Tulare County (Civil) Tentative Rulings

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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Tulare County (Civil) Superior Court — 278 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.

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Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Tafolla, Nayeli Acevedo
VCL328613 · David C. Mathias · Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
DENIEDAug 20, 2026
Stankewitz, Nancy vs. Stankewitz, Kelly
VCU326755 · David C. Mathias · Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Initial Responses to Requests for Production; Plaintiff's Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted
GRANTEDAug 20, 2026
Serrano, Rosa Maria vs. The Villa Park Orchards Association
VCU332558 · David C. Mathias · Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration
GRANTEDAug 20, 2026
Amezola, Carlos vs. Kawneer Company, Inc.
VCU313248 · David C. Mathias · Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement
CONTINUEDAug 20, 2026
Alba Bustamente, Estefani Carolina vs. Kaweah Delta Health Care, Inc
VCU316413 · David C. Mathias · Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Adjudication
DENIEDAug 20, 2026
In Re the Joann Abila Palmer Revocable Trust u/t/d 11/13/2004 Daniel Recendez vs. Recendez, Adrian
PCU335981 · Russell P. Burke · Respondent's Ex Parte Motion to Quash Subpoena
GRANTED IN PARTAug 20, 2026
Briseno, Guadalupe vs. Perfection Pet Foods, LLC
VCU308266 · David C. Mathias · Motion for Approval of PAGA Only Settlement
GRANTEDAug 20, 2026
Sams Gas & Food, Inc. vs. Ahmed, Shaibi
VCU313083 · David C. Mathias · Plaintiff's Counsel's Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
DENIEDAug 20, 2026
Randhawa, Parminder S vs. Singh, Jatinder
VCL336069 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendant's Ex Parte Motion to Set Aside Judgment after Trial
No documents appear filed in connection with this motion. The Court, therefore, takes the hearing off calendar.Aug 18, 2026
LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ritchie, Joshua D
VCL328055 · Bret D. Hillman · Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted
To grant the motion and deem Admissions Nos. 1 through 14 admitted.Aug 18, 2026
Figueroa, Shallon vs. Rivera, Primitivo et al
PCU325958 · Russell P. Burke · Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses by Defendant Velazquez; Defendant Velazquez's Motion to Compel Further Responses by Plaintiff
To deny the motions and to deny the requests for sanctions.Aug 18, 2026
RODRIGUEZ vs. CENTRAL TULARE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, et al.
PCU329534 · Russell P. Burke · Demurrer and Motion to Strike
The demurrer is sustained without leave to amend as to the first cause of action; sustained with leave to amend as to the second cause of action, and the motion to strike is granted.Aug 18, 2026
Jr Valencia, Jose Elias et al vs. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
PCU325203 · Russell P. Burke · Defendant's Motions to Compel Initial Responses; Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted
To grant the motions; to deem Admissions Nos. 1-65 admitted; to issue sanctions.Aug 18, 2026
Gill, Jai vs. Deluxe Foods II, Inc. et al
VCU319543 · Bret D. Hillman · Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' Fees
To grant the motion in part and award $21,784 in fees and $12,410 in interest; To deny the motion in part as to the costs.Aug 18, 2026
LaRumbe-Torres, Josiah vs. Kaweah Health Medical Center et al
VCU313564 · Bret D. Hillman · Plaintiff's Motion re: Preferential Trial Setting; Defendants Amergis and Dobbs' Motion to Continue Trial
To grant the motion and inquire as to discuss potential trial dates with counsel at the hearing not sooner than six months and not later than nine months; The Court does not issue tentative rulings on Defendants' motion.Aug 18, 2026
Proctor, Dianna Renee vs. Huerta, Javier
VCU326737 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint
GRANTEDAug 17, 2026
Martinez, Elva vs. YBR Enterprises Limited Partnership
VCU330935 · Nathan D. Ide · Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration
GRANTED IN PART; DENIED IN PART; STAYEDAug 17, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Yang, Sarah
VCL316634 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion Set Aside / Vacate Dismissal and Enter Judgment Pursuant to Section 664.6
GRANTEDAug 17, 2026
Wells Fargo Bank, NA vs. Gomez Ill, John M
VCL326586 · Nathan D. Ide · Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment
GRANTEDAug 17, 2026
Wilson, Tatyana et al vs. Sierra Minit Marts, Inc.
VCU308861 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement
OFF CALENDARAug 17, 2026
Pelorus Fund LOC, LLC vs. Mogul Investments LLC
VCU327181 · Nathan D. Ide · Receiver's Motion to Approve Sale of Assets
GRANTEDAug 17, 2026
Zuniga Espinoza, Wendy vs. Black Bear Diner - Visalia L.P.
VCU334024 · Nathan D. Ide · Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration
GRANTED; STAYEDAug 17, 2026
Ramos, Bryan Gaeta vs. FCA US LLC
VCU334416 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendants' Motion to Compel Deposition of Plaintiff
DENIEDAug 11, 2026
Hunt, Norma vs. IN-N-OUT Burgers
VCU324892 · Bret D. Hillman · Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Depositions of (1) Defendant's person(s) most qualified on the matters set forth in that notice (noticed for July 23, 2026); (2) Micah Mosqueda and (3) Ashley Haynes; and (4) Juan Solorio
GRANTED; Sanctions imposedAug 11, 2026
Estrella, Sarah vs. Swift Energy Solar, Inc et al
VCU332544 · Bret D. Hillman · (1) Defendants Solar Mosaic LLC and WebBank's Motion to Compel Arbitration; (2) Defendant Swift's Motion to Compel Arbitration
GRANTED in part; CONTINUED in partAug 11, 2026
Jasso, Guy vs. Visalia Unified School District
VCU321582 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendant's Motion to Compel Further Responses to (1) Form Interrogatories, (2) Special Interrogatories and (3) Requests for Production
Off calendarAug 11, 2026
Galvan-Padilla, Jose De Jesus vs. Nissan North America, Inc.
VCU329280 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendant Groppetti Ltd., Inc.'s Motion to Quash
GRANTEDAug 11, 2026
Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club vs. Souza, Gary Martin Jr
VCL324944 · Bret D. Hillman · Motion to Set Aside Entry of Default Judgment, Vacate Entry of Default and Quash Service
GRANTEDAug 11, 2026
Estes, Jeremy Lee vs. Cheema Transport, Inc.
VCU289306 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendant's Counsel's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
DENIED without prejudiceAug 11, 2026
Hernandez, Hipolito vs. Ford Spraying Inc.
VCU323233 · Bret D. Hillman · Motion to Continue Trial
No tentative ruling issuedAug 11, 2026
Ramirez, Carlos Alberto vs. Ramirez, Ramon
VCU326099 · Bret D. Hillman · (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to Strike
Demurrer overruled in part, sustained with leave to amend in part; Motion to Strike granted in part, denied in partAug 11, 2026
In the Matter of J.A.E.
VPR044873 · Bret D. Hillman · Accounting Review
Accounting appears to be in orderAug 10, 2026
Marroquin, Cesar vs. Edwards, Heather
VCL335931 · Nathan D. Ide · Defendant Edwards' Motion to Quash
To inquire as to service; if not served, the Court denies the motion.Aug 10, 2026
Moreno, Jose vs. Pena's Disposal, Inc.
VCU301267 · Nathan D. Ide · Continued Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement
GRANTEDAug 10, 2026
Valadez, Brenda et al vs. DLR Management Group, Inc.
VCU310362 · Nathan D. Ide · Plaintiff's Motions to Enforce Court Orders re: Defendant Kamohai as to (1) Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One); (2) Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set Two); (3) Further Responses to Request For Production of Documents (Set One) (4) Further Responses to Requests for Admissions (Set One)
To inquire as to the coordination of the deposition and other issues raised by these motionsAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of S.A.S.
VPR050006 · Unknown · Review hearing re visitation & termination; OSC hearing for FTA
Review hearingAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of A.M.
VPR050929 · Nathan D. Ide · Status Conference
Status ConferenceAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of Gracie Mae Rocha Irrevocable Special Needs Trust
VPR052046 · Bret D. Hillman · Petition Hearing
Appearance RequiredAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of Gilpin, Lula
VPR052385 · Bret D. Hillman · Final Distribution Hearing
Appearance RequiredAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of Guzman, Altagracia
VPR053418 · Bret D. Hillman · Final Distribution Hearing
Appearance RequiredAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of Aguayo, Armando
VPR054095 · Bret D. Hillman · Petition to Appoint Conservator
Appearance RequiredAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of Price, Patricia Annette
VPR054127 · Bret D. Hillman · Petition for Letters of Administration
Recommended for ApprovalAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of Clarence H. Hill Revocable Trust
VPR054183 · Bret D. Hillman · Petition to Confirm Trust Assets
Appearance RequiredAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of Rosa, Tommy Earl
VPR054186 · Bret D. Hillman · Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence
Appearance RequiredAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of Wommack, Gary M.
VPR054187 · Bret D. Hillman · Petition for Letters of Administration
Recommended for ApprovalAug 10, 2026
In the Matter of A.W.T.
PPR054070 · Russell Burke · Guardianship
Appearance RequiredAug 6, 2026
In the Matter of Clawson, Richard
PPR054082 · Russell Burke · Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence
Appearance requiredAug 6, 2026
In the Matter of Lara, Paul Sr
PPR054179 · Russell Burke · Petition for Letters of Administration
Appearance RequiredAug 6, 2026
In the Matter of A.F.
VPR054059 · Bret D. Hillman · Guardianship
Appearance RequiredAug 6, 2026
Romero, Luis Fernando vs. Young's, Inc et al
PCU324051 · Russell P. Burke · Defendant Young's, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Deposition of Plaintiff Romero
MOOT; Sanctions awarded.Aug 4, 2026