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Benson
BUTTE · 231 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
231
rulings
Granted48%
Denied9%
Continued16%
Other28%
Prevailing party
78
determined
Plaintiff53%
Defendant35%
Mixed13%
At a glance
Grant rate48%
Denial rate9%
Continuance rate16%
First seenApr 8, 2026
Most recentAug 19, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Petition
77
Other
75
Demurrer
29
Motion for Sanctions
21
Motion to Compel Further Responses
14
Motion to Strike
10
Motion to Compel Discovery
10
Motion for Summary Judgment
7
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
5
Motion for Summary Adjudication
4
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
4
Motion for Attorney Fees
3
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23CV02738 Hawks, Dixianne v. Bidwell Title and Escrow Company | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
23CV03393 Portillo, Angela et al v. Orchard Hospital et al | butte Civil | Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV01550 CRS Mechanical of Nebraska, Inc v. ACDC Equipment, LLC et al | butte Civil | OEX (Donald Cook) | The Court will swear in the witness. | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV02589 Smith, Gary v. Halimi, David et al. | butte Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel for David Halimi; Motion to be Relieved as Counsel for Defendant DH Eats, Inc. | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV03377 Li, Yi v. Crew Enterprises, LLC et al. | butte Civil | Defendants Crew Enterprises, LLC and Book and Ladder LLC’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Third Amended Complaint | Sustained in part, Overruled in part | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV03789 Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. Thao, Judy | butte Civil | Motion to Vacate Dismissal Under CCP 664.6 & Enter Judgment Pursuant to Stipulation | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV04058 Ngyuen, Darren v. Sunstrong Capital Holdings, LLC | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Amended Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Subpoena for Production of Business Records | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
25CV04239 Midland Credit Management, Inc v. White, Randall E | butte Civil | Defendant’s Motion for Sanctions for Failure to Comply With This Court’s Order to Produce Documents | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26CV01915 In re: Ryan, Chloe Elizabeth | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26CV01916 In re: Mangan, Hunter | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26CV01931 Hanover, Melissa Rose | butte Civil | Change of name | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26CV01932 In re: Vilensky, Elzar | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | Pending background check | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26CV01934 In re: Hanover, Melissa Rose | butte Civil | Change of name (minor) | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
26CV00224 Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. Nixon, Sarah | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Order Deming the Truth of the Matters Specified in Plaintiff’s Request for Admissions as Admitted | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25CV04386 Wells Fargo Bank, N A v. Yang, Lang | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25CV04058 Ngyuen, Darren v. Sunstrong Capital Holdings, LLC | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Amended Motion to Compel Further Response to Request for Admission Set One; Plaintiff’s Amended Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents Set One; Plaintiff’s Amended Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One; Plaintiff’s Amended Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One | Off calendar | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
22CV02786 TA v. California Southern Baptist Convention et al | butte Civil | Defendant Thermalito Baptist Church’s Motion to Compel Deposition Attendance of Plaintiff | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
23CV01057 ST v. County of Butte | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Consolidate Actions | Deferred to ruling in 22CV02187 | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
22CV00983 Schein, Karen et al v. Bains, Jasdeep et al | butte Civil | OEX (Jasdeep Bains) | The Court will swear in the witness. | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
24CV04405 Solano, Eligio Leyva v. Gridley Packing, Inc | butte Civil | Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement; Status Conference | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26CV01461 In re: Fairbanks, Maribel | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | Pending proof of publication | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
25CV03148 Armour, Katie v. Chico Helathcare & Wellness | butte Civil | Motion to Compel Individual Arbitration, Strike Class Claims, and Dismiss the Proceedings; Joinder to Motion to Compel | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26CV01406 In re: Newton, Victoria | butte Civil | Change of name (minor) | Pending proof of publication and service | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26CV02036 In re: Sablan, Kelcy KayLynn | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26CV02052 In re: Terrill Matthew Lee | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
26CV02004 In re: Alcouffe, Julian Patrick | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | Pending filing of proof of publication | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
26CV01861 Confidential | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
26CV01761 In re: Estrella, Jaime | butte Civil | Change of name (Adult) | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
20CV00534 Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Caponera, Gianni | butte Civil | Opposition to claim of exemption | The Court will conduct a hearing. | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
23CV02828 Sage, Bobbie v. Humes, David | butte Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV00397 Lau, Crystal v. Feathers, Robin et al | butte Civil | Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Third Amended Complaint | OVERRULED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
24CV01852 Garcia, Esperanza v. Berberian Nut Company, LLC et al. | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and Representative Action Settlement and Provisional Class Certification for Settlement Purposes Only | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV01086 Robinson, Lorilee Meranda v. Transdev Services, Inc. | butte Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV01196 Andrew J Morrissey, Attorney & Counselor at Law v. Dan Fitzgerald & Associates, Inc | butte Civil | OEX (CFO Nicole McHenry); OEX (Daniel Fitzgerald) | The Court will swear in the witnesses. | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25CV05033 Wells Fargo Bank, N A v. Bassow, Madison | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
26CV02023 In re: Carter, Corrine Stefanie | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | Pending filing of proof of publication | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
21CV03075 Hall, Chantelle v. City of Chico | butte Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses | GRANTED in PART and DENIED in PART | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24CV03690 Piazza, Jason et al. v. Tesla Energy Operations, Inc et al | butte Civil | Motion to Set Aside Default | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV02001 In re: Perkins Whitley, Joseph Paul | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24CV00200 Lovgren, Christian et al v. Enloe Medical Center | butte Civil | Review Hearing | CONTINUED | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25CV01647 Allen, Stephanie v. California Vocations, Inc. | butte Civil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25CV04499 Feng, Zhu v. Xie, John et al. | butte Civil | Defendants’ Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV00368 Capital One, NA v. Ventura, Nichole I | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Order That Matters in Request for Admission of Truth of Facts be Deemed Admitted | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV01855 In re: Garcia Alfaro, Maximilano | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV01963 In re: Meyer, Danielle Krista | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | Pending proof of publication | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV02308 Morejohn, Robert et al v. James, Chris et al | butte Civil | Verified Petition for Order Releasing Expired Mechanics Lien | CONTINUED | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26CV01568 Burger Hut Inc v. Williams, Priscilla K et al | butte Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer sustained in part/overruled in part; Motion to Strike granted | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25CV03400 Chico Drain Oil Service, LLC v. Munnell, James et al. | butte Civil | Demurrer to the Cross Complaint of Black Mesa Fuels, LLC | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
23CV 01439 Linoz, Roberta Jean et al v. Mains’l California, LLC | butte Civil | Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV00449 Layman, Zeke v. Autumn Creek Post Acute et al | butte Civil | Demurrer to Second Amended Petition for Alternative Writ of Mandate and Damages | SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV00885 Russo, Joel Benjamin v. Hellon, Aaron | butte Civil | Defendant’s Petition to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01819 In re: Montoya, Juanita Matilde | butte Civil | Change of name (Adult) | PENDING | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01820 In re: Underwood, Anne Marie | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | PENDING | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01960 Al-Nasrawi, Saleh v. Sugui, Clarita M et al. | butte Civil | OSC re preliminary injunction; Motion to Modify Temporary Restraining Order | Injunction GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01619 In re: Jackson, Melissa | butte Civil | Change of name (minor) | PENDING | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01874 In re: Collins, Melanie Alene | butte Civil | Change of name (minor) | PENDING | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
25CV02680 JP Morgan Chase Bank v. Magnani, Justine M | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01761 Estrella, Jaime | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | PENDING | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV02088 In re the Petition of R B | butte Civil | Petition for Approval for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
26CV01833 In re: Karazidis, Ioannis | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
20CV00109 Belyew, Lisa v. Belyew, Tait | butte Civil | Motion to Amend Parties and Correct Legal Name | GRANTED in PART | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
26CV01885 In re: Harrison, Courtney Ann | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
26CV01723 In re: Spittler, Sean | butte Civil | Change of name (minor) | CONTINUED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
25CV03941 Citibank NA v. Brock, Jared | butte Civil | Motion for Order that Matters in Request for Admission of Truth of Facts Be Deemed Admitted | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
24CV00919 Wells Fargo Bank, N A v. Duvall, Shon A | butte Civil | Motion to Vacate Dismissal Under CCP 664.6 and Enter Judgment Pursuant to Stipulation | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
25CV04454 Dunn-King, Keagan Milan v. Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC et al. | butte Civil | Defendant Aegis Treatment Centers LLC’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint | DENIED on abatement grounds; Case stayed | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
26CV02166 Connell, Zackary v. Gold Nugget Days Inc. | butte Civil | Motion for Preliminary Injunction | DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
24CV02835 Thompson, Lawrence Jr et al v. General Motors, LLC | butte Civil | Motion to Compel Disbursement of Undisputed Settlement Funds | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25CV04239 Midland Credit Management Inc v. White, Randall E. | butte Civil | Defendant’s Motion and Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff for Failure to Comply With This Court’s Order to Produce Documents | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25CV01796 Capital One, NA successor by merger to Discover Bank v. Sweet, Michelle | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative Summary Adjudication | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
25CV03376 Li, Yi v. AMCAL Chico, LLC et al | butte Civil | Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
26CV00009 Giese, Dale v. Iversen Center | butte Civil | Demurrer to Complaint | SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
26CV02051 Intelifund, LLC v. CD | butte Civil | Petition for Approval for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payments | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV04217 Schmidt, Aaron et al v. Ford Motor Company | butte Civil | Defendant Ford Motor Company’s Motion for Terminating Sanctions, or in the Alternative, Issue Sanctions Against Plaintiff | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
23CV02828 Sage, Bobbie v. Humes, David | butte Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
26CV01253 In re: Huerta, Ian | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
24CV04294 Lendmark Financial Services, LLC v. Garret, Ledena B | butte Civil | Motion for Service of the Summons and Complaint By Electronic Means | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
26CV01488 In re: Holmes, Emily Judith | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
26CV01534 In re: Bush, Megan Rylee | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | CONTINUED | Aug 19, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
26CV01665 Perondi, Christopher v. Bingaman, Renee | butte Civil | Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Complaint; Defendant’s Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff and Plaintiff’s Counsel Pursuant to CCP 128.7 | Demurrer overruled; Motion for Sanctions denied | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
153846 Cach LLC v. Ford, Christina M | butte Civil | Motion to Vacate Judgment | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
26CV00982 Cole, Juan v. Neher, Timothy | butte Civil | Specially Appearing Defendant Timothy Neher’s Motion to Quash Service of Summons | CONTINUED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
26CV01457 In re: Blaker, Emily | butte Civil | Change of name (adult) | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
22CV01196 Renteria Graciano, Agustina v. Hignell, Incorporated | butte Civil | Status Conference | Ordered to prepare amended judgment | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01297 Hongyan Revocable Intervivos Trust v. Pello, Nick | butte Civil | Petition for Release of Property from Lien | GRANTED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
21CV03075 Hall, Chantelle v. City of Chico, et al. | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Further Interrogatory Responses | CONTINUED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01185 Steele- Pfleger, Amanda v. Brower’s 25Hr Towing et al | butte Civil | Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction; Order Shortening Time; Writ of Possession | DENIED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV00962 Kelly Boslow, Successor in Interest to Jo M Pulos et al v. Golden Roseleaf LLC et al. | butte Civil | Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint | GRANTED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV00516 Howard, Sierra v. Van Blaricom, Gloria Jean et al. | butte Civil | Defendants Paradise Unified School District and Gloria Jean Van Blaricom’s Motion to Strike | MOOT | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV05125 Duckett, Heather v. Foremost Insurance Company et al. | butte Civil | Demurrer to Plaintiff Heather Duckett’s Complaint | MOOT | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
21CV03075-2 Hall, Chantelle v. City of Chico, et al. | butte Civil | Defendant Villa Rita Partners, LP’s Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
23CV00528 Rosinski, Melinda et al v. Piercey, Matthew, et al. | butte Civil | Plaintiffs’ Motion to Compel Requests for Production to Rodney Piercey Set No. 1 and Request for Sanctions | Referred to discovery referee | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV04127 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Dashler, Cassandra O | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV04208 Curtis-Brown, Stephanie v. Marple, Larry et al | butte Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Deemed Admissions and Request for Sanctions | Moot in part, Denied in part | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV01122 Hhays, Incorporated v. Pello, Nick | butte Civil | Petition for Release of Property from Lien | GRANTED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV02088 In re the Petition of R B | butte Civil | Petition for Approval for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights | CONTINUED | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26PR00152 Nolta Family Trust - 2008 | butte Probate | General hearing | The Court will hear from counsel. | Aug 3, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
23CV00692 HINOJOSA, ISAIAH V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY ET AL | butte Civil | Defendant A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction, Named as Doe 1, Teichert, Inc.’s Motion to Strike Portions of Third Amended Complaint; Defendant A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction, Named as Doe 1, Teichert, Inc.’s Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
25CV02079 NLC CA, INC. ET AL V. WEEKS FOREST PRODUCTS INC | butte Civil | Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
23CV01364 Dickson, Amber Bowen et al. v. Amber Grove Place, LLC et al. | butte Civil | Case Management Conference | The Court will conduct a hearing and hear from counsel re: status of settlement. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Benson's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 231 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Benson has a 48% grant rate (9% denial rate, 16% continued). Counties active: BUTTE.
What kinds of motions does Judge Benson hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Benson's indexed rulings is Petition. The full motion-type breakdown appears on this page — each motion type shows grant, denial, and continuance counts so practitioners can prepare accordingly.