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Beth McGowen
SANTACLARA · 64 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
64
rulings
Granted73%
Denied11%
Continued0%
Other16%
Prevailing party
29
determined
Plaintiff59%
Defendant28%
Mixed14%
At a glance
Grant rate73%
Denial rate11%
Continuance rate0%
First seenMay 14, 2026
Most recentAug 20, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
27
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
14
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
9
Demurrer
7
Motion to Compel Arbitration
3
Motion to Compel Discovery
3
Motion for Sanctions
3
Motion for Attorney Fees
3
Motion to Compel Further Responses
2
Petition
2
Motion to Quash
1
Motion for Reconsideration
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19CV346694 Moncada v. AJ’s Restaurant & Bar, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to dismiss | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
21CV386681 Sedano v. Jalimex Food Corporation, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Preliminary Approval of Class and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
22CV403853 Orellana, et al. v. Prompt Food Service, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Withdraw as attorney; PAGA settlement approval | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
25CV479934 VERONICA SILVA v. REYES COCA-COLA BOTTLING, L.L.C. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Request for Stay | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
25CV468773 Z.G. vs Google LLC | santaclara ComplexCivil | Demurrer; Pro Hac Vice Counsel | Demurrer OVERRULED; Pro Hac Vice GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
26CV485245 Tammy Read vs Timothy Cook et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Seal Records | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
22CV401360 Orellana, et al. v. Prompt Food Service, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Withdraw as attorney | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
24CV440175 Cruz v. Wellnessmart M.D. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
24CV450946 Norma Barragan vs Quantum Financial Group, Inc. et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Preliminary approval of class action settlement | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
23CV428171 Mizerski v. HCSG West LLC, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to compel further responses to RFP; Motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories; Request for sanctions | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part, MOOT in part | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV461988 Cruz Juarez, et al. v. Century Commercial Service dba Century Lighting & Electric, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for preliminary approval of class action and PAGA settlement | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
23CV424954 Hall v. Cepheid, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for leave to file fourth amended complaint and to sever claims | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
24CV438933 Villalobos v. R-Bros. Painting, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for approval of PAGA settlement | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
24CV452241 Michael Spatz v. Charles Liang, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Joint motion to seal | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV457271 Jacqueline Jackson et al v. LinkedIn Corporation | santaclara ComplexCivil | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25CV472683 Shannon McElrath v. Commure, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to compel arbitration and stay or dismiss proceedings | DENIED | Aug 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
23CV426584 Olguin v. Talamo Food Services, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
19CV254554 Leedeman v. Midland Credit Management, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval; Motion for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Service Award | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
18CV328915 Uzair, et al. v. Google LLC | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval; Motion for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Service Award | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
23CV413920 Victor Rangel v. President and Board of Trustees of Santa Clara College, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to Enforce Discovery Order; Request for Sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
25CV469704 K.K. v. TBMBM US, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer OVERRULED, Motion to Strike DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
22CV394263 Garcia, et al. v. Norcal Pool Construction, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
23CV427637 Fuentes v. La Cumbre Enterprises, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24CV431503 Mirza-Aliev v. 800 Moffett MV Manager, LLC | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24CV436504 Lethu Vo v. Excite Credit Union, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24CV450382 Jeremiah Johnson v. Apple, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
24CV453028 Amar Bhakta vs Apple, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings; Motion to Bifurcate; Motion to Sequence Discovery | Judgment on Pleadings GRANTED with leave to amend; Bifurcation/Sequencing DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25CV478501 Jose Duran vs Blue’s Roofing Co. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to dismiss PAGA/class/individual claims; Motion to compel arbitration and stay action | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
23CV424299 Lainez v. Epicurean Group (Class Action/PAGA) | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25CV467513 Bucks County Employees’ Retirement System et al vs Timothy Cook et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to stay | GRANTED IN PART | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25CV470518 SARINA HALEY et al vs FF PROPERTIES, L.P et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to compel arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
25-CV-471880 Jose Ceja Meraz v. Schwager Davis, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to compel arbitration | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
20CV366905 Lance Dutcher v. Google LLC dba Youtube et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for preliminary approval of settlement | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
20CV367408 Claudine Saldivar, et al. v. Stanford Federal Credit Union, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
22CV407249 Treespring Investments, LP v. James Rautner, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories and requests for production | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
23CV417746 Eduar Mencias Turcios vs Signature Concrete LLC. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion (unspecified) | Withdrawn, Off Calendar | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
24CV429231 Shadkam v. 3566 Stevens Creek Holdings of California, LLC, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for approval of PAGA settlement | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
23CV425509 Grey v. Pacific Coast Logistix, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for preliminary approval of class action and PAGA settlement | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
21CV375255 Johnson v. SCK Ilara Investors, LLC | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for preliminary approval of settlement | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
24CV443643 Suchite v. HE&C Tea Pot Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for leave to file a second amended complaint | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
19CV353132 In Re HPE Enterprise Services-DXC Technology Co. Merger Litigation | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for final approval of class action settlement; Motion for attorneys’ fees and costs | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
25CV464854 Carolyn McKinney, et al. v. Apple Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Omnibus demurrers | OVERRULED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
22CV403117 LVNV Funding LLC v. Deluna | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
22CV405334 Hecker v. Mathew Enterprise, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
23CV424597 Cowley v. Apple, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Reclassification | DENIED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
24CV433252 Gaspar v. Big T Supermarket, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
24-CV-446330 Richard Haynie, et al. v. Google LLC, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
23CV409763 Spencer v. National Builders & Services Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Discovery; Motion for Sanctions | Motion to compel is MOOT, request for sanctions is DENIED | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
24CV446394 MAHESH JAMMALAMADAKA et al vs MARK SAWYER et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for approval of class action notice plan | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
25CV465582 Juan Andrade-Ortega vs APEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., a California corporation et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Reconsideration | DENIED | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
24CV453335 Taylor Morrison of California, LLC et al vs AIG Specialty Insurance Company et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer SUSTAINED with 20 days’ leave to amend, Motion to Strike is MOOT | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
23CV424953 Schenk v. Smith’s GTS, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Preliminary Approval | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
25CV467513 Bucks County Employees’ Retirement System et al vs Timothy Cook et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Consolidate | DENIED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
25CV472876 Kevin Anguka vs Timothy Cook et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Consolidate | DENIED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
25CV473618 City of Hialeah Employees’ Retirement System et al vs Timothy Cook et al | santaclara ComplexCivil | Consolidate | DENIED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
25CV468388 Delmy Landverde vs Lusamerica Foods, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
21CV379924 Flores v. VP Security Services, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Withdraw as attorney | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
21CV376477 Rodriguez-Lopez v. Toray Advanced Composites, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Final Approval | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
24CV434602 Urzua v. Lyten, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Approval of PAGA settlement | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
24CV429229 Montoya v. Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
23CV422688 Villa v. Cal Door and Drawer, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Leave to Amend | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
25CV466103 Kristina Jeffery v. Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc., et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
25CV468462 Vishal Shah v. Constellation Brands, Inc. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion to Quash; Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED (Quash), MOOT (Arbitration) | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
24CV434333 Abello v. Envision MPS Toy Auto dba Envision Toyota of Milpitas, et al. | santaclara ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Beth McGowen's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 64 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Beth McGowen has a 73% grant rate (11% denial rate, 0% continued). Counties active: SANTACLARA.
What kinds of motions does Judge Beth McGowen hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Beth McGowen's indexed rulings is Other. The full motion-type breakdown appears on this page — each motion type shows grant, denial, and continuance counts so practitioners can prepare accordingly.