Santa Cruz County Tentative Rulings
Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Santa Cruz County Superior Court — 185 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.
- MITCHELL v. MASHKOUSKAYA, et al.24CV01011 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES BY DEFENDANTS TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION, SET ONE, AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSThe motion is granted in part.Jun 3, 2026
- WELLS FARGO BANK, NA v. RATNAGOPAL25CV01700 · PLAINTIFF WELLS FARGO BANK’S MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND TO ENTER JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO CCP §664.6GRANTEDJun 2, 2026
- DOMENIK v. DMV26CV00698 · Petition for Writ of MandateParties are ordered to appear.Jun 1, 2026
- WOODS v. PACIFIC BELL et al24CV02263 · Motion to set aside dismissal; Plaintiff's request for judicial noticeMotion to set aside dismissal denied; Request for judicial notice granted in part and denied in partJun 1, 2026
- PACIFIC CREDIT v. HERNANDEZWC003394 · Motion to set aside the default judgment and renewal of judgment; Plaintiff's request for judicial noticeMotion to set aside default judgment granted; Request for judicial notice deniedJun 1, 2026
- THOMAS v. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD26CV00047 · Application of Breen M. Schiller for Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDMay 29, 2026
- BRIGHT V. CALIF. FAIR PLAN ASSOC., et al.22CV00539 · Defendant Calif. Fair Plan Assoc.’s motion for summary judgment and/or adjudicationDENIEDMay 29, 2026
- PATTERSON v. TRADER JOE’S, et al.25CV01810 · Plaintiff’s motion for order compelling the attendance of Defendants’ PMQCONTINUEDMay 29, 2026
- U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. ASHFORD SCOTTS VALLEY LP, et al.26CV01553 · Not Specified · Application for appointment of receiver and issuing TRO and order to show causeGRANTEDMay 28, 2026
- REITH v. DARE25CV04130 · Not Specified · Defendant’s motion to compel responses to special interrogatories and request for production of documents and for monetary sanctionsDENIEDMay 28, 2026
- DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO. v. GINSBURG, et al.22CV01328 · PLAINTIFF DEUTSCHE BANK’S MOTION TO QUASH TRIAL SUBPOENADENIEDMay 27, 2026
- ARCE v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ26CV00214 · PETITIONER’S MOTION TO COMPEL CPRA COMPLIANCE, IN CAMERA REVIEW, AND STATUTORY COSTSVACATEDMay 26, 2026
- LAWSON v. RUPESH24CV01442 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SANCTIONSGRANTED IN PARTMay 26, 2026
- FARR v. RUSH24CV01806 · REFEREE’S EX PARTE MOTION TO DEPOSIT FUNDS IN ATTORNEY CLIENT TRUST ACCOUNT, MAKE PAYMENTS AND FOR INSTRUCTIONS; DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO STAY DISTRIBUTION OF SALE PROCEEDS AND VACATE OR MODIFY INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENTREFEREE MOTION MOOT; DEFENDANT MOTION DENIEDMay 26, 2026
- PASCUAL v. FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION, et al.26CV00253 · DEFENDANT FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION’S DEMURRER; DEFENDANT JULIO FERNANDEZ’S DEMURRERSUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND; OVERRULED IN PARTMay 26, 2026
- RENFRO v. CAMPBELL25CV01823 · DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO CHANGE VENUEGRANTEDMay 26, 2026
- SC BLOOM NETWORK, INC. v. OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO.25CV01089 · Demurrer to First Amended Complaint; Motion to StrikeDemurrer sustained without leave to amend; Motion to strike denied as mootMay 22, 2026
- HERNANDEZ v. GENERAL MOTORS24CV02816 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint; Defendant’s Motion for Summary JudgmentParties to appearMay 22, 2026
- CREDITORS ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, INC. v. BROOKDALE RESORTS INC.24CV03211 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH ITS DEMAND FOR IDENTIFICATION, PRODUCTION, INSPECTION AND COPYING OF DOCUMENTS, AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSGRANTEDMay 21, 2026
- HOLLOWAY v. SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, et al.24CV03113 · PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATEDENIEDMay 21, 2026
- EVANS v. BEAR CREEK CANYON ROAD ASSOCIATION, INC., et al.23CV00563 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINTCONTINUEDMay 20, 2026
- SOTO v. SR AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC., et al.25CV02857 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR EVIDENTIARY SANCTIONSDENIEDMay 20, 2026
- KNOWLTON v. RESETAR23CV02651 · DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINTDENIEDMay 20, 2026
- JP EQUIPMENT RENTALS v. CAL. EARTHMOVERS22CV01358 · MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSELGRANTEDMay 20, 2026
- YEUNG v. SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY CU et al.24CV02204 · PLAINTIFF BENSON YEUNG’S MOTION TO BE RELIEVEDCONTINUEDMay 19, 2026
- KAWASH et al. v. WARREN, et al.24CV03214 · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES BY DEFENDANT THERESA WARREN TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS (SET ONE) AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSGRANTEDMay 19, 2026
- CAPITOLA STRONG, INC. v. LA SERENA PROPERTIES LLC23CV00639 · Demurrer to and motion to strike first amended complaintThe demurrer is sustained without leave to amend and the motion to strike is granted.May 18, 2026
- PAJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MGMT. AGENCY v. PVUSD, et al.25CV00025 · PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER OF POSSESSIONGRANTEDMay 15, 2026
- SILVERMAN v. HOOVER25CV03188 · Defendant’s Demurrer, Motion to StrikeThe demurrer is overruled and the motion to strike is denied.May 14, 2026
- LOMELI v. HOME DEPOT25CV01250 · Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to AmendThe motion is granted in part and denied in part, without prejudice.May 14, 2026
- SEASCAPE RESORT OWNERS’ ASSN. v. SEASCAPE RESORT, et al.23CV01708 · Defendant Seascape Resort Ltd’s Demurrer and Motion to Strike; Plaintiff/Cross-Defendants Seascape Resort Owners’ Association, Stacie Power, and Ellyn Rubin’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Defendant Resort’s Motion to Compel Further Responses by Cross-Defendant Stacie PowerAll parties and intervenors to appear.May 14, 2026
- ANDERSON et al. v. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC25CV01147 · PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR DISMISSAL OF AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF PURSUANT TO CRC 3.700(a); PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO SEAL EXHIBIT FILED IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR DISMISSALCONTINUEDMay 13, 2026
- WARMACK v. CAL. VICTIM’S COMPENSATION BOARD25CV01912, 25CV01913 · PETITIONER’S MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATIONDENIEDMay 13, 2026
- MEDINA v. GULLMAN25CV00883 · DEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER TO SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT; DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STRIKEMixedMay 12, 2026
- FLORES v. DIANA BENYAMIN, INC., et al.24CV00945 · MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDMay 12, 2026