanctions GRANTED; SEC and SEA motions for summary judgment DENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
22CV409123
Esmeralda Guzman, et al. vs. Paula Arroyo, et al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesDefendants move to bifurcate trialDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
23CV424190
AI Technology & Systems vs. Renesas Electronics America
CivilRafael Sivilla-Jones—Case is off calendarAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CV457159
Shengsheng Guan vs. Tong Liu
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPlaintiff moves to compel further responses to form interrogatories and request for production of documents; Plaintiff moves for sanctionsDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CV462532
Anil Jain vs. Ashwini Kumar
CivilRafael Sivilla-Jones—Civil bench warrant was issued to order Defendant to court.Aug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
26CV486237
Martha L. Pulido et al. v. FCA US, LLC et al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesFCA demurs to sixth cause of action; Chrysler demurs to fifth cause of actionChrysler's demurrer SUSTAINED; FCA's demurrer OVERRULEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CV486237
David Wu vs. Karina Duarte
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPlaintiff petitions to compel Defendant to respond to form interrogatories and request to produce documents; Plaintiff moves for monetary sanctionsGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
22CV409123
Esmeralda Guzman, et al. vs. Paula Arroyo, et al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesDefendants move to bifurcate trialDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CV462532
Anil Jain vs. Ashwini Kumar
CivilRafael Sivilla-Jones—Civil bench warrant was issued to order Defendant to court.Aug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CV457159
Shengsheng Guan vs. Tong Liu
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPlaintiff moves to compel further responses to form interrogatories and request for production of documents; Plaintiff moves for sanctionsDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
26CV490199
Charles Cheever v. State Farm General Insurance Company
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPetition to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
23CV424190
AI Technology & Systems vs. Renesas Electronics America
CivilRafael Sivilla-Jones—Case is off calendarAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
22CV404448
Dennis House vs. Vanderhall Motor Works, Inc., et al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesPlaintiff moves this court to strike Defendant’s answerTaken off calendar per Defendant's request.Aug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
22CV408165
Andrew Mo vs. Samsung Research America, Inc., et al.
CivilRafael Sivilla-JonesDefendant petitions to compel Plaintiff for production of 3rd set of documents and 3rd Set of Special Interrogatories; Defendant's motion for summary judgment; SEA's motion for summary judgment or summary adjudicationPetition to compel production NO.40 DENIED; Petition to Compel Special Interrogatory No. 67 DENIED; All other RFP/Interrogatories GRANTED; Monetary sanctions GRANTED; SEC and SEA motions for summary judgment DENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
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