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CaseDivisionJudgeMotionRulingIndexedHearing
24CV00945
FLORES v. DIANA BENYAMIN, INC., et al.
CivilMOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 12, 2026
25CV00883
MEDINA v. GULLMAN
CivilDEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER TO SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT; DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STRIKEMixedMay 18, 2026May 12, 2026
25CV01912, 25CV01913
WARMACK v. CAL. VICTIM’S COMPENSATION BOARD
CivilPETITIONER’S MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATIONDENIEDMay 18, 2026May 13, 2026
25CV01147
ANDERSON et al. v. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
CivilPLAINTIFFS’ 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 18, 2026May 13, 2026
25CV03188
SILVERMAN v. HOOVER
CivilDefendant’s Demurrer, Motion to StrikeThe demurrer is overruled and the motion to strike is denied.May 18, 2026May 14, 2026
25CV01250
LOMELI v. HOME DEPOT
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Leave to AmendThe motion is granted in part and denied in part, without prejudice.May 18, 2026May 14, 2026
23CV01708
SEASCAPE RESORT OWNERS’ ASSN. v. SEASCAPE RESORT, et al.
CivilDefendant 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 18, 2026May 14, 2026
25CV00025
PAJARO REGIONAL FLOOD MGMT. AGENCY v. PVUSD, et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER OF POSSESSIONGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026
23CV00639
CAPITOLA STRONG, INC. v. LA SERENA PROPERTIES LLC
CivilDemurrer to and motion to strike first amended complaintThe demurrer is sustained without leave to amend and the motion to strike is granted.May 18, 2026May 18, 2026
24CV03214
KAWASH et al. v. WARREN, et al.
CivilPLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES BY DEFENDANT THERESA WARREN TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS (SET ONE) AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSGRANTEDMay 18, 2026May 19, 2026
24CV02204
YEUNG v. SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY CU et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF BENSON YEUNG’S MOTION TO BE RELIEVEDCONTINUEDMay 18, 2026May 19, 2026
25CV02857
SOTO v. SR AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC., et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR EVIDENTIARY SANCTIONSDENIEDMay 19, 2026May 20, 2026
23CV00563
EVANS v. BEAR CREEK CANYON ROAD ASSOCIATION, INC., et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINTCONTINUEDMay 19, 2026May 20, 2026
22CV01358
JP EQUIPMENT RENTALS v. CAL. EARTHMOVERS
CivilMOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSELGRANTEDMay 19, 2026May 20, 2026
23CV02651
KNOWLTON v. RESETAR
CivilDEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINTDENIEDMay 19, 2026May 20, 2026
24CV03113
HOLLOWAY v. SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, et al.
CivilPETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATEDENIEDMay 27, 2026May 21, 2026
24CV03211
CREDITORS ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, INC. v. BROOKDALE RESORTS INC.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH ITS DEMAND FOR IDENTIFICATION, PRODUCTION, INSPECTION AND COPYING OF DOCUMENTS, AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSGRANTEDMay 27, 2026May 21, 2026
25CV01089
SC BLOOM NETWORK, INC. v. OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO.
CivilDemurrer to First Amended Complaint; Motion to StrikeDemurrer sustained without leave to amend; Motion to strike denied as mootMay 27, 2026May 22, 2026
24CV02816
HERNANDEZ v. GENERAL MOTORS
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint; Defendant’s Motion for Summary JudgmentParties to appearMay 27, 2026May 22, 2026
26CV00253
PASCUAL v. FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION, et al.
CivilDEFENDANT FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION’S DEMURRER; DEFENDANT JULIO FERNANDEZ’S DEMURRERSUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND; OVERRULED IN PARTMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026
24CV01442
LAWSON v. RUPESH
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SANCTIONSGRANTED IN PARTMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026
26CV00214
ARCE v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
CivilPETITIONER’S MOTION TO COMPEL CPRA COMPLIANCE, IN CAMERA REVIEW, AND STATUTORY COSTSVACATEDMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026
25CV01823
RENFRO v. CAMPBELL
CivilDEFENDANT’S MOTION TO CHANGE VENUEGRANTEDMay 27, 2026May 26, 2026
24CV01806
FARR v. RUSH
CivilREFEREE’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 27, 2026May 26, 2026
22CV01328
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO. v. GINSBURG, et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF DEUTSCHE BANK’S MOTION TO QUASH TRIAL SUBPOENADENIEDMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026
25CV04130
REITH v. DARE
CivilNot SpecifiedDefendant’s motion to compel responses to special interrogatories and request for production of documents and for monetary sanctionsDENIEDMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
26CV01553
U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. ASHFORD SCOTTS VALLEY LP, et al.
CivilNot SpecifiedApplication for appointment of receiver and issuing TRO and order to show causeGRANTEDMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
22CV00539
BRIGHT V. CALIF. FAIR PLAN ASSOC., et al.
CivilDefendant Calif. Fair Plan Assoc.’s motion for summary judgment and/or adjudicationDENIEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
26CV00047
THOMAS v. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD
CivilApplication of Breen M. Schiller for Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
25CV01810
PATTERSON v. TRADER JOE’S, et al.
CivilPlaintiff’s motion for order compelling the attendance of Defendants’ PMQCONTINUEDMay 28, 2026May 29, 2026
24CV02263
WOODS v. PACIFIC BELL et al
CivilMotion 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 2, 2026Jun 1, 2026
26CV00698
DOMENIK v. DMV
CivilPetition for Writ of MandateParties are ordered to appear.Jun 2, 2026Jun 1, 2026
WC003394
PACIFIC CREDIT v. HERNANDEZ
CivilMotion 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 2, 2026Jun 1, 2026
25CV01700
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA v. RATNAGOPAL
CivilPLAINTIFF WELLS FARGO BANK’S MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND TO ENTER JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO CCP §664.6GRANTEDJun 8, 2026Jun 2, 2026
26CV01693
SILVA v. SILVA
CivilPLAINTIFF’S EX PARTE APPLICATION REGARDING IMMEDIATE RETURN OF VEHICLEThe motion is vacated.Jun 9, 2026Jun 3, 2026
25CV02212
MONTE VISTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL v. KAZARIAN
CivilDEMURRER TO COMPLAINTThe demurrer is overruled.Jun 9, 2026Jun 3, 2026
25CV03022
SARGENT v. VOGLER, et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINTThe motion is vacated for failure to notice the motion for the current hearing date and lack of proof of service.Jun 9, 2026Jun 3, 2026
24CV01011
MITCHELL v. MASHKOUSKAYA, et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES BY DEFENDANTS TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION, SET ONE, AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSThe motion is granted in part.Jun 9, 2026Jun 3, 2026
22CV01739
McCARRELL v. A & I OLIVIERI, LLC
CivilPLAINTIFF MARCY McCARRELL’S MOTION TO BE RELIEVEDGRANTEDJun 10, 2026Jun 4, 2026
16CV01899
GRANNY PURPS, INC., et al. v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al.
CivilCROSS-COMPLAINANT COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATIONCONTINUEDJun 10, 2026Jun 4, 2026
22CV00157
MUNGER et al. v. LOEB
CivilCROSS-DEFENDANTS DAVID LYNG & ASSOCIATES, INC. AND DANIEL ALFONSO ALVAREZ’S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGSGRANTED in partJun 10, 2026Jun 4, 2026
23CV00563
EVANS v. BEAR CREEK CANYON ROAD ASSOCIATION, INC., et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINTGRANTEDJun 10, 2026Jun 5, 2026
25CV00613
JIMENEZ v. FCA US, LLC
CivilMotion to Compel Initial DisclosuresParties are directed to appear to provide the Court with a status on their meet and confer efforts.Jun 12, 2026Jun 8, 2026
24CV01780
JOHNSON v. THOLE, et al.
CivilReferee’s Motion for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property and Terminating Sale to Contract Buyer and Sell Property to Alternate BuyerGRANTEDJun 12, 2026Jun 8, 2026
25CV04124
AYYAD et al. v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA et al.
CivilMOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINTGRANTEDJun 15, 2026Jun 9, 2026
19CV03844
MLYNAR v CEA
CivilJOHN MARC DOBRIN, APC’S MOTION TO STRIKE PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 425.16; MILANFAR LAW FIRM, PC’S MOTION TO STRIKE PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 425.16; MILANFAR LAW FIRM, PC’S MOTION TO STRIKE PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTIONS 435 AND 436; PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR TRIAL PREFERENCEAnti-SLAPP motions granted; Motion to strike pursuant to CCP 435 and 436 granted in part; Plaintiff's motion for trial preference continues to hearingJun 15, 2026Jun 9, 2026
24CV00823
NIXON v. BENSON et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 15, 2026Jun 9, 2026
25CV03559
ROCHA, et al. v. FCA US LLC
CivilPLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR SANCTIONS FOR DEFENDANT’S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CCP § 871.26DENIEDJun 15, 2026Jun 9, 2026
24CV01887
McKOWN v. DIGNITY HEALTH, et al.
CivilPETITION FOR APPROVAL OF MINOR’S COMPROMISECounsel for the minor to appear to discuss the proposed attorneys’ fees.Jun 16, 2026Jun 10, 2026
25CV01147
ANDERSON et al. v. PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
CivilPLAINTIFFS’ 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 DISMISSALThe unopposed motions are granted.Jun 16, 2026Jun 10, 2026
26CV00448
BARBER v. MAYNARD, et al.
CivilDEFENDANT DR. MATTHEW MAYNARD’S MOTION TO CHANGE VENUEThe motion is denied.Jun 16, 2026Jun 10, 2026
23CV02345
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION v. TROUT GULCH, et al.
CivilDEFENDANT BETTY 41st, LLC’S MOTION TO FILE SECOND AMENDED VERIFIED CROSS-COMPLAINT; DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTSThe motion to file a second amended cross-complaint is granted. The motion to compel is granted as discussed below.Jun 16, 2026Jun 10, 2026
25CV02682
UNITED LEGAL GROUP v. NURSE IMMIGRATION SERV. INC.
CivilPLAINTIFF UNITED LEGAL GROUP’S MOTION TO BE RELIEVEDGRANTEDJun 16, 2026Jun 11, 2026
24CV03566
CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC v. CHAVEZ
CivilDefendant Chavez Calderon’s Motion to Set Aside DefaultDENIEDJun 12, 2026Jun 15, 2026
23CV02508
PEOPLE ex rel. REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD, CENTRAL COAST REGION v. BIG BASIN WATER COMPANY INC., et al.
CivilCourt Receiver’s Motion for Order Approving Final Accounting Report & DischargeGRANTEDJun 12, 2026Jun 15, 2026
25CV03592
WELLS FARGO, N.A. v. SMITH
CivilPlaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment/AdjudicationGRANTEDJun 12, 2026Jun 15, 2026
26CV00034
GIBB v. TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORP.
CivilPetitioner’s Motion for SanctionsDENIEDJun 12, 2026Jun 15, 2026
21CV01686
EVLESHIN v. MEYER
CivilMotion for Reconsideration; Motion to Set AsideGRANTEDJun 12, 2026Jun 15, 2026
25CV02148
GARCIA v. LITTLE CAESAR’S OF SANTA CRUZ INC.
CivilDefendant’s DemurrerGRANTEDJun 12, 2026Jun 15, 2026
26CV00302
VILLAFRANCA et al. v. REAL TIME RESOLUTIONS, INC., et al.
CivilPLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE OR STAYGRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 16, 2026
25CV04146
POORSINA v. HOGAN DBA HOGAN LAND SERVICES
CivilDEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATIONGRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 16, 2026
25CV02877
WELLS FARGO, N.A. v. WILDENBOER
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ADJUDICATIONGRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 16, 2026
25CV01810
PATTERSON v. TRADER JOE’S, et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING THE ATTENDANCE OF DEFENDANTS’ PMQThe parties have agreed that the remote deposition of the PMQ will proceed on July 8, 2026, at 10 am.Jun 22, 2026Jun 17, 2026
25CV02695
QUITEVIS v. CUEVASBADILLA
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSAL; CCP §473(b)GRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 17, 2026
26CV00303
PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC v. FURTADO
Civil(UNOPPOSED) DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGSGRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 17, 2026
25CV00633
COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al. v. FINSAND, et al.
CivilDemurrer to First Amended Cross-Complaint; Motion to Strike First Amended Cross-ComplaintDemurrer sustained without leave to amend; motion to strike granted.Jun 22, 2026Jun 18, 2026
25CV03072
WELLS FARGO, N.A. v. RATNAGOPAL
CivilMotion for Summary Judgment/AdjudicationGRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 18, 2026
25CV01046
BENCHLAND PARTNERS v. OZAWA
CivilNot specifiedDEFENDANT OZAWA’S DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINTOVERRULEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
26CV01751
COVENANT BROTHERS LLC v. PEREA
CivilNot specifiedMOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS (UD)GRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
25CV04130
REITH v. DARE
CivilNot specifiedDEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS (UNOPPOSED)DENIEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
25CV01211
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. v. FARLEY
CivilNot specifiedPLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO DEEM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED; DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISSPLAINTIFF’S MOTION GRANTED; DEFENDANT’S MOTION DENIEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
21CV02110
ESPINOZA et al. v. ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
CivilMOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 23, 2026
26CV00720
JAMES v. RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
CivilDEFENDANT RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGSGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 23, 2026
21CV01946
ESPINOZA et al. v. ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
CivilMOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 23, 2026
25CV01226
AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK v. PETERSON
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/ADJUDICATIONGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 23, 2026
22CV02565
ESPINOZA et al. v. ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
CivilMOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 23, 2026
21CV02782
ESPINOZA et al. v. ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
CivilMOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA SETTLEMENTGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 23, 2026
25CV03943
DEPENAU v. BARNES
CivilDEFENDANT BARNES’ MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGSDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 23, 2026
26CV01693
SILVA v. SILVA
CivilPLAINTIFF’S EX PARTE APPLICATION REGARDING IMMEDIATE RETURN OF VEHICLEDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 23, 2026
25CV01078
LYNTTON et al. v. MORALES et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENAS FOR MEDICAL RECORDSGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
25CV00829
TD BANK, N.A. v. McDONALD
CivilPLAINTIFF TD BANK, N.A.’S MOTION TO DEEM ITS REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONSGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
25CV00512
NATHE et al. v. SANTA CRUZIDENCE OPCO, LLC et al.
CivilPLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES BY DEFENDANT SANTA CRUZIDENCE OPCO, LLC TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET TWOGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
26CV01554
OSTENDORF v. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
CivilTrial De NovoThe parties are ordered to appear.Jun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
24CV02263
WOODS v. PACIFIC BELL, et al.
CivilMOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSALDENIEDJul 7, 2026Jun 26, 2026
25CV03675
WOOLEN v. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
CivilDEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STRIKEMOOTJul 7, 2026Jun 26, 2026
24CV01784
LY v. SANTA CRUZ SEASIDE COMPANY
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINTDENIEDJul 7, 2026Jun 26, 2026
25CV03656
POWER WEST PROPERTIES, INC. v. SEASCAPE RESORT LTD., et al.
CivilNot SpecifiedDefendant Seascape Resort Ltd.’s Motion to Expunge Notice of Pendency of ActionGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
24CV03113
HOLLOWAY v. SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, et al.
CivilNot SpecifiedPetition for Writ of MandateDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
25CV01089
SC BLOOM NETWORK, INC. v. OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO.
CivilDEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO STRIKEDemurrer sustained without leave to amend. Motion to strike denied as moot.Jul 3, 2026Jul 1, 2026
25CV01976
CAPITAL ONE, N.A. v. DOMINGUEZ
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR ORDER THAT MATTERS IN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS OF TRUTH OF FACTS BE DEEMED ADMITTEDGRANTEDJul 3, 2026Jul 1, 2026
25CV00279
SABA v. GENERAL MOTORS, LLC
CivilDEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATIONDENIEDJul 3, 2026Jul 1, 2026
23CV01708
SEASCAPE HOA v. SEASCAPE RESORT
CivilMOTION TO EXPUNGE LIS PENDENS; MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO SECOND AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT; MOTION TO STRIKE; DEMURRER TO INTERVENOR’S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT; MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES; MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION; MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND/OR ADJUDICATIONParties to appear.Jul 3, 2026Jul 1, 2026
25CV00633
COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, et al. v. FINSAND, et al.
CivilDEFENDANT JRG ATTORNEYS AT LAW’S DEMURRER TO AND MOTION TO STRIKE FIRST AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINTThe demurrer is sustained without leave to amend as to the first, second, third, fourth, and sixth causes of action (partial); overruled as to the third and fourth (as to Jeffrey Finsand); and sustained with leave to amend as to the fifth, sixth, and seventh. Motion to strike is denied as moot.Jul 3, 2026Jul 2, 2026
22CV02837
DOE v. SANTA CRUZ CITY SCHOOLS
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DISMISSALDENIEDJul 3, 2026Jul 2, 2026
24CV03044
SANCHEZ v. MIRON
CivilDEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS AT THE DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFFDENIEDJul 3, 2026Jul 2, 2026
21CV00575
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. v. CORNEJO
CivilPLAINTIFF BANK OF AMERICA’S MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION (CCP § 664.6)GRANTEDJul 3, 2026Jul 2, 2026
26CV00475
LARSSON v. ESCHEN
CivilPLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINTDENIED without prejudice.Jul 3, 2026Jul 6, 2026
25CV02916
MENDOZA et al. v. SE-SANTA CRUZ LLC et al.
CivilDEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO QUASH/MODIFY SUBPOENASDENIED in part and GRANTED in part.Jul 3, 2026Jul 6, 2026
25CV03932
CITIBANK, N.A. v. CORONADO
CivilPLAINTIFF CITIBANK N.A.’S MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION (CCP § 664.6)GRANTEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026
22CV01491
HU v. WANG et al.
CivilPLAINTIFF LIMING HU’S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AND FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION (CCP § 664.6)CONTINUEDJul 7, 2026Jul 7, 2026

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