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FRESNO · 146 rulings ingested

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Ruling distribution

146

rulings

Granted45%

Denied27%

Continued9%

Other19%

Prevailing party

determined

Plaintiff39%

Defendant37%

Mixed24%

At a glance

Grant rate45%

Denial rate27%

Continuance rate9%

First seenMay 6, 2026

Most recentAug 20, 2026

Motion type breakdown

Other

Petition

Motion for Sanctions

Demurrer

Motion to Compel Further Responses

Motion to Compel Discovery

Motion to Strike

Motion for Summary Judgment

Motion for Summary Adjudication

Motion to Quash

Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement

Motion to Tax Costs

Granted

Denied

Continued

Other

Statewide patterns:Motions for Sanctions →Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →Motions to Strike →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Motions to Quash →

Recent rulings

Case	County	Motion	Ruling	Indexed	Hearing
25CECG04812 Hamad v. Lee Finance LLC et al.	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel Initial Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One, Special Interrogatories, Set One, Request for Production of Documents, Set One; Motion to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted; Request for Monetary Sanctions	Motion to compel denied; Motion to deem admitted denied; Sanctions granted in the amount of $1,290.00.	Aug 20, 2026	Aug 20, 2026
24CECG00472 Hernandez v. Poindexter Nut Company, Inc.	fresno Probate	Motion to be relieved as counsel	DENIED	Aug 20, 2026	Aug 20, 2026
26CECG01252 LS Power Grid California LLC v. Pierre Ectharren, Co-Trustee of the “P & D Trust,” Dated September 6, 2006 et al.	fresno Probate	Motion by plaintiff LS Power Grid California, LLC for Order of Prejudgment Possession	DENIED	Aug 20, 2026	Aug 20, 2026
25CECG03002 Adam McCormick v. Henley Pacific LLC	fresno Probate	Continuance	CONTINUED	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 19, 2026
23CECG00025 Perez v. Perez et al.	fresno Probate	By Defendants to Bifurcate; By Plaintiff For Leave to File Fourth Amended Complaint; By Plaintiff for Preliminary Injunction	Bifurcation granted; Leave to amend denied; Preliminary injunction denied	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 19, 2026
24CECG02371 Ermelinda Rodriguez v. Encompass Insurance Company	fresno Probate	Respondent National General Insurance Company’s and Respondent Encompass Insurance Company’s Motion to Compel Arbitration and Appoint Arbitrator	To take off calendar	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 19, 2026
25CECG04882 Boyajian v. Saint Agnes Medical Center	fresno Probate	By Defendant Humangood Fresno dba The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens to Compel Arbitration and Stay Civil Action	GRANTED	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 19, 2026
23CECG04521 Jose Ramirez v. Helena Industries, Inc	fresno Probate	Continuance	CONTINUED	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 18, 2026
25CECG05620 Jerral Brown v. Amanda Garcia	fresno Probate	Demurrer to the Tenth and Twelfth Causes of Action	DENIED	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 18, 2026
24CECG00961 Franco, et al. v. Nicole, M.D., et al.	fresno Probate	Compromise of Claim of Minor	DENIED	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 18, 2026
26CECG01162 In re: Dana Xiong	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Claim of a Minor	GRANTED	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 18, 2026
24CECG02472 Legarda v. Madera Roofing, Inc.	fresno Probate	Motion to Enforce Subpoena	Off calendar	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 18, 2026
25CECG01871 Lopez v. Selma Auto Mall, Inc., et al.	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel Discovery	GRANTED	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 18, 2026
25CECG02962 Ivan Gonzalez v. Inter-Con, Security Systems, Inc	fresno Probate	Continuance	CONTINUED	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 18, 2026
26CU02041 In Matter of Arvizu	fresno Probate	Expedited Petition to Compromise Claim of Minor	GRANTED	Aug 18, 2026	Aug 18, 2026
23CECG02290 Jackson v. General Motors, LLC	fresno Probate	Motion to Withdraw	To take off calendar	Aug 21, 2026	Aug 13, 2026
22CECG00671 Jacopetti v. Kaleka	fresno Probate	Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement	DENIED	Aug 21, 2026	Aug 13, 2026
25CECG01142 Gregory Squires v. General Motors, LLC	fresno Probate	Continued matter	CONTINUED	Aug 21, 2026	Aug 13, 2026
25CECG03602 Johnson, Jr. v. James Bruce, M.D., et al.	fresno Probate	Motion to Set Aside Dismissal of Action	GRANTED	Aug 21, 2026	Aug 13, 2026
25CECG04812 Hamad vs. Lee Finance LLC et al.	fresno Probate	Demurrer to Complaint and Motion to Strike	To sustain the demurrer to the Complaint and each cause of action. To grant the motion to strike the Complaint at paragraphs 33, 55, and prayer for relief ¶ 9. Plaintiff is granted 10 days’ leave to amend.	Aug 20, 2026	Aug 12, 2026
25CECG01099 Pacific Valley Patrol, Inc. v. George Marcus, III	fresno Probate	Default Prove Up	To deny, without prejudice.	Aug 20, 2026	Aug 12, 2026
26CU00740 In Re Petition of: Peachtree Settlement Funding, LLC	fresno Probate	By Peachtree Settlement Funding, LLC for Approval of Transfer of Payment Rights	To deny, without prejudice.	Aug 20, 2026	Aug 12, 2026
24CECG01122 Corral v. Webull Financial	fresno Probate	by Defendant for Judgment on the Pleadings	GRANTED	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 11, 2026
24CECG01381 Hill v. Nuser	fresno Probate	Plaintiff’s Four Motions to Compel Initial and Further Responses to Discovery Requests, and for Monetary Sanctions	GRANTED in part and CONTINUED in part	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 11, 2026
25CECG00799 Mundo, et al. v. Lion Farms LLC, et al.	fresno Probate	by Defendant Ruben Ojeda Chino to Strike Portions of the Operative Complaint	GRANTED in part, DENIED in part	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 11, 2026
26CECG00882 Insurance Company of the West v. Marquez et al.	fresno Probate	By Richard Venegas to File Complaint-In-Intervention	GRANTED	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 11, 2026
25CECG02842 Ruben Ramos v. ASFC, LLC	fresno Probate	by Defendant to Compel Arbitration	GRANTED	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 11, 2026
26CU02128 In re: Julieta Tapia Avila	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim	DENIED without prejudice	Aug 19, 2026	Aug 11, 2026
23CECG04542 Mohammed v. Fresno 62 Investment, LLC et al.	fresno Probate	By Defendant Fresno Property Management, Corp. to Enforce Settlement	DENIED	Aug 14, 2026	Aug 6, 2026
25CECG01451 Avidwater, LLC v. Arroyo, Jr.	fresno Probate	Default Prove-Up	GRANTED	Aug 14, 2026	Aug 6, 2026
25CECG05824 Harding v. Peters	fresno Probate	By Defendant Lurline Peters on Demurrer to Complaint	OVERRULED	Aug 14, 2026	Aug 6, 2026
26CU01999 In re Jimenez Aguilar (Andrew Axel Lopez)	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim	GRANTED	Aug 14, 2026	Aug 6, 2026
25CECG05129 Ramirez v. Creative Alternatives School et al.	fresno Probate	Defendants’ Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint; Defendants’ Motion to Strike	CONTINUED	Aug 5, 2026	Aug 5, 2026
25CECG00792 Lynn Goode v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	fresno Probate	Plaintiffs for Attorneys’ Fees	GRANTED in the reduced amount of $12,358.50	Aug 5, 2026	Aug 5, 2026
23CECG04281 Central Valley Fallen Heroes v. Lieb et al.	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Admissions	DENIED as moot for interrogatories and production; Request for Admissions off calendar; Sanctions of $3,600 granted	Aug 12, 2026	Aug 4, 2026
25CECG00792 Lynn Goode v Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.	fresno Probate	Continuance	CONTINUED	Aug 12, 2026	Aug 4, 2026
24CECG01141 Garcia-Chacon v. Valdovinos Tree Services	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim	GRANTED	Aug 12, 2026	Aug 4, 2026
25CECG01221 Fuller v. Roxberg et al.	fresno Probate	Motion for Trial Preference	DENIED	Aug 12, 2026	Aug 4, 2026
23CECG04901 Gragston v. Deboer	fresno Probate	Application for Default Judgment	DENIED	Aug 12, 2026	Aug 4, 2026
25CECG01310 WT Capital Lender Services v. Pinzon, et al.	fresno Probate	Motion for Disbursement of Interpleader Funds	DENIED	Aug 12, 2026	Aug 4, 2026
25CECG04621 Harmon v. Central Unified School District	fresno Probate	Defendants’ Demurrer and Motion to Strike	Sustain demurrer to Harvest Elementary School; sustain demurrer to fourth cause of action with leave to amend; overrule demurrer to first, second, third, and fifth causes of action; grant motion to strike as to treble damages; deny motion to strike as to assault and battery.	Aug 7, 2026	Jul 30, 2026
25CECG05242 In re 1433 East Richert Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704	fresno Probate	By Claimant David Hulen to Distribute Surplus Funds	GRANTED	Aug 7, 2026	Jul 30, 2026
24CECG00822 Krick v. Fresno County Sheriff’s Department	fresno Probate	Judgment on the Pleadings	GRANTED	Aug 5, 2026	Jul 28, 2026
24CECG01152 Nationstar Mortgage LLC v. Eleuterio Villa	fresno Probate	Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Adjudication	GRANTED	Aug 5, 2026	Jul 28, 2026
24CECG02900 Ramirez v. Fort Washington Golf and Country Club	fresno Probate	Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement	DENIED	Aug 5, 2026	Jul 28, 2026
24CECG00820 Krick v. Fresno County Sheriff’s Department	fresno Probate	Judgment on the Pleadings	GRANTED	Aug 5, 2026	Jul 28, 2026
21CECG03582 Magallen v. Chandler	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel Discovery Responses; Motion for Terminating Sanctions	DENIED	Aug 5, 2026	Jul 28, 2026
23CECG00742 Louisa Ortiz v. Joseph Aguilar	fresno Probate	Continuance	CONTINUED	Aug 5, 2026	Jul 28, 2026
25CECG00102 Manning-Hegle v. Amazon Logistics, Inc. et al.	fresno Probate	By Defendant J.L. Marquez Properties, Inc. for Order Determining Good Faith Settlement	GRANTED	Jul 31, 2026	Jul 23, 2026
25CECG04191 Hayes vs. GSF Properties, Inc., et al.	fresno Probate	By Defendants for Sanctions for Filing Frivolous Pleading in Violation of Code of Civil Procedure Section 128.7	DENIED	Jul 31, 2026	Jul 23, 2026
25CECG01531 Dorsey v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. et al.	fresno Probate	Motion to Set Aside Judgment	To take off calendar	Jul 31, 2026	Jul 23, 2026
24CECG04142 Cortez v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. et al.	fresno Probate	By Plaintiff Luis Cortez to Compel Deposition of Person Most Knowledgeable	GRANTED	Jul 31, 2026	Jul 23, 2026
22CECG01009 Rodriguez v. Valleywide Farm Labor, Inc.	fresno Probate	Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval of Class and PAGA Settlement	GRANTED	Jul 31, 2026	Jul 23, 2026
25CECG02550 Gregory Smith v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company	fresno Probate	Defendant, Visual Changes Skin Care International, Inc.’s Demurrer; Defendant, Lori Smith’s Demurrer	Overruled in part, Sustained in part	Jul 31, 2026	Jul 23, 2026
24CECG03271 Barakat v. Barakat	fresno Probate	Motion to Authorize Third-Party Subpoena	Taken off calendar	Jul 30, 2026	Jul 22, 2026
25CECG05211 Belcher v. Target Corporation et al.	fresno Probate	By Plaintiffs for Preferential Trial Setting	DENIED without prejudice	Jul 30, 2026	Jul 22, 2026
25CECG03552 Neal Jackson v. All American Auto Inc.	fresno Probate	Plaintiff Neal Jackson’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One	Moot (Motion); GRANTED (Sanctions)	Jul 30, 2026	Jul 22, 2026
25CECG05971 Ramirez v. Sun Valley Raisins, Inc.	fresno Probate	By Defendant Sun Valley Raisins, Inc. to Compel Arbitration and Dismiss Class Claims	GRANTED (Arbitration); GRANTED (Dismiss class claims)	Jul 30, 2026	Jul 22, 2026
23CECG05154 Kevin Assemi v. Farid Assemi	fresno Probate	Motion to Set Aside Writ of Attachment	DENIED	Jul 30, 2026	Jul 22, 2026
26CU01766 In Matter of Tapia Avila	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim	DENIED without prejudice	Jul 30, 2026	Jul 22, 2026
24CECG04982 Washington v. Hometowne Studios, LLC	fresno Probate	Motion for Sanctions	Take off calendar	Jul 29, 2026	Jul 21, 2026
24CECG02371 Ermelinda Rodriguez v. Encompass Insurance Company	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel Arbitration and Appoint Arbitrator	Mixed: Denied regarding Santa Barbara Action, Granted regarding UM/UIM claims, ordered to meet and confer on arbitrator list.	Jul 29, 2026	Jul 21, 2026
23CECG02929 Guzman v. Maravilla et al.	fresno Probate	Petition to Compel Arbitration	Take off calendar	Jul 24, 2026	Jul 16, 2026
24CECG04442 Biechler v. FCA US, LLC	fresno Probate	Motion to be Relieved as Counsel	DENIED	Jul 24, 2026	Jul 16, 2026
24CECG04001 Raymond Ghermezian APLC v. Comprehensive Pain Management Center, Inc., et al.	fresno Probate	Motion by Plaintiff for Stakeholder Discharge, Attorney Fees and Release of Funds	DENIED	Jul 24, 2026	Jul 16, 2026
25CECG01871 Lopez v. Selma Auto Mall, Inc., et al.	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents	GRANTED	Jul 23, 2026	Jul 15, 2026
25CECG02282 Amar Daroch v. FRGM LLC	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel the Deposition of Defendant General Motors LLC’s Person Most Qualified, as well as Sanctions	GRANTED	Jul 22, 2026	Jul 14, 2026
25CECG05839 Lopez v. Neville	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim	GRANTED	Jul 22, 2026	Jul 14, 2026
24CECG00762 Lonnie Tiner v. John Doe	fresno Probate	Motion to be Relieved as Counsel	DENIED without prejudice	Jul 17, 2026	Jul 9, 2026
24CECG05207 Jane Doe v. Michael Prueitt	fresno Probate	Defendants’ Counsel’s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record for Defendants Lolo’s Pub, Michael Dean Prueitt, and Laurie Denise Bedford	DENIED without prejudice	Jul 17, 2026	Jul 9, 2026
25CECG04191 Hayes vs. GSF Properties, Inc., et al.	fresno Probate	By Defendants for Sanctions for Filing Frivolous Pleading in Violation of Code of Civil Procedure Section 128.7	DENIED	Jul 17, 2026	Jul 9, 2026
26CECG00272 Jasmine Scott v. Clovis Unified School District	fresno Probate	Defendants’ Demurrer to Plaintiff’s Third, Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth Causes of Action	OVERRULED	Jul 17, 2026	Jul 9, 2026
24CECG05410 Huckabay v. Huckabay	fresno Probate	Motion for Terminating Sanctions	GRANTED	Jul 16, 2026	Jul 8, 2026
26CU00495 Gamez v. Ibarra	fresno Probate	Expedited Petition to Approve Compromise of Minor’s Claim	GRANTED	Jul 15, 2026	Jul 7, 2026
24CECG04901 Williams v. Afarian	fresno Probate	Defendants Dr. Afarian, et al.’s Motion for Terminating Sanctions; Defendant Hope Medical Transport’s Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication	GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. Terminating sanctions granted for Dr. Afarian, Dr. Coelho, Dr. Fujimoto, Dr. Gargari, Dr. Hashemzadeh, and Dr. Heger; monetary sanctions denied. Motion for Summary Judgment granted as to Hope Medical Transport.	Jul 15, 2026	Jul 7, 2026
24CECG02622 Zenith Insurance Co. v. Valencia	fresno Probate	By Respondent to Compel Arbitration	DENIED	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 2, 2026
25CECG05129 Ramirez v. Creative Alternatives School et al.	fresno Probate	Defendants’ Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint and Defendants’ Motion to Strike	CONTINUED	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 2, 2026
25CECG01711 Nelson Properties v. Affordable Roofing et al.	fresno Probate	By Defendant APOC Roof Systems, Corp. on Demurrer to the Complaint and Motion to Strike	Overruled/Denied as moot	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 2, 2026
23CECG02412 Wheeler v. Savala	fresno Probate	by Plaintiff to Dismiss; by Plaintiff to Disqualify Counsel	DENIED	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 1, 2026
22CECG00402 Rogers v. Casares et al.	fresno Probate	By K&K Property Management to Compel Initial Responses; By Kevin Christiansen to Compel Initial Responses; By K&K and Christiansen to Compel Deposition of Kristi Rogers; By K&K and Christiansen to Compel Deposition of Nicole Sherfield; By K&K to Compel Initial Responses from Nicole Sherfield; By Christiansen to Compel Initial Responses from Nicole Sherfield	GRANTED	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 1, 2026
24CECG01122 Corral v. Webull Financial	fresno Probate	by Defendant for Judgment on the Pleadings	CONTINUED	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 1, 2026
24CECG05411 See Thao v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.	fresno Probate	Defendant, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.’s Motion to Strike/Tax Costs	GRANTED in part	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 1, 2026
24CECG03272 Pompa v. Piazza Del Pane, Inc. et al.	fresno Probate	By Plaintiff Vanessa Pompa on Motion for Dismissal of Entire Action	DENIED	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 1, 2026
23CECG00025 Perez v. Perez et al.	fresno Probate	Defendants to Set Aside Default of Roberto Perez, and to Set Aside Request for Entry of Default of Nina Perez; Plaintiff to Compel Further Responses by Roberto Perez to Special Interrogatories	GRANTED in part, DENIED in part	Jul 8, 2026	Jun 30, 2026
25CECG04081 Valdez v. Guynes et al.	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim	GRANTED	Jul 8, 2026	Jun 30, 2026
25CECG04222 Ortiz v. Sun Valley Raisins, Inc.	fresno Probate	Defendant’s Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Complaint	DENIED	Jul 8, 2026	Jun 30, 2026
26CECG00722 In re: Graceson A. Vongsaly	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim	DENIED	Jul 7, 2026	Jun 25, 2026
24CECG05021 Edwards v. GS Freight, Inc., et al.	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel Responses; Request for Admissions Deemed Admitted; Request for Sanctions	GRANTED in part; DENIED in part	Jul 7, 2026	Jun 25, 2026
24CECG04891 Chavez v. Smaldino	fresno Probate	Motion for Leave to File a First Amended Complaint	GRANTED	Jul 7, 2026	Jun 25, 2026
25CECG03419 Pickens v. Macias	fresno Probate	Motion to Compel Discovery; Request for Sanctions	GRANTED	Jul 7, 2026	Jun 25, 2026
21CECG03582 Magallen v. Chandler, et al.	fresno Probate	Motion for Summary Judgment, or Alternatively Summary Adjudication	GRANTED	Jul 7, 2026	Jun 25, 2026
26CECG00022 Tisdale v. CMC/CCMC/Clovis Community Med. Center Legal Department	fresno Probate	Defendant Clovis Community Medical Center’s Demurrer to Complaint	GRANTED	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 23, 2026
25CECG04529 Arredondo v. Saint Agnes Medical Center	fresno Probate	Plaintiff’s Motions to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One), and Requests for Admission (Set One), and for Sanctions	DENIED	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 23, 2026
23CECG04312 Perry-Lara v. Bhandal	fresno Probate	By Defendants for Terminating Sanctions	GRANTED	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 18, 2026
18CECG03131 Rodriguez v. Nazarikangarlu	fresno Probate	Plaintiff’s Motion to Continue Pending Action in the Name of Decedent’s Successor in Interest	GRANTED	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 18, 2026
25CECG04529 Arredondo v. Saint Agnes Medical Center	fresno Probate	Plaintiff’s Motions to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One), Requests for Production (Set One), and Requests for Admission (Set One), and for Sanctions	DENIED	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 18, 2026
25CECG00742 Barboza v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.	fresno Probate	Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim	GRANTED	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 18, 2026
24CECG05199 Cal Sun Logistics, Inc. v. Harpkahlon Inc.	fresno Probate	Default Prove-Up	To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed.	Jun 29, 2026	Jun 17, 2026
25CECG02550 Gregory Smith v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company	fresno Civil	Motion to Disqualify Plaintiff's Attorney	DENIED	Jun 22, 2026	Jun 11, 2026
23CECG05081 Khaosaat v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.	fresno Civil	Defendant’s Motion for Summary Adjudication	GRANTED	Jun 22, 2026	Jun 11, 2026

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