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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Correa, Estella vs. FCA US, LLC
VCU332542 · David C. Mathias · Order to Show Cause as to Change of Venue re: Defendant; Order to Show Cause as to Change of Venue re: Plaintiff; Defendant FCA's Motions to Compel Mandatory Initial Depositions of Plaintiff Estella Correa and Plaintiff Sofia Cruz; Sanctions
To order this matter transferred to Kings County. Case Management Conference is continued.Jul 2, 2026
Salinas, Olivel vs. Dinuba Police Department
VCU329523 · David C. Mathias · Defendant's Demurrer; Motion to Strike
To overrule the demurrer; to deny the motion to strike.Jul 2, 2026
Schuler, Dillon vs. Schuler, Terry
PCU329769 · Russell P. Burke · Motion in Limine; Special Motion to Strike (Anti-SLAPP)
DENIEDJun 30, 2026
Loza, Marisela vs. BH-TC Opco, LLC
VCU316226 · Bret D. Hillman · Motion to Compel Arbitration
GRANTEDJun 30, 2026
Loza, Marisela vs. BH-TC Opco, LLC
VCU317716 · Bret D. Hillman · Motion to Compel Arbitration
DENIEDJun 30, 2026
Oregon, Ana Maria Aguilera vs. Jimenez, Robert
PCU322290 · Russell P. Burke · Defendant's Demurrer; Motion to Strike
Overruled; DeniedJun 30, 2026
Estes, Jeremy Lee vs. Cheema Transport, Inc.
VCU289306 · Bret D. Hillman · Final Compliance; OSC
Dismissed OSCJun 30, 2026
Lopez, Joe vs. Gallardo, Adalberto Rivera
VCU304254 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendants' Motion for Reconsideration
DENIEDJun 30, 2026
Isquierdo, Daleyza et al vs. Kaweah Delta Health Care District et al
VCU322088 · Bret D. Hillman · Kaweah's Motion for Summary Judgment
DENIEDJun 30, 2026
JGI Wholesale Corp. vs. United Brands, LLC
VCU330698 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendant's Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Benjamin M. Low
GRANTEDJun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Betterton, Michael
VPR053934 · Bret D. Hillman · Petitioner's Motion to Compel Initial Responses to Form Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents; Sanctions
MOOTJun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Jimmy L. Dreo and Charlotte L. Dreo 1996 Living Trust
VCU331662 · Bret D. Hillman · Motion for Trial Preference
CONTINUEDJun 30, 2026
In the Matter of Sark Davidian Jr Living Trust February 4, 2009
VPR053525 · Bret D. Hillman · Sarks Davidian III's ex parte application for discovery orders; Angelina Ogata's ex parte application to vacate June 16, 2026 order; OSC re: contempt and sanctions
MixedJun 30, 2026
Thomas, Taylor vs. Gro-Frow, Inc.
VCU318692 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion to Compel Initial Responses; Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted
GRANTEDJun 29, 2026
Bank of the Sierra vs. Sierra Forest Products
VCU335496 · David C. Mathias · Motion for Appointment of Receiver
DENIEDJun 26, 2026
Conterra Agricultural Capital, LLC vs. Prosperity Farms, LLC et al
PCU325122 · David C. Mathias · TCWA Motion for Leave to Intervene
DENIEDJun 25, 2026
SINITSA, STAN vs. CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LP
VCU326251 · David C. Mathias · Continued Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
Salazar Gonzalez, Guadalupe vs. AEGIS GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY
VCU325888 · David C. Mathias · Defendant's Motion to Strike Punitive Damages
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
County of Tulare vs. Haley, Jamison
VCU328781 · David C. Mathias · Plaintiff's Motion for Order for Prejudgment Possession
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
Aion, Jesus Sanchez vs. Frank G. Borba, Jr. Family Partnership
VCU329734 · David C. Mathias · Demurrer, or in the Alternative, Motion to Stay
Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Stay GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
Asman, Bruce E. et al vs. Ponce, Cipriano et al
VCU313509 · David C. Mathias · Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend
DENIEDJun 25, 2026
Citibank, N.A. vs. Minguela, Victor
VCL330258 · David C. Mathias · Plaintiff's Motion to Set Aside Default and Dismiss Without Prejudice
GRANTEDJun 25, 2026
Cruz, Hilda vs. Monrovia Nursery Company
VCU304732 · David C. Mathias · Defendant's Motion to Prohibit Contact with Potential Class
DENIEDJun 25, 2026
Pimentel, Juliana et al vs. FCA US LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company et al
PCU318741 · Russell P. Burke · Plaintiff's Continued Ex Parte Application to Enter Judgment Pursuant to Settlement or Shorten Time as to Motion to Enter Judgment
DENIEDJun 23, 2026
JENICEK, MICHAEL vs. IHG MANAGEMENT (MARYLAND) LLC et al
PCU323020 · Russell P. Burke · Defendant's (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to Strike
Sustained in part and Denied in part; Moot in partJun 23, 2026
Captial One, N.A., successor by merger to Discover Bank vs. Villasenor, Karla
PCL317979 · Russell P. Burke · Defendant's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
DENIED without prejudiceJun 23, 2026
Figueroa, Shallon vs. Rivera, Primitivo et al
PCU325958 · Russell P. Burke · Defendant Velazquez's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admissions, Special Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents; Sanctions
DENIEDJun 23, 2026
Plaza Services, LLC vs. McQueen, Petra
VCL307089 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion for Entry of Judgment Pursuant to Stipulation
Taken off calendarJun 22, 2026
Navarro, Gabriel vs. Bull Runner, Inc. et al
VCU326675 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion to Compel Initial Responses to (1) Form Interrogatories, Set One (2) Special Interrogatories, Set One and (3) Requests for Production of Documents
GRANTED; $650 sanctionsJun 22, 2026
Miron, Sara vs. Porterville Lanes & Sports Center et al
VCU327240 · Nathan D. Ide · Defendant Estate of Bill B. Long's Demurrer to Complaint as Amended
To find the demurrer moot by the dismissal of Defendant Estate of Bill B. Long.Jun 22, 2026
Martinez, Fernando vs. Fire Insurance Exchange
VCU323858 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion for Summary Judgment
GRANTEDJun 22, 2026
Visalia Ceramic Tile, Inc. vs. De Anza Tile Co., Inc.
VCU327154 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion to Dismiss
GRANTEDJun 22, 2026
Porter Vista Public Utility District vs. Childress, Darby Elaine
VCU333225 · Nathan D. Ide · Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction
DENIED without prejudiceJun 22, 2026
Porter Vista Public Utility District vs. Guadarrama, Sergio A.
VCU333233 · Nathan D. Ide · Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction
DENIED without prejudiceJun 22, 2026
Felix, Jose vs. D.R. Klassen Packing, Inc.
VCU318452 · Bret D. Hillman · Motion for Preliminary Approval
The Court takes the hearing off calendar.Jun 16, 2026
Lopez, Lorena Espitia vs. Olvera, James
VCU318866 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendant Olvera's Motion for Summary Judgment
To find the motion moot by the voluntary dismissal of Defendant Olvera.Jun 16, 2026
Knox, Sean vs. Visalia Unified School District
VCU327313 · Bret D. Hillman · Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint
To sustain the demurrer without leave to amend.Jun 16, 2026
Jimenez, Jose v. Department of Motor Vehicles
VCU329571 · Bret Hillman · Ruling on Petition for Writ of Mandate
Petition for Writ of Mandate is denied.Jun 16, 2026
Ibarra, Leticia Lopez vs. FCA US, LLC
VCU330782 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendant's (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to Strike
Sustain demurrer with leave to amend (negligent repair); Overrule demurrer (concealment); Grant motion to strike with leave to amend.Jun 16, 2026
Eckert, Russell et al vs. Hyundai Motor America, a California Corporation et al
VCU330831 · Bret D. Hillman · Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration
To grant the motion and delegate issues of arbitrability to the arbitrator.Jun 16, 2026
County of Tulare vs. Financial Casualty & Surety, Inc.
VCL332725 · Nathan D. Ide · Defendant's Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Summary Judgment on Bond Forfeiture
DENIEDJun 15, 2026
Urena, Javier vs. Bane, Alisha
VCU317137 · Nathan D. Ide · Defendant's Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted
DENIEDJun 15, 2026
Putnam, Robert I. vs. Putnam, Robert A.
VCU324889 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion to Enter Judgment Pursuant to Settlement
GRANTEDJun 15, 2026
Valley First Credit Union vs. Saesee, Ekeo
VCL330207 · Nathan D. Ide · Plaintiff's Motions to Deem Admissions Admitted as to (1) Defendant Saesee and (2) Defendant Leutakoun
GRANTEDJun 15, 2026
Perez, Sabrina Veronica vs. Gomez, Jennifer
VCL296115 · Nathan D. Ide · Plaintiff's Motions for (1) Sanctions; (2) Continue Settlement Conference; and (3) Compel Responses to Interrogatories
DISMISSEDJun 15, 2026
Mariner Finance, LLC vs. Castro, Arturo R
VCL329651 · Nathan D. Ide · Plaintiff's Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted
GRANTEDJun 15, 2026
Mackey, Michael vs. Imperial Ambulance, Inc.
VCU324455 · Nathan D. Ide · Kaweah's Demurrer to Amended Complaint
OVERRULEDJun 15, 2026
Wolf, Sterling vs. College of the Sequoias
VCU324539 · Nathan D. Ide · Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
GRANTEDJun 15, 2026
Boutin, Raymond vs. City of Yreka, et al
25CV09044 · David C. Mathias · Defendant's Demurrer to First Amended Complaint
OVERRULEDJun 11, 2026
Capital One, N.A. vs. Barnett, David T
VCL331502 · David C. Mathias · Defendant's Motion for Relief from Default Judgment
DENIEDJun 11, 2026