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July 2026 California tentative-ruling recap
In July 2026, our index recorded 1,000 tentative rulings across 10 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.
Rulings ingested
1,000
Counties active
10
Judges issuing rulings
10
Outcome breakdown
- Granted337 (34%)
- Other201 (20%)
- Continued175 (18%)
- Denied146 (15%)
- Mixed (in part)43 (4%)
- Unspecified32 (3%)
- Sustained23 (2%)
- Off calendar20 (2%)
Top motion types
Top counties by volume
Selected rulings from July 2026
- Maria Gonzalez v. BestNest Management, LLC, et al.21CV002228monterey·Jul 31, 2026Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval and Award of Fees, Costs, and Service AwardCONTINUED
- Justin Abney v. Coastal Tractor24CV002152monterey·Jul 31, 2026Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTED
- Antonio Soto, et al. v. Laura Soto, et al.24CV002733monterey·Jul 31, 2026Motion to Compel; Motion to Deem Requests AdmittedGRANTED. Sanctions DENIED.
- Petra Rios v. Pureserve Building Services, Inc.24CV003470monterey·Judge Not stated·Jul 31, 2026Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement; Motion for Class Counsel Award and Service AwardGRANTED in part, DENIED in part
- Marianne Herning Kay v. Jeanne Herning McWalters, et al.25CV000820monterey·Jul 31, 2026Plaintiff’s Motion to Appoint Referee for Partition by Sale After JudgmentGRANTED
- Dalia Rodriguez v. ALMO, Inc., et al.25CV001268monterey·Jul 31, 2026Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of the Class Action SettlementCONTINUED
- People of the State of California v. $11,000 U.S. Currency25CV001381monterey·Jul 31, 2026Motion to Deem Matters AdmittedCONTINUED
- Pacifica Tiny Homes v. Marta Guaracha Flinn, et al.25CV005927monterey·Jul 31, 2026Defendants’ Joint and Several Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended ComplaintSUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND
- David Rosas Meza v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.25CV005977monterey·Jul 31, 2026Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production, Set OneDENIED
- Anthony J. Reed v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, et al.26CV000102monterey·Judge Not Specified·Jul 31, 2026Respondents’ Demurrer to Petition for Writ of MandateSUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND
- In Re: Petition of J.G. Wentworth Originations, LLC26CV002984monterey·Jul 31, 2026Petition for Approval of Transfer of Payment RightsPARTIES TO APPEAR
- Julianne Wurm v. James Pitkow et al24CV000921napa·Judge Joseph J. Solga·Jul 31, 2026Amended Motion for Relief under CCP 473(b)DENIED
Statewide patterns for these motion types
Frequently asked questions
How many California tentative rulings were issued in July 2026?+
DecisionDepot indexed 1,000 California Superior Court tentative rulings during July 2026, across 10 counties. ORANGE led volume with 158 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.
Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in July 2026?+
The most common motion type in July 2026 was "other" (369 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 10 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.