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CaseDivisionJudgeMotionRulingIndexedHearing
25CV-0528
Robert Perez, et al. v. Jaax Concrete, Inc., et al.
CivilMotion to Compel Discovery Responses, and for Monetary Sanctions; Motion for Order Deeming Admitted Truth of Facts and for Monetary SanctionsCONTINUEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25LC-0994
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Christina Madden-Hanson
CivilMotion for Order that Matters in Request for Admission of Truth of Facts be Deemed AdmittedGRANTEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV0470
Kristen Lopez, et al. v. Herrera Construction, Inc., et al.
CivilNot SpecifiedDemurrer to SACSUSTAINED with leave to amendAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV-0229
Rebecca Gamboa v. Pismo Sands RV Resort, LLC, et al.
CivilMotion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of DocumentsCONTINUEDAug 20, 2026Aug 20, 2026
25CV-0324
The Bailey Law Firm v. Julie Stowasser, et al.
CivilMotion to Set Aside Entry of DefaultGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 20, 2026
24CV-0659
Adriel Rodriguez v. Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, et al.
CivilNot specifiedMotion to Quash SubpoenaDENIED (with modification/narrowing of subpoena)Aug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CV-0066
Kari Frances Gephart v. County of San Luis Obispo
CivilMotion For Leave to File First Amended AnswerGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
24CV-0659
Adriel Rodriguez v. Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, et al.
CivilNot specifiedMotion to Quash SubpoenaDENIED (with modification/narrowing of subpoena)Aug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV-0391
Ramsbacher Prokey Leonard LLP v. Barry Vanderkelen
CivilNot specifiedMotion for Leave to File Second Amended PetitionDENIEDAug 20, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV-0391
Ramsbacher Prokey Leonard LLP v. Barry Vanderkelen
CivilAmended Petition to Compel Arbitration; Demurrer to Amended Petition to Compel ArbitrationDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 19, 2026
25CV-0391
Ramsbacher Prokey Leonard LLP v. Barry Vanderkelen
CivilNot specifiedMotion for Leave to File Second Amended PetitionDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 19, 2026
20LC-0004
Unifund CCR, LLC v. Shawna Sylvester
CivilClaim of ExemptionCONTINUEDAug 19, 2026Aug 19, 2026
23CVP-0147
Peter Hernandez v. Zurn Industries, LLC, et al.
CivilMotion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action SettlementGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 19, 2026
26CVP-0095
Angela Perez v. Volkswagen of America, Inc.
CivilMotion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Responses to Request for Production of Documents; Motion to Deem Requests for Admissions, AdmittedGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
23CVP-0194
Ana Alvarez v. California Mid-State Fair, et al.
CivilDefendant’s motion for summary judgment, or alternatively, summary adjudication of the first and second causes of actionGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 18, 2026
25CV-0493
Khalil Jaber v. Taco Works, Inc.
CivilDemurrer to Cross-ComplaintSustained without leave to amend as to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd causes of action; Overruled as to 6th cause of action.Aug 13, 2026Aug 13, 2026
25CV-0455
Melvin Simoes, et al. v. The Heights at Vista Del Mar Homeowners Association
CivilLinda D. HurstMotion for Relief from Waiver of Discovery ObjectionsGRANTEDAug 13, 2026Aug 13, 2026
25CV-0754
Kelly Hosey v. Jay Bond, et al.
CivilDemurrerGRANTED; The demurrers to the Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Causes of Action against Seller Agents are sustained with leave to amend. Plaintiffs are directed to file an amended complaint within fifteen (15) days from service of notice of ruling.Aug 13, 2026Aug 13, 2026
26CV-0431
San Luis Obispo Hospitality, LLC v. Starace Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning
CivilPetition to Release Property from Mechanic’s LienPetitioner’s counsel should appear to update the Court on the status of this petition.Aug 11, 2026Aug 12, 2026
19CV-0281
Varoujan Kurkeyerian, et al. v. Erik Benham, et al.
CivilMotion to DisqualifyCONTINUED (Evidentiary hearing to be scheduled)Aug 11, 2026Aug 12, 2026
26CV-0135
Westpac Higuera, LLC v. RJH Investors, LP, et al.
CivilUnknownMotion to ConsolidateGRANTEDAug 12, 2026Aug 12, 2026
25CVP-0343
Jeremy Schaeffer v. Pearce Services, LLC
CivilMotion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
25CVP-0236
Jeremy Schaeffer v. Pearce Services, LLC
CivilMotion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDAug 11, 2026Aug 11, 2026
25CVP-0138
J. Terra Construction, Inc. v. Miranda Battenberg, et al.
CivilMotion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories and for Sanctions; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production and for SanctionsGRANTEDAug 7, 2026Aug 11, 2026
25LC-1197
Capital One N.A. v. Lauren Westbay
CivilMotion for Summary Judgment or in the alternative Summary AdjudicationGRANTEDAug 6, 2026Aug 6, 2026
24CV-0553
Pablo Torres Santiago v. James A. Quaglino, Inc., et al.
CivilNot statedMotion for final approval of class action and PAGA settlementsCONTINUEDAug 6, 2026Aug 6, 2026
25CV-0493
Khalil Jaber v. Taco Works, Inc.
CivilSpecial Motion to StrikeDENIEDAug 6, 2026Aug 6, 2026
26CV-0042
Gaea Edde Powell v. County of San Luis Obispo
CivilPetition for Writ of MandateDENIEDAug 3, 2026Aug 5, 2026
25PR-0050
In re The Robert J. PeBenito and Patricia PeBenito Revocable Living Trust
CivilMotion to StrikeThe motion to strike the First Supplement is granted. The motion to strike the Second Supplement is denied.Aug 4, 2026Aug 5, 2026
24CV-0246
Garrett Riegg v. James Dunn, et al.
CivilMotion to Quash; Ex Parte ApplicationDENIEDAug 4, 2026Aug 5, 2026
23CV-0742
Builder Services Group, Inc. v. Smith and Company, et al.
CivilDemurrer to Cross-ComplaintGRANTEDAug 4, 2026Aug 5, 2026
26CV-0135
Westpac Higuera, LLC v. Hamish Marshall, et al.
CivilMotion for Appointment of ReceiverDENIEDAug 4, 2026Aug 5, 2026
19CVP-0383
Olivia Barajas, et al. v. Justin Vineyards & Winery, LLC
CivilMotion to Compel Olivia Barajas’s Claims to Arbitration and Request for Stay of PAGA Claim on RemittiturGRANTEDAug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026
20CVP-0378
Mechanics Bank v. Hixson
CivilClaim of ExemptionDENIEDAug 3, 2026Aug 4, 2026
19CV-0184
Elizabeth Guho-Johnson, et al. v. John George, et al.
Civilvan RooyenMotion for Summary Adjudication; Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Cross-ComplaintBoth motions deniedAug 3, 2026Aug 4, 2026
25CV-0392
Fallon Gutierrez v. Cardinale Protective Services, Inc., et al.
CivilMotion for Attorney Fees and CostsGRANTEDJul 30, 2026Jul 30, 2026
24CV-0194
Leanne White vs. CoastHills Federal Credit Union
CivilMotion for Approval of PAGA SettlementGRANTED subject to Plaintiff seeking further approval if the escalator is triggeredJul 30, 2026Jul 30, 2026
26CV-0039
Mark Neville v. Royal Moving & Storage, LLC, et al.
CivilMotion to Set Aside DefaultDENIEDJul 30, 2026Jul 30, 2026
25CV-0324
The Bailey Law Firm v. Julie Stowasser, et al.
CivilMotion to Set Aside DefaultGRANTEDJul 30, 2026Jul 30, 2026
20CV-0656
Richard Orcutt, et al. v. Karen Hale, et al.
CivilMotion to Tax CostsDENIEDJul 28, 2026Jul 29, 2026
21CVP-0002
Rick Asavis, et al. v. John Dougherty, et al.
CivilMotion for Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJul 28, 2026Jul 29, 2026
22CV-0250
Robyn Flores, et al. v. R. Myers, Inc., et al.
CivilNot specifiedPlaintiffs’ Motion to Reopen Discovery; Plaintiffs’ Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production (Set Three); Motion to Compel Resumption of and Further Testimony of the Deposition of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Person Most QualifiedGRANTED in partJul 29, 2026Jul 29, 2026
25CV-0740
Ceida Chavez v. California Automobile Insurance Company
CivilMotion to Deem Matters Admitted; Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for ProductionGRANTEDJul 27, 2026Jul 29, 2026
20PR-0152
In re Sylvia June Asavis
CivilNot specifiedMotion for Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJul 28, 2026Jul 29, 2026
25CV-0708
Callender Commercial Properties, LLC v. Jeremy Thomas, et al.
CivilDemurrerThe demurrer to the first cause of action is overruled. The demurrer to the second cause of action is sustained with leave to amend.Jul 27, 2026Jul 29, 2026
25CVP-0447
Ermioni Boutzoukas v. Ford Motor Company, et al.
CivilDemurrer; Motion to StrikeThe demurrer is overruled as moot and the motion to strike is denied as moot due to the filing of an amended complaint.Jul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
25CV-0761
Jon Berg, et al. v. Compass Health Inc., et al.
CivilDefendants’ Motion to Compel Arbitration; Defendants’ Motion to Stay; Plaintiffs’ Motion for PreferenceDefendants' motions denied; Plaintiffs' motion for preference granted.Jul 28, 2026Jul 28, 2026
25CVP-0245
Merilee Drew v. Bruce Black, et al.
CivilNot specifiedDemurrer; Motion to Strike; Motion to Deem RFAs AdmittedDemurrer: Sustained without leave as to 1st/2nd causes of action; Sustained with leave as to 3rd/5th/6th. Motion to Strike: Granted with leave. Motion to Deem RFAs Admitted: Granted. Sanctions: $1,080.75 awarded.Jul 27, 2026Jul 28, 2026
26LC-0272
James Austin Ryan, III v. LG General Construction LLC
CivilUnknownPetition to Release Property from Mechanic’s LienGRANTEDJul 22, 2026Jul 23, 2026
24CV-0370
Joel Wadlow, et al. v. Cypress Hotel Management LLC
CivilMotion to Disqualify CounselDENIED as mootJul 22, 2026Jul 23, 2026
24CV-0795
Bochner v. Estate of James R. Schrodek
CivilMotion to Compel Compliance with Discovery OrderGRANTEDJul 27, 2026Jul 22, 2026
16PR-0352
In re: Jerry McKibben and Karen Tallent Trust
CivilNot SpecifiedMotion to Correct Clerical Error in JudgmentCONTINUEDJul 27, 2026Jul 22, 2026
23CV-0544
Andrew Grow Family Trust v. City of Pismo Beach, et al.
CivilPetition for Administrative Writ; Cross-motions for judgment on the pleadings; Request for issuance of writ directing issuance of CDPGranted in part and denied in part. The Court grants the request for a writ of administrative mandamus directing the City to set aside its June 20, 2023 decision denying the Project. The Court denies the request for a writ directing the City to issue a CDP.Jul 16, 2026Jul 16, 2026
25CV-0310
Jacelyn Bristow v. Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc. et al.
CivilMotion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTED. The motion to stay proceedings on the representative PAGA claims is granted pending resolution of the arbitration.Jul 15, 2026Jul 15, 2026
25CV-0325
Luis Reyes v. Michael Laws, et al.
CivilNot specifiedPlaintiff’s motion to compel further responses to requests for production of documents, Set One; Azteca’s motion for judgment on the pleadingsPlaintiff's motion granted in part; Azteca's motion for judgment on the pleadings granted with leave to amend.Jul 15, 2026Jul 15, 2026
PR040209
In re Estate of Carl J. Treise
CivilMotion to Tax CostsGRANTEDJul 15, 2026Jul 15, 2026
26CV-0431
San Luis Obispo Hospitality, LLC v. Starace Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning
CivilPetition to Release Property from Mechanic’s LienCONTINUEDJul 14, 2026Jul 15, 2026
24CV-0750
Lorenzo Sibley v. PAQ, Inc.
CivilNot SpecifiedMotion to Compel Plaintiff’s Individual PAGA Claim to Binding Arbitration and to Stay PAGA Representative Action ClaimDENIEDJul 14, 2026Jul 15, 2026
21LCP-0428
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Zach Manzano
CivilAmended Motion to Vacate Dismissal and Enter Judgment (Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6)GRANTEDJul 9, 2026Jul 14, 2026
25CVP-0478
Belinda Lea Garcia v. Arron Franklin Powell
CivilMotion to Advance Pre- Trial HearingDENIED as mootJul 9, 2026Jul 14, 2026
24CVP-0137
Maria Lopez Corona v. Vebo Enterprises, Inc.
CivilMotion for Approval of PAGA SettlementDENIEDJul 9, 2026Jul 14, 2026
25CVP-0249
Aaron Henson v. Merle Alvarez
CivilMotion to Deem Facts and Documents AdmittedThe motion is granted. The request for sanctions is denied.Jul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
21CV-0710
Peter Brinkerhoff et al. v. Universal Precast Concrete, Inc. et al.
CivilMotion for Summary Judgment or Summary AdjudicationGRANTEDJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
26CVP-0031
Vincent F. Lavorgna v. John Eaton David Nicholson
CivilMotion to StayGRANTEDJul 14, 2026Jul 14, 2026
21CV-0621
Textron Financial Corporation v. Spanish Springs II, LLC
CivilWolverine’s motion to terminate AKRO’s ORAP lien; AKRO’s motion to extend its ORAP lienAKRO’s motion to extend its ORAP lien is denied. Wolverine’s motion to terminate the ORAP lien is granted.Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
25CV-0611
Robert Yamasaki v. SESLOC Credit Union, et al.
CivilDemurrer; Motion to StrikeThe demurrer to the third and fourth causes of action is sustained with leave to amend. The demurrer to the sixth cause of action is overruled. The motion to strike is denied.Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
23LC-0035
Koch Real Estate, LLC v. Peter Hendrix, et al.
CivilNot specifiedMotion for Relief from Entry of DefaultDENIEDJul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026
26CVP-0008
Andrew Hafler v. Newella Hafler
CivilNot SpecifiedDemurrerOVERRULEDJul 3, 2026Jul 7, 2026
24CVP-0302
Itria Ventures LLC v. S. Garcia Distribution LLC, et al.
CivilMotion to Set Aside Default JudgmentDENIEDJul 3, 2026Jul 7, 2026
23LCP-0670
Velocity Investments LLC v. Othon
CivilMotion to Enter Judgment Pursuant to CCP 664.6CONTINUEDJul 3, 2026Jul 7, 2026
25CVP-0097
Everett John Riley, et al. v. General Motors LLC
CivilMotion for Attorney’s Fees and CostsGRANTED, in part. Awarded $11,500 in fees and $863.92 in costs, for a total of $12,363.92.Jul 6, 2026Jul 7, 2026
25CV-0212
San Luis Obispo Property and Business Owners Association, et al. v. City of San Luis Obispo, et al.
CivilPetition for Writ of Mandate – Phase IThe Court intends to incorporate the phase two issue of whether a restrictive covenant exists into phase one of the proceeding. The parties should come prepared to address that factual dispute at the hearing.Jul 3, 2026Jul 2, 2026
25CVP-0419
Jose Lopez v. Judy Aron, et al.
CivilNot specifiedDemurrer; Motion to StrikeMotion to strike Kathryn Aron denied as moot, motion to strike Does granted. Demurrer to first cause of action overruled; demurrer to second cause of action sustained with leave to amend.Jul 3, 2026Jul 2, 2026
25CV-0162
Jesus Nopala v. Layne Laboratories, Inc.
CivilNot specifiedMotion to Compel Arbitration and Stay ProceedingsGRANTEDJul 3, 2026Jul 1, 2026
24LC-0666
OneMain Financial Group, LLC v. Marnie Krouse
CivilMotion to Vacate DismissalGRANTEDJun 30, 2026Jul 1, 2026
25LC-1554
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. Jeffrey Schwabenland
CivilMotion to Compel ArbitrationCONTINUEDJun 30, 2026Jul 1, 2026
25CV-0070
Yvonne Berry v. Howard & Pepper, Inc., et al.
CivilMotion for Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJun 30, 2026Jul 1, 2026
18PR-0391
Estate of: Alfred Andreoli
CivilUnknownRenewed Motion to Stay Enforcement of Judgment Pending AppealCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 30, 2026
23CVP-0099
Francisco Montoya v. Barry Toole
CivilUnspecifiedMotion to DismissCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 30, 2026
25CVP-0369
Maria Rodriguez-Chavira v. MaitreYee Sarkar
CivilMotion to Strike Punitive DamagesGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 30, 2026
22CVP-0362
Vadim Miesegaes v. Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero
CivilMotion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 30, 2026
25LCP-0076
Fair Sky Properties v. Glenn Grego
CivilNot specifiedMotion for Attorneys’ Fees and CostsThe Court intends to grant Plaintiff’s motion and award Plaintiff $26,375 in total fees and $954.33 in costs, for a total award of $27,329.33 against Defendants, upon explanation of missing billing hours.Jun 30, 2026Jun 30, 2026
26CVP-0123
County of San Luis Obispo, et al. v. Thomas Brooks
CivilOSC Re: Appointment of ReceiverGRANTED. The Court appoints California Receivership Group, Inc. as receiver. Hearing remains on calendar regarding scope of injunctive relief.Jun 29, 2026Jun 30, 2026
23CV-0558
Nathaniel Borchers v. Charles Carroll, et al.
CivilDemurrer to SACGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
25CV-0353
Marissa DeWhite v. G3 Concepts, Inc.
CivilNot SpecifiedDemurrer to Second Amended Complaint; Motion to StrikeDemurrer sustained with leave to amend as to second and third causes of action; overruled as to fourth. Motion to strike denied.Jun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
25CV-0187
Jordan Morrison v. Ronald Morrison, et al.
Civilnot specifiedMotion for Protective OrderDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
25CV-0187
Jordan Morrison v. Ronald Morrison, et al.
CivilNot SpecifiedMotion to Compel Arbitration and Stay ProceedingsDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
25CV-0324
The Bailey Law Firm, PLC v. Julie Stowasser, et al.
CivilMotion to Reconsider Order; Motion to vacate the orderDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
25CV-0187
Jordan Morrison v. Ronald Morrison, et al.
Civilnot specifiedMotion to Compel Further Responses to Request for DocumentsGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
25LC-1453
Royalty Lending 2019, LTD v. Giancarlo Cucumo
CivilMotion to Vacate JudgmentDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 25, 2026
23PR-0079
In re: Janice A. Pankey Trust
CivilNot specifiedMelanie Taylor’s Motion to Strike Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad Litem; Kendra Sabi’s Motion to Strike Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad Litem; Kendra Sabi’s Demurrer to the Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad LitemTaylor’s motion to strike is granted. Sabi’s motion to strike is denied. Sabi’s demurrer is sustained without leave to amend.Jun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
25CV-0089
Joanne Hanford v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Civilnot specifiedMotion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of DocumentsGRANTED in partJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
24CV-0184
Diane Baeker, et al. v. City of Arroyo Grande, et al.
CivilMotion for Summary AdjudicationDENIEDJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
25PR-0168
In the Matter of the James Howard Lawler, Sr. and Betty Mae Lawler Living Trust
CivilMotion to Deem Requests for Admissions, Admitted; Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One; Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One; Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production, Set OneGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
24CV-0348
Jeremy Otto, et al. v. Azteca Builders, Inc., et al.
CivilMotion for Leave to File Amended ComplaintGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
22CV-0490
Kyle B. Hardy, et al. v. Cresco Labs, Inc., et al.
CivilMotion to QuashGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 24, 2026
26CVP-0020
In re: City of Atascadero
CivilPetition for Appointment of ReceiverCONTINUEDJun 22, 2026Jun 23, 2026
25CVP-0248
Alice Glover, et al. v. Ford Motor Company, et al.
CivilNot specifiedDemurrer to the sixth cause of actionOVERRULEDJun 22, 2026Jun 23, 2026
24CVP-0073
Chuck Larson, et al. v. Tri-Counties Club, Inc.
CivilMotion for Attorney’s FeesTaken off-calendar pursuant to the stipulation.Jun 22, 2026Jun 23, 2026
23CVP-0130
Jacob Zalusky, et al. v. Donald Messer, et al.
CivilMotion for Summary Judgment or Alternatively Summary AdjudicationLandlord’s motion for summary judgment is denied. Landlord’s motion for summary adjudication is granted as to the Fourth Cause of Action for Intentional Nuisance and is otherwise denied.Jun 22, 2026Jun 23, 2026

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