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R. Shawn Nelson
ORANGE · 112 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
112
rulings
Granted34%
Denied30%
Continued11%
Other25%
Prevailing party
63
determined
Plaintiff46%
Defendant41%
Mixed13%
At a glance
Grant rate34%
Denial rate30%
Continuance rate11%
First seenMay 14, 2026
Most recentAug 20, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
56
Demurrer
13
Motion to Compel Further Responses
12
Motion to Compel Discovery
9
Motion for Summary Judgment
8
Motion for Sanctions
6
Motion to Strike
6
Petition
4
Motion for Attorney Fees
4
Motion for Summary Adjudication
3
Motion to Tax Costs
1
Motion for Reconsideration
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions for Sanctions →Motions to Strike →Attorney's Fees Motions →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Motions for Reconsideration (CCP §1008) →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 Dodson vs. Lacilento | orange Civil | Motion to seal; Demurrer to First Amended Complaint; Motion to strike | GRANTED (seal); SUSTAINED (demurrer); DENIED as moot (strike) | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
8 Bubonic vs. Park Newport LP | orange Civil | Motion to compel further responses; Motion for sanctions | OFF CALENDAR; DENIED (sanctions) | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
4 Adjemian vs. Gallo | orange Civil | Motion to set aside default | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
7 Ketzel vs. Laguna Beach Police Department | orange Civil | Motion for summary judgment | DENIED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
1 National Funding, Inc. vs. Segler Concrete Finishing LLC | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2 Hulsey vs. Nguyen | orange Civil | Motion regarding satisfaction of judgment; motion to toll post-judgment interest | DENIED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
5 Blood vs. Huntington Beach Hospital | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
4 Adjemian vs. Gallo | orange Civil | Motion for protective order | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
5 The Standard Fire Insurance Company vs. KIA America, INC. | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike | Demurrer SUSTAINED without leave to amend; Motion to Strike MOOT | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
3 Douglas vs. Regents of the University of California | orange Civil | Motion to compel further responses to requests for production; Motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
1 Farzan S. Rajput, M.D., Inc. vs. Newport Irvine Center, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for pro hac vice admission | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
6 Corey vs. The Regents of the University of California | orange Civil | Motion for in camera review and to seal certain documents | DENIED in part | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
3 CA Billing, LLC vs. Hillis | orange Civil | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
4 Li vs. Shen | orange Civil | Motion for leave to file second amended complaint | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
5 Provenzano vs. Oremor Automotive Group, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to compel discovery; Motion to deem requests for admission admitted; Motion for sanctions | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
1 Farzan S. Rajput, M.D., Inc. vs. Newport Irvine Center, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for pro hac vice admission | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
7 Provenzano vs. Oremor Automotive Group, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production of Documents; Motion to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
6 Xu vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | orange Civil | Petition and Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2 Benitez vs. Nissan North America, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
5 Kang vs. Lucid Group USA, Inc. | orange Civil | Unknown | OFF CALENDAR | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
3 Shue vs. Kush | orange Civil | Motion for preliminary injunction | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
1 Gill vs. Ortega’s Moving & Delivery Service, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | DENIED, without prejudice | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
4 Adjemian vs. Gallo | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
3 Conn vs. Balboa Bay Club Ventures, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | DENIED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
7 9 Whatney, LLC vs. Mayrock Automotive, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for attorney fees | GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
2 Huynh vs. Tran | orange Civil | N/A | OFF Calendar | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
6 Blood vs. Huntington Beach Hospital | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories | CONTINUED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
1 Patriot Bank vs. Alvarado | orange Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | DENIED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
4 InsZone Insurance Services, LLC vs. Capizzi | orange Civil | Motion to compel further responses to Form Interrogatories; Motion to compel further responses to RFPs | DENIED as moot; Sanctions GRANTED | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
5 Laurence vs. Malcias | orange Civil | N/A | OFF Calendar | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
8 Kent vs. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | orange Civil | N/A | OFF Calendar | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
2 Holt vs. JLK, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
3 Steinhardt vs. Capistrano Unified School District | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
6 Pacific Sands LLC vs. Smith | orange Civil | Motion for summary judgment | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
7 Nemmer vs. Renegade RV | orange Civil | Motion for attorney’s fees, costs, and expenses | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
10 Diversified Search Group vs. Invoy Technologies LLC | orange Civil | Motion for leave to file a second amended complaint | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
5 Lopez vs. Cross Roads Apartments | orange Civil | Motion to deem matters admitted; Request for sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
4 Johnson vs. General Motors LLC | orange Civil | Motion to compel compliance with C.C.P. § 871.26; Request for sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
1 Thompson vs. Doan | orange Civil | Motion to Compel | DENIED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
8 Doe vs. Crossline Community Church | orange Civil | Motion to proceed under pseudonym | GRANTED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
9 Adjemian vs. Gallo | orange Civil | Motion to compel answers to special interrogatories | DENIED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2 High Tech Coatings vs. Pen Manufacturing, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for summary judgment | CONTINUED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
3 Hulsey vs. Nguyen | orange Civil | Motion to set aside order declaring Plaintiff a vexatious litigant; Motion for reconsideration | DENIED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
7 Cvejkus vs. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | orange Civil | Notice of Withdrawal of Motion | WITHDRAWN | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
5 Lam vs. Bui | orange Civil | Motion for Protective Order | DENIED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
6 Nguyen vs. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint | OVERRULED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
8 Qazi vs. Avenue One Community Association, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Be Relieved As Counsel of Record | OFF CALENDAR | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
9 Cunningham vs. FCA US LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike | OVERRULED; DENIED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
1 Holt vs. JLK, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
4 NiMO Holdings, LLC vs. All Home Lending, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for attorneys' fees | GRANTED in part | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
1 Ramirez vs. Saldana Lomeli | orange Civil | Approval of Costs of Partition; Equitable Reimbursement; Order Directing Disbursement of Sale Proceeds | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
10 Streling v. Miller | orange Civil | Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Sheena Streling’s motion for summary adjudication; Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Sheen Streling’s motion for summary judgment on the Cross-Complaint | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
1 Cigdemoglu v. Feryanitz | orange Civil | Plaintiff Serge Cigdemoglu’s motion to deem facts admitted against Defendant Nicole Feryanitz | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
12 Corona Del Mar Properties, Inc. v. Lui | orange Civil | — | Off calendar | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
6 Fuery v. McCabe | orange Civil | — | Off calendar | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
11 Bubonic v. Park Newport LP | orange Civil | Plaintiff Mary Ann Denise Bubonic’s motion to quash subpoenas | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
4 Hulsey v. Nguyen | orange Civil | Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant Rickie Hulsey’s motion to vacate order declaring Plaintiff a vexatious litigant; motion to vacate default; motion to vacate default judgment | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
8 24/7 Family Homecare, Inc. v. Martinezgarcia | orange Civil | Defendants Ernesto Martinez Garcia and Miguel Martinez Cruz’s Motion to Strike Punitive Damages | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2 Latif v. Jack W. Mitchell Construction, Inc. | orange Civil | Defendants Jack Mitchell Construction, Inc., Jack Mitchell Construction, Jack W. Mitchell and Lorie Mitchell’s Motion to Strike Plaintiff Alaa Latif’s First Amended Complaint | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
13 Vytautas John Jusionis As Trustee Of The Vytautas Jusionis & Bok Sil Ji Trust v. Foster | orange Civil | — | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
5 N.B.S. Diamonds Inc. v. Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc. | orange Civil | Plaintiff N.B.S Diamonds, Inc. dba Scarselli Diamonds’ motion for leave to file a second amended complaint | CONTINUED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
3 Ruby v. Farano | orange Civil | Plaintiffs Paula Sanburg Ruby and Barry Ruby’s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
7 Bischoff v. General Motors, LLC | orange Civil | Defendant General Motors, LLC’s motion to strike portions of the complaint | GRANTED with 20 days leave to amend | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
9 Adjemian v. Gallo | orange Civil | Plaintiff Kevork Adjemian’s motion for protective order | GRANTED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
Cheu v. RED SUN, LLC Cheu v. RED SUN, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Appointment of Appraisers; Stay; Set Bond | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Clinkenbeard v. Mesa Clinkenbeard v. Mesa | orange Civil | N/A | Off calendar | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Alcantar v. Lopez Alcantar v. Lopez | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Discovery; Motion to Compel Deposition | DENIED in part, GRANTED in part | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Qazi v. Avenue One Community Association, Inc. Qazi v. Avenue One Community Association, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | CONTINUED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Dickson v. Barton Dickson v. Barton | orange Civil | Motion for leave to file first amended complaint | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Kono v. R+H Aesthetic Medicine Kono v. R+H Aesthetic Medicine | orange Civil | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Lam v. Bui Lam v. Bui | orange Civil | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Latif v. Jack W. Mitchell Construction, Inc. Latif v. Jack W. Mitchell Construction, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer | OVERRULED as to the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 7th causes of action; SUSTAINED as to the 1st, 3rd, and 6th causes of action. | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Ruby v. Farano Ruby v. Farano | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Sanchez v. Yagar Sanchez v. Yagar | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Responses to Interrogatories and RFPs | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
3 Lopez v. Cross Roads Apartments | orange Civil | Motion to compel responses to form interrogatories; special interrogatories; demand for inspection and production of documents | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
1 (1:30 p.m.) Okanina v. Hyundai Motor America | orange Civil | Defendant Hyundai Motor America’s motion to compel arbitration and stay the action | DENIED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
4 9 Whatney, LLC v. Mayrock Automotive, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to recover attorney’s fees | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
5 Betancourt v. Airstream, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to compel further responses to form interrogatories; special interrogatories; and requests for production of documents | DENIED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
6 Lampley v. Hermosa 2019 LP | orange Civil | Motion to substitute successor in interest | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
1 Thompson v. Doan | orange Civil | Case Management Conference | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
2 Thompson v. Doan | orange Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | CONTINUED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
1 Patriot Bank v. Alvarado | orange Civil | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | DENIED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
5 AIC Owner, LLC v. Dunchok | orange Civil | Motion to set aside default and default judgment | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
4 Donaho v. PHH Mortgage Services | orange Civil | — | Off calendar | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
3 Haloy Technology Corporation v. Tazga LLC | orange Civil | — | Off calendar | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
3 Ruby v. Farano | orange Civil | Motion to compel further responses | DENIED | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
7 Simpson v. Paradigm Sports Management, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to compel arbitration | DENIED | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
8 ShaunRae Partners v. Gledhill/Lyons, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to allow action to continue by successor in interest | GRANTED | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
6 People of the State of California v. Benji | orange Civil | — | Off calendar | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
5 Saba v. Tayyan | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication; Motion to lift prefiling order | DENIED | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
9 Sandoval v. Los Alamitos Unified School District | orange Civil | — | Off calendar | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
4 Lee v. Vinfast Auto LLC | orange Civil | Motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories, form interrogatories, and requests for admission; Motion to compel further responses to requests for production | Granted in part; Denied in part | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
1 Quesada v. MVVT Motors, LLC | orange Civil | Defendant MVVT Motors, LLC’s demurrer to the fifth cause of action | SUSTAINED with 20 days leave to amend | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
2 Rodriguez v. Mahon | orange Civil | Demurrer by Defendants | SUSTAINED with 20 days leave to amend | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
3 Ortiz v. Ford Motor Company | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
10 Saba v. Tayyan | orange Civil | Motion to remove trustee | DENIED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
9 Alayarian Company, a California Corporation v. VMA Harbor Place Holding Company, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to compel answers to form interrogatories | MOOT / GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
1 Dr. Louis Garcia MD (Unit 202) v. Exbon | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
2 Omana v. Disneyland International | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
8 Liang v. Judicial Council of California | orange Civil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED | May 26, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge R. Shawn Nelson's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 112 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge R. Shawn Nelson has a 34% grant rate (30% denial rate, 11% continued). Counties active: ORANGE.
What kinds of motions does Judge R. Shawn Nelson hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge R. Shawn Nelson'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.