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Scott A. Steiner
ORANGE · 150 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
150
rulings
Granted44%
Denied18%
Continued9%
Other29%
Prevailing party
100
determined
Plaintiff30%
Defendant45%
Mixed25%
At a glance
Grant rate44%
Denial rate18%
Continuance rate9%
First seenMay 13, 2026
Most recentAug 19, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
69
Demurrer
34
Motion to Strike
16
Motion for Summary Judgment
14
Motion for Summary Adjudication
10
Motion in Limine
8
Motion for Attorney Fees
7
Motion to Tax Costs
4
Motion for Reconsideration
4
Petition
4
Motion to Quash
2
Anti-SLAPP Motion
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions to Strike →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Motions in Limine →Attorney's Fees Motions →Motions for Reconsideration (CCP §1008) →Motions to Quash →Anti-SLAPP Special Motions to Strike (CCP §425.16) →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-1416858 Advanced Fiberglass Concepts vs. APG, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to quash discovery subpoenas; Motion for protective orders; Demurrer; Motion to strike | DENIED (subpoenas); OVERRULED (demurrer); DENIED (motion to strike) | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2022-1276938 Uthman vs. Angel Babies Surrogacy & Egg Donation LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Amend Judgment to Award Attorney’s Fees, Prejudgment Interest and Costs | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2023-1334704 Woodforest National Bank vs. Nissani | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED as to Defendants Nissani and HSK Investments; DENIED as to Defendants Leoni, Rashti, and Sarraf | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2024-1424606 Vega vs. Bearley | orange Civil | Demurrer to answer | SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2025-1455712 Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Sofonio | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2026-1553859 Bussolini vs. Ma | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2023-1363467 Manoussi vs. Sterling Infosystems, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to withdraw from arbitration and for monetary sanctions | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2023-01318557 Alexander vs. Bhavsar | orange Civil | Motion to exclude testimony | DENIED in part, GRANTED in part | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2024-1419322 Rodriguez vs. Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to quash service of summons | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2025-1516494 Kimberly Arms, LLC vs. James D. White, as Trustee of the Henry A. Fredricks Separate Property Trust dated October 12, 1988 | orange Civil | Motion to strike | DENIED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2025-1465984 Anaya-Flores vs. Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc | orange Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay the Action | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
2026-1552790 Saadian vs. Beach Executive Plaza, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
2025-1471111 Kiannasr vs. General Motors LLC | orange Civil | Motion for attorney fees | GRANTED in part | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
2021-1222421 Richards vs. LoanDepot, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for Reconsideration | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
2025-1521814 Nguyen vs. Nguyen | orange Civil | Motion for summary adjudication | CONTINUED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
2025-1526591 Logan vs. Hillis | orange Civil | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
2026-1583700 Peter Yun as Representative of Emergency Committee to Save Huntington Beach Baptist Church of Huntington Beach vs. Gateway Seminary | orange Civil | Motion to expunge lis pendens | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
2024-1424513 Brown vs. The Kroger Co | orange Civil | Motion for a new trial | DENIED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
2024-1396920 Centennial Bolt, Inc. vs. Cordova Bolt, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for attorney’s fees | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
2025-1529277 National Funding, Inc. vs. Golden Construction, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2024-1380763 Arellano vs. General Motors, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2025-1492523 Terry vs. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2024-1403454 Giziotis vs. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | orange Civil | Trial motions | To be ruled on at a later date | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2025-1514475 Toner vs. Aurora Heights, LLC | orange Civil | Other | No tentative. The Court has questions for counsel. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2024-1412353 Mitchell vs. Carrasco | orange Civil | Case Management Conference | Case Management Conference only | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2023-1356203 Guo vs. Zhang | orange Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2024-1383020 Bigalimov vs. Alsulaiman | orange Civil | Motion for Reconsideration | DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2025-1529712 Lorton vs. Peak Power Solutions, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer SUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in part; Motion to Strike GRANTED in part and DENIED in part | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2019-01049441 Applied Medical Distribution Corporation vs. Jarrells | orange Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine No. 1; Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine No. 2; Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine No. 3; Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine No. 4; Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine No. 5 | GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART; GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART; GRANTED; GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART; GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
2023-1338703 Biltagi vs. Transamerica Life Insurance Company | orange Civil | Motion for judgment on the pleadings | DENIED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2025-1495388 Sirott vs. Giammichele Law, APC | orange Civil | Demurrer | CONTINUED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2025-1511360 Salazar vs. Law Offices of Michael A. Taibi, P.C. | orange Civil | Motion to arbitrate | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2026-1542680 Pi-Fang Yang, trustee of YPF Trust vs. Bingham | orange Civil | Motion for preliminary injunction | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2023-1370142 Katich vs. Peifer | orange Civil | Motion for summary adjudication | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2025-1469117 New Beginnings Diversified LLC vs. H Greg Auto Buena Park LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer; Motion to strike | Demurrer overruled in part/sustained in part; Motion to strike granted in part | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2025-1528928 Handy vs. Exodus Cry, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer | CONTINUED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2025-1514475 Toner vs. Aurora Heights, LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2026-1552103 Alvarado vs. Prime Tech Cabinets, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer | CONTINUED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2025-1508956 Trejo vs. Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike | SUSTAINED / GRANTED with leave to amend | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2023-1320424 Cardenas Villegas vs. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Strike or Tax Costs | DENIED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2023-1363467 Manoussi vs. Sterling Infosystems, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to Withdraw from Arbitration and for Monetary Sanctions | CONTINUED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2025-1536771 Nguyen vs. Coast Community College District | orange Civil | Motion for Preliminary Injunction | DENIED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2025-1502493 Plush Transportation, LLC vs. Pep Boys, LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer to FAC; Motion to Strike FAC | SUSTAINED / GRANTED with leave to amend | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2024-1404974 SINGSON vs. JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs | GRANTED in part | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2026-1558154 BP Holdings RHO LLC vs. Duan | orange Civil | Motion for Leave to Conduct Discovery | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2024-1448174 Mourshaki vs. Farmers Insurance Company, INC | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment | GRANTED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2025-1514475 Toner vs. Aurora Heights, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to Strike | DENIED | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2025-1478659 Esquivel vs. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., INC | orange Civil | Demurrer to FAC; Motion to Strike FAC | SUSTAINED / GRANTED with leave to amend | Jul 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 |
2025-1524146 Salgado vs. Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) | orange Civil | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2025-1525455 Chatterfield vs. Yanez | orange Civil | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to strike | SUSTAINED with leave to amend; Motion to strike is moot | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2024-1401357 Knutson vs. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2025-1517383 Skallerud vs. Petsmart LLC | orange Civil | Demurrer to the third cause of action | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2026-1545921 King Shin Ship Management Co. vs. Beyond Loan 1 LLC | orange Civil | Motion to compel arbitration and stay proceedings | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2024-1417627 Sullivan vs. Hawkins | orange Civil | Claim of Exemption | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2023-1332366 Adorn Premiums LLC vs. J Style Premiums, LCC | orange Civil | Motion to continue the trial date | DENIED as moot | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2023-1356907 Hook vs. Rocha | orange Civil | Cross-Complainant Live Nation Worldwide Inc.’s motion for leave to file an amended cross-complaint | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2025-1488642 Swannie vs. Swannie | orange Civil | Defendant Pacific Dealer Center, Inc.’s motion for relief from default | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2025-1505314 Davenport vs. Akua Behavioral Health, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to compel arbitration | DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2025-1480066 Masaoka vs. ALHV, LLC | orange Civil | General demurrer to Complaint; Motion to strike | SUSTAINED with leave to amend; Motion to strike granted with leave to amend | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
2023-1311590 CEP America-California vs. Citrus Valley Physicians Group, A Medical Corporation | orange Civil | Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine No. 14; Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine No. 15 | Motion in Limine No. 14 is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; Motion in Limine No. 15 is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
2025-1469238 Sais vs. Cubesmart | orange Civil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2023-1363391 Baselyos vs. Stumbaugh & Associates, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion in Limine No. 1; Motion in Limine No. 2; Motion in Limine No. 3; Motion in Limine No. 4; Motion in Limine No. 5; Motion in Limine No. 6; Motion in Limine No. 7; Motion in Limine No. 8; Motion in Limine No. 9; Motion in Limine No. 10; Defendant's Motion in Limine No. 1; Defendant's Motion in Limine No. 2; Defendant's Motion in Limine No. 3; Defendant's Motion in Limine No. 4; Defendant's Motion in Limine No. 5; Defendant's Motion in Limine No. 6; Defendant's Motion in Limine No. 7 | GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2025-1517586 Je Beaute, Inc. vs. Guo | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | Granted | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2026-1549234 Roe vs. Doe 1, Religious School | orange Civil | Motion to seal Certificates of Merit and proceed under fictitious name | Granted | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2021-1178346 HONOR FINANCE, LLC vs. SPIREON, INC. | orange Civil | General demurrer by Plaintiffs/Cross-Defendants to the First Amended Cross-Complaint | Overruled in part and sustained in part with leave to amend | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2024-1424606 Vega vs. Bearley | orange Civil | Demurrer to answer | Overruled in part and sustained in part | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2025-1501284 Wei vs. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer to Sixth Cause of Action; Motion to strike prayer for punitive damages | Demurrer sustained; Motion to strike granted with leave to amend | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2024-1411554 Abdullah vs. Figueroa | orange Civil | Motion for Terminating Sanctions; Motion for Monetary Sanctions | Terminating sanctions denied; monetary sanctions of $18,970.10 granted | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2025-1481436 Bank of America vs. Bixby | orange Civil | Opposition to Judgment Debtor’s Claim of Exemption | Funds in the amount of $69,338.90 are not exempt | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2026-1550175 Taylor vs. Hyundai Motor America | orange Civil | Motion to compel arbitration | Denied | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2023-1331349 Lowe vs. Haverkamp | orange Civil | Motion for summary judgment | Denied | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2023-1353566 Holiday vs. The City of Newport Beach | orange Civil | Motion for summary judgment or adjudication | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2024-1394324 Meador vs. Bricks and Mortar Entertainment LLC | orange Civil | Motion for Order Permitting Filing of Corrected Memorandum of Costs Summary and Worksheet | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2025-1517503 Debdeb vs. Fair Trade Real Estate, Inc. | orange Civil | Special motion to strike | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2024-1408350 Guo vs. Je Beaute, Inc. | orange Civil | N/A | CONTINUED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2024-1420864 Goldsworthy vs. FCA US, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for attorneys' fees | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2025-1501947 Deckers Fine Gifts & Collectibles, Inc. vs. Pearson | orange Civil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED with 15 days leave to amend | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2025-1488244 Oozoonian vs. Innovative Service Technology Management Services, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to set aside dismissal | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2026-1540706 Inszone Insurance Services LLC vs. Torres | orange Civil | Motion for preliminary injunction | DENIED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2025-1514110 Consumers Pipe & Supply Co. vs. Pen Manufacturing, LLC | orange Civil | Motion to be relieved as counsel | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2025-1522979 Marquez vs. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC | orange Civil | Motion for judgment on the pleadings | GRANTED with 30 days leave to amend | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
2021-1222421 Richards vs. LoanDepot, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion to correct order taxing costs; Motion for reconsideration | Reconsideration of expert witness fees; previous order of $116,772.93 | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2021-1231301 Gulham vs. Younge | orange Civil | Motion for judgment on the pleadings | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2024-1376456 Khorramian vs. BMW of North America, LLC | orange Civil | Motion for summary judgment; Motion for summary adjudication | GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2024-1424513 Brown vs. The Kroger Co | orange Civil | Motion for summary adjudication | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2025-1482423 Ferrino vs. City of Anaheim | orange Civil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED IN PART, OVERRULED IN PART | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2023-1339526 Huerta vs. Cedar Fair, LP | orange Civil | Motion to substitute plaintiff | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2024-1408350 Guo vs. Je Beaute, Inc. | orange Civil | Motion for summary judgment | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2024-1429127 Gonzalez vs. Sewcalpros, LLC | orange Civil | Motion in Limine | Various | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2023-1368679 Deleon vs. FCA US, LLC. | orange Civil | Motion in Limine | Various | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2026-1555405 SJO Investments, LLC vs. Kipp | orange Civil | Motion to expunge lis pendens | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2025-1470204 Allied Public Adjusters, Inc. vs. G.D. Baca, Inc. | orange Civil | Demurrer | SUSTAINED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2025-1484192 Mucatel vs. Arbor Palms of Anaheim | orange Civil | Motion to be appointed personal representative | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2026-1545921 King Shin Ship Management Co. vs. Beyond Loan 1 LLC | orange Civil | Application for right to attach order and order for issuance of writ of attachment | DENIED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2025-1513210 Zapata vs. General Motors LLC | orange Civil | Motion for leave to file First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2025-1482423 Ferrino vs. City of Anaheim | orange Civil | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
2021-1222421 Richards vs. LoanDepot, Inc. | orange Civil | motion to correct order taxing costs | CONTINUED | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
2025-1470204 Allied Public Adjusters, Inc. vs. G.D. Baca, Inc. | orange Civil | general demurrer | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
2024-1424513 Brown vs. The Kroger Co | orange Civil | motion for summary adjudication | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
2023-1339526 Huerta vs. Cedar Fair, LP | orange Civil | motion to substitute plaintiff | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Scott A. Steiner's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 150 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Scott A. Steiner has a 44% grant rate (18% denial rate, 9% continued). Counties active: ORANGE.
What kinds of motions does Judge Scott A. Steiner hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Scott A. Steiner'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.