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Donna D. Geck

SANTABARBARA · 232 rulings ingested

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Ruling distribution
232
rulings
Granted31%
Denied18%
Continued19%
Other32%
Prevailing party
46
determined
Plaintiff22%
Defendant26%
Mixed52%
At a glance
Grant rate31%
Denial rate18%
Continuance rate19%
First seenMar 27, 2026
Most recentAug 28, 2026

Motion type breakdown

Other
113
Motion for Summary Judgment
38
Demurrer
31
Motion for Summary Adjudication
22
Petition
19
Motion to Compel Discovery
13
Motion to Strike
9
Motion for Attorney Fees
6
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
4
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
4
Anti-SLAPP Motion
3
Motion for Sanctions
2
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Motions for Summary Judgment →Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Strike →Attorney's Fees Motions →Anti-SLAPP Special Motions to Strike (CCP §425.16) →Motions for Sanctions →

Recent rulings

CaseCountyMotionRulingIndexedHearing
24CV00773
John W Ambrecht vs Marc A DePaco et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Aug 28, 2026
26CV02100
Axel Chavez vs Lisa A Cervantes et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; DemurrerN/AAug 21, 2026Aug 28, 2026
24CV01901
Anne Rodriguez et al vs State Farm General Insurance Company
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Aug 28, 2026
24CV04426
Nadia Bernardi vs Terence Alemann et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: SanctionsCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Aug 28, 2026
25CV05164
Martyn Pickering vs John Stump et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Motion Compel; Motion Order - AdmissionsN/AAug 21, 2026Aug 28, 2026
25CV06209
Ruby's Fresh Mexican Food and Tequila Bar vs Juan Pablo Pantoja et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motions to Set AsideN/AAug 21, 2026Aug 28, 2026
24CV00307
Rosa Munoz Hurtado et al vs Attilio Macrito, DO et al
santabarbara
Civil		Petition for Approval of Compromise of ClaimDENIEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV01017
Artius Dermatology Associates PC et al vs Cura Dermatology et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Demurrer and Motion to Strike; Motion to Compel; Motion: Protective OrderGRANTED in part, DENIED in partAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV01941
Jophe Jones vs Four Jays Music Company
santabarbara
Civil		Hearing Re Appointment of ReceiverDENIEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02207
Diana Urman vs Ellen Degeneres
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Protective OrderGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02628
Tessa Veksler vs Regents of the University of California et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: StayGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV03882
Faizah Dean vs Housing Authority of The City of Santa Barbara et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion Preliminary InjunctionDENIEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV02254
Lauren Stallard vs Steve Gordon
santabarbara
Civil		Motion Attorney FeesGRANTED in partAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV04248
Marilyn Gilbert vs Aidan Conlan et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Leave to Amend; Motion: Preference; CMCGRANTED in part, DENIED in partAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02219
Suzan Kirkland vs Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: StayGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV02254
Lauren Stallard vs Steve Gordon
santabarbara
Civil		Motion Attorney FeesNOT POSTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV07724
Stephen Harding vs Thomas Lutz Construction et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; DemurrerSUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMENDAug 19, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV04248
Marilyn Gilbert vs Aidan Conlan et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Leave to Amend; Motion: Preference; CMCNOT POSTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02207
Diana Urman vs Ellen Degeneres
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Protective OrderNOT POSTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV01941
Jophe Jones vs Four Jays Music Company
santabarbara
Civil		Hearing Re Appointment of ReceiverNOT POSTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV03882
Faizah Dean vs Housing Authority of The City of Santa Barbara et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion Preliminary InjunctionNOT POSTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02219
Suzan Kirklan vs Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: StayNOT POSTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02628
Tessa Veksler vs Regents of the University of California et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: StayNOT POSTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV03882
Faizah Dean vs Housing Authority of The City of Santa Barbara et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion Preliminary InjunctionTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV01941
Jophe Jones vs Four Jays Music Company
santabarbara
Civil		Hearing Re Appointment of ReceiverTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV02254
Lauren Stallard vs Steve Gordon
santabarbara
Civil		Motion Attorney FeesTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02207
Diana Urman vs Ellen Degeneres
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Protective OrderTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV04248
Marilyn Gilbert vs Aidan Conlan et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Leave to Amend; Motion: Preference; CMCTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 21, 2026
25CV07724
Stephen Harding vs Thomas Lutz Construction et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; DemurrerTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02628
Tessa Veksler vs Regents of the University of California et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: StayTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 21, 2026
26CV02219
Suzan Kirklan vs Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group Inc
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: StayTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 21, 2026
21CV03687
Mark W. Shurtleff et al v. Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: TransferGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV06454
Je'Ann Savard Birdsell vs Katherine S Hanberg et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; DemurrersSUSTAINED with leave to amendAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01031
Grant Lee et al vs Janssen Biotech Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMCDISMISSEDAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01074
Marcus Millichap Real Estate Investment Services Inc vs Kevin Boeve
santabarbara
Civil		Petition Confirm ArbitrationOFF CALENDARAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01462
Uri Dolev vs Sharon Granoff et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Special Motion to Strike (Anti-SLAPP)DENIEDAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01663
Martin Garcia, Jr et al vs Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: ConsolidationCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
24CV02162
Kamron Bateni et al vs Sierra Property Group Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV00254
C Norman Borgatello vs Nadia Bernardi
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: AdmissionsDENIED as moot; Sanctions grantedAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV02370
eAsia Outsourcing and Marketing Services vs Nutiva Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; 3 Demurrers; Pro Hac Vice ApplicationSUSTAINED with leave to amendAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV06839
TWHGP LLC vs Hannah Beachside LLC
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: LeaveGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV00254
C Norman Borgatello vs Nadia Bernardi
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: AdmissionsDENIED AS MOOT; MONETARY SANCTIONS IMPOSEDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01074
Marcus Millichap Real Estate Investment Services Inc vs Kevin Boeve
santabarbara
Civil		Petition Confirm ArbitrationOFF CALENDARAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01462
Uri Dolev vs Sharon Granoff et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Special Motion to Strike (Anti-SLAPP)DENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
21CV03687
Mark W Shurtleff et al vs Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: TransferGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV02370
eAsia Outsourcing and Marketing Services vs Nutiva Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; 3 Demurrers; Pro Hac Vice ApplicationSUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMENDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01663
Martin Garcia, Jr et al vs Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: ConsolidationCONTINUEDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
24CV02162
Kamron Bateni et al vs Sierra Property Group Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV06454
Je'Ann Savard Birdsell vs Katherine S Hanberg et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; DemurrersNOT POSTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV06839
TWHGP LLC vs Hannah Beachside LLC
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: LeaveGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01031
Grant Lee et al vs Janssen Biotech Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMCDISMISSEDAug 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV02370
eAsia Outsourcing and Marketing Services vs Nutiva Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; 3 Demurrers; Pro Hac Vice ApplicationSUSTAINED in partAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01074
Marcus Millichap Real Estate Investment Services Inc vs Kevin Boeve
santabarbara
Civil		Petition Confirm ArbitrationOff calendarAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
21CV03687
Mark W Shurtleff et al vs Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: TransferGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01031
Grant Lee et al vs Janssen Biotech Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMCDismissedAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV06839
TWHGP LLC vs Hannah Beachside LLC
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: LeaveGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01663
Martin Garcia, Jr et al vs Alta Orthopaedic Medical Group
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: ConsolidationCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
26CV01462
Uri Dolev vs Sharon Granoff et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Special Motion to Strike (Anti-SLAPP)DENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV00254
C Norman Borgatello vs Nadia Bernardi
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: AdmissionsDENIED as moot; Sanctions GRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
24CV02162
Kamron Bateni et al vs Sierra Property Group Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
25CV06454
Je'Ann Savard Birdsell vs Katherine S Hanberg et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; DemurrersTentative not yet postedAug 18, 2026Aug 14, 2026
23CV05288
Sayma Sultana vs Jamuna-CA Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion to Be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV06815
Jacqueline Martin vs Michael Martin et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; DefaultN/AAug 21, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV03205
Randy Kohn vs Ford Motor Company et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 21, 2026Aug 7, 2026
23CV02584
Susanna Vadas vs Jeffrey R. Polito, MD
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 21, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV03780
Estate of Silvia Manzo Velasco et al vs Uber Technologies Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motions for Summary JudgmentCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV00155
The People of the State of CA vs US Currency in the Amount of $42,037.67 and Judd Edelstein
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Default JudgmentOFF CALENDARAug 21, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV04436
The People of the State of CA vs $36,611 US Currency and Michael Riegard
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Entry of JudgmentCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV05436
Kelsey Maganaris vs Jacob Rider, DDS et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Motions to be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Aug 7, 2026
23CV05288
Sayma Sultana vs Jamuna-CA Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion to Be Relieved as CounselTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
23CV02584
Susanna Vadas vs Jeffrey R. Polito, MD
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV03780
Estate of Silvia Manzo Velasco et al vs Uber Technologies Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motions for Summary JudgmentTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV06332
Ivan Zuniga Hernandez vs Judith Share Bay
santabarbara
Civil		Motion to CompelTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV06597
Jennifer Zuniga et al vs Motaur Express et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; OSC Failure to Appear; Motion StayTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV00155
The People of the State of CA vs US Currency in the Amount of $42,037.67 and Judd Edelstein
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Default JudgmentTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV06815
Jacqueline Martin vs Michael Martin et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; DefaultTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV04436
The People of the State of CA vs $36,611 US Currency and Michael Riegard
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Entry of JudgmentTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV05436
Kelsey Maganaris vs Jacob Rider, DDS et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Motions to be Relieved as CounselTentative not yet postedAug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV03780
Estate of Silvia Manzo Velasco et al vs Uber Technologies Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motions for Summary JudgmentCONTINUEDAug 19, 2026Aug 7, 2026
23CV02584
Susanna Vadas vs Jeffrey R. Polito, MD
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV03205
Randy Kohn vs Ford Motor Company et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 19, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV06815
Jacqueline Martin vs Michael Martin et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Default—Aug 19, 2026Aug 7, 2026
23CV05288
Sayma Sultana vs Jamuna-CA Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion to Be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV00155
The People of the State of CA vs US Currency in the Amount of $42,037.67 and Judd Edelstein
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Default JudgmentOFF CALENDARAug 19, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV04436
The People of the State of CA vs $36,611 US Currency and Michael Riegard
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Entry of JudgmentCONTINUEDAug 19, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV05436
Kelsey Maganaris vs Jacob Rider, DDS et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Motions to be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDAug 19, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV03205
Randy Kohn vs Ford Motor Company et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV00155
The People of the State of CA vs US Currency in the Amount of $42,037.67 and Judd Edelstein
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Default JudgmentOff calendarAug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV06815
Jacqueline Martin vs Michael Martin et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Default-Aug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
23CV02584
Susanna Vadas vs Jeffrey R. Polito, MD
santabarbara
Civil		Motion for Summary JudgmentDENIEDAug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
23CV05288
Sayma Sultana vs Jamuna-CA Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion to Be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV05436
Kelsey Maganaris vs Jacob Rider, DDS et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Motions to be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
25CV04436
The People of the State of CA vs $36,611 US Currency and Michael Riegard
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: Entry of JudgmentCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV06332
Ivan Zuniga Hernandez vs Judith Share Bay
santabarbara
Civil		Motion to CompelGRANTED in partAug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
24CV03780
Estate of Silvia Manzo Velasco et al vs Uber Technologies Inc et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motions for Summary JudgmentCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 7, 2026
23CV01649
Peter Leroy Miller vs Samuel Gabriel Long, III et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion by Partition Referee for DischargeCONTINUEDAug 21, 2026Jul 31, 2026
25CV07493
Marilyn Osgood et al vs Smart & Final Stores, LLC et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Motions to Compel; Motion for Trial PreferenceGRANTED in part, DENIED in partAug 21, 2026Jul 31, 2026
26CV03724
Peter D Slaughter vs Steven P Fairly
santabarbara
Civil		Hearing: Application for TRO and OSC Preliminary InjunctionDENIEDAug 21, 2026Jul 31, 2026
24CV03133
Carlos Narbais et al vs Klayton David Marton et al
santabarbara
Civil		CMC; Motion for LeaveGRANTEDAug 21, 2026Jul 31, 2026
24CV04497
Juliette Lee vs Marla Daily et al
santabarbara
Civil		Motion: BifurcationDENIEDAug 21, 2026Jul 31, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is Judge Donna D. Geck's grant rate in California Superior Court?+

Based on 232 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Donna D. Geck has a 31% grant rate (18% denial rate, 19% continued). Counties active: SANTABARBARA.

What kinds of motions does Judge Donna D. Geck hear most often?+

The most common motion type in Judge Donna D. Geck'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.