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Sonny S. Sandhu
STANISLAUS · 67 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
67
rulings
Granted48%
Denied15%
Continued21%
Other16%
Prevailing party
39
determined
Plaintiff51%
Defendant38%
Mixed10%
At a glance
Grant rate48%
Denial rate15%
Continuance rate21%
First seenMay 15, 2026
Most recentJun 26, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
32
Motion to Compel Further Responses
8
Demurrer
7
Motion for Sanctions
6
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
5
Motion to Strike
3
Motion for Summary Judgment
3
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
2
Motion for Reconsideration
2
Petition
2
Motion for Summary Adjudication
2
Motion for Attorney Fees
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Statewide patterns:Motions to Compel Discovery →Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses →Demurrers →Demurrers to Answer / Cross-Complaint →Motions for Sanctions →Motions to Strike →Motions for Summary Judgment →Motions for Reconsideration (CCP §1008) →Motions for Summary Adjudication (MSA) →Attorney's Fees Motions →
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CV-22-005496 GODINEZ, JESUS vs PLANASA LLC | stanislaus Civil | Final Fairness Hearing | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
CV-25-008195 WELLS FARGO BANK NA vs GARCIA, MONIQUE S | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Dismissal Under C.C.P 664.6 & Enter Judgment Pursuant to Stipulation | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
CV-24-007633 HEITZER, MURRAY vs LIU, ANNA YAN | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
CV-26-000462 CASAREZ, ENRIQUE vs WESTERN DENTAL SERVICES INC | stanislaus Civil | Defendants' Demurrer to Plaintiff's Verified Complaint; Defendants' Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Verified Complaint | OVERRULED, in part, SUSTAINED, in part (Demurrer); GRANTED (Motion to Strike) | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
CV-24-003753 COOPER, LORI vs ROCK STAR LUXURY LIMOS LLC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, Conditional Verification, Approval of Class Notice, Setting of Final Approval Hearing Date | GRANTED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
CV-25-009148 PEREZ, HENRY ERNEST vs VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA INC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One | HEARING REQUIRED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
CV-26-002293 NENEF, DANIEL vs NARAYAN, SHAREENA DEVI | stanislaus Civil | Defendants' Demurrer to the Complaint | SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
CV-24-005362 SMITH, RALPH vs HYDRATION SOURCE LLC | stanislaus Civil | Defendant Hydration Source, LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
CV-26-001048 LANDUCCI, STEPHEN vs ROWE, BENJAMIN | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Demurrer to Complaint; Defendant's Motion to Strike Suit [CCP 425.16] | SUSTAINED / MOOT | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV-25-002580 RUIZ, JOSE RUIZ vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff Jose Ruiz's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff's Request for Demand for Inspection and Production of Documents, Set One, Request for Sanctions | CONTINUED | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV-18-003129 OVRAHIM, NARMELIN vs UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration on Order Granting Summary Judgment | CONTINUED | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV-25-012491 FRELIX, ANTONIO vs OAKLAND MOTOR CARS INC | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Petition to Compel Arbitration, Dismiss Putative Class Claims, and Stay Proceedings | CONTINUED | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
CV-22-000411 PEREZ, AMALIA vs KAUR, BALJINDER | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Attorney's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | DENIED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV-24-009962 THE AGRI GROUP INC vs LEAVITT, BURNS D | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Set Aside Default | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV-25-009889 GARCIA, JOSE ALBERTO ROSALES vs FANT, LILLIAN | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Nunc Pro Tunc Order | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV-23-006729 LUSBY, KARI vs YOUNG, CARTER | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents; Defendant's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
CV-23-004665 PAULEEN BAJWA & MCKELLAR ENTERPRISES vs RAS AUTOMOTIVE INC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions Against Defendant's RAS Automotive Inc., Harinderjit Kaur, and Vik Randhawa; and Their Counsel Philip Minter Esq. | DENIED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
CV-23-006303 HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY INC vs FERREIRA, TIMOTHY | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Enforce Settlement Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 664.6 | DENIED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
CV-25-000052 BANK OF AMERICA NA vs PELAYO, CHRISTINA MARIA | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | GRANTED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
CV-25-005613 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA vs VALDOVINOS, ERIKA | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Order that Matters in Request for Admission of Truth of Facts be Deemed Admitted | GRANTED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
CV-25-005891 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA vs KING, JULIE A | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Order that Matters in Request for Admission of Truth of Facts be Deemed Admitted | GRANTED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
CV-25-009148 PEREZ, HENRY ERNEST vs VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA INC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One | CONTINUED | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
CV-26-002704 CHAHAL, RAJWANT K vs CENTRAL VALLEY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL INC | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
CV-24-002332 CASTRO, MICHAEL ANDREW vs MUSCARELLA, STEVEN | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and Representative Action Settlement and Provisional Class Certification for Settlement Purposes Only | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
CV-23-004553 BARSTOW, CHEYENNE vs PSR EMERITUS INC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
CV-21-000749 SCHMIDT, JON vs TRINUT FARM MANAGEMENT INC | stanislaus Civil | Defendant Sarbjit Athwal's Demurrer to Plaintiff Jon Schmidt's First Amended Complaint (FAC) | OVERRULED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
CV-25-007555 GARY, STANLEY vs VASQUEZMARIN, EMANUEL | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff Stanley Gary's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel; Plaintiff Brian Harrison's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
CV-25-011144 LISTMAN, REBECCA LYNN vs DHILLON, SUKBINDER | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Application of Matthew W. Casey to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
CV-23-003065 WELLS AVE MODESTO LLC vs HAGGERTY CONSTRUCTION INC | stanislaus Civil | Haggerty Construction's Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint | MOOT | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
CV-23-004665 PAULEEN BAJWA & MCKELLAR ENTERPRISES vs RAS AUTOMOTIVE INC | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion for Order Pursuant to C.C.P. 664.6; Defendant's Motion for Order Granting Leave to File Supplemental Answer; Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
CV-24-003630 SYNCHRONY BANK vs MCELVAINE, TAYE | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Set Aside and Vacate Default Judgment | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
CV-24-009962 THE AGRI GROUP INC vs LEAVITT, BURNS D | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Set Aside Default; Court's Motion to Dismiss | CONTINUED | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
CV-24-008466 MILLER, CEDRICK vs HOME OXYGEN COMPANY LLC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
CV-24-006691 PROTO PARTNERSHIP vs AVALOS, ARNOLDO | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
CV-21-005695 GHARRAEE, ZAHRA vs TRADER JOES COMPANY | stanislaus Civil | Cross Appellant's, Zahra Gharraee's Motion to Use Settled Statement on Appeal | DENIED | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
CV-23-001227 CARSON HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE LLC vs TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Demands for Inspection and for Sanctions | GRANTED | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
CV-25-000327 DOORNEWAARD, JOSEPH vs SCONZA CANDY COMPANY | stanislaus Civil | Defendant Sconza Candy Company's Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Individual Paga Claim to Arbitration and to Stay Paga Representative Action Claim | GRANTED | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
CV-24-000847 ORTIZ, ALEJANDRO vs CITY OF MODESTO | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories from the City of Modesto; Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production from the City of Modesto | CONTINUED | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
CV-25-008095 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs BARKHOY, RAMSIN | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Dismissal Without Prejudice and to Enter Judgment Pursuant to CCP 664.6 | GRANTED | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
CV-24-001479 CARRANZA, RAFAELA CERVANTES vs VOLK ENTERPRISES INC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | GRANTED. | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
CV-25-007430 CAPITAL ONE NA vs DEICHMAN, ROBERT | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate Judgment and Dismiss Action Without Prejudice | GRANTED, unopposed. | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
CV-24-002535 QURESHI, FAYYAZ vs DE LA ROSA, MARIA | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Contest Good Faith Settlement | VACATED, at Defendant's request. | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
CV-22-000411 PEREZ, AMALIA vs KAUR, BALJINDER | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Attorney's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | CONTINUED, on the Court's own motion. | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
CV-26-002293 NENEF, DANIEL vs NARAYAN, SHAREENA DEVI | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Demurrer to the Complaint | CONTINUED, on the Court's own motion. | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
CV-23-005108 ESQUIVEL, JUDY vs MONTUY, POLLY | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Set Aside Default | DENIED, without prejudice | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
CV-23-000016 IREIT TURLOCK BLOSSOM VALLEY LLC vs DECHINA 1 BUFFET INC | stanislaus Civil | Defendant Ouchina Buffet, Inc's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint | MOOT | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
CV-25-000315 CRUZ, EFRAIN ESQUIVEL DE LA vs GUTIERREZ, VELIA | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney's Fees and Added Costs | Granted, in part, DENIED, in part | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
CV-23-007007 HAMMERSTROM, BRUCE vs VASQUEZ, GEORGE | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment as to Plaintiff's Complaint for Intentional Tort | GRANTED, unopposed | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
CV-23-000752 RODRIGUEZ, VERONICA vs WW GRAINGER INC | stanislaus Civil | Compliance Hearing | DROPPED | May 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
CV-25-009369 GRIFFITH, TRAVIS vs KORN FERRY ISP LLC | stanislaus Civil | Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration and Dismiss Class Claims | GRANTED | May 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
CV-25-000327 DOORNEWAARD, JOSEPH vs SCONZA CANDY COMPANY | stanislaus Civil | Defendant Sconza Candy Company's Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Individual PAGA Claim to Arbitration and to Stay PAGA Representative Action Claim | CONTINUED | May 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
CV-23-005838 MADRIGAL, MARIA vs BEST DEAL FOOD COMPANY INC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and Representative Action Settlement | GRANTED | May 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
CV-23-002153 WILKINS, JANENE R vs YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses, Without Objections, to Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents to Defendant Yosemite Community College District, Set No. Two, and Request for an Order Awarding Monetary Sanctions Against Defendant and Defense Counsel | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CV-22-000411 PEREZ, AMALIA vs KAUR, BALJINDER | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel | CONTINUED | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CV-25-012483 JACKSON, NICHOLAS TYLER vs GEORGE HILLS COMPANY INC | stanislaus Civil | Defendant George Hills' General and Special Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED in part, OVERRULED in part | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CV-25-008787 GHAI, CHARANJIT vs CITY OF CERES CITY COUNCIL | stanislaus Civil | Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Mandate | CONTINUED | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CV-24-000171 HERNANDEZ, JOSE V vs SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC | stanislaus Civil | Final Fairness | HEARING REQUIRED | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CV-24-008960 RODRIGUEZ, OSCAR vs CUPCAKE BOUTIQUE LLC | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Reclassify Action from Unlimited to Limited Civil Jurisdiction | DENIED without prejudice | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
CV-25-008918 STONE , CLINTON LEE vs STONE , PAUL RUSSELL | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Defendant's Answer | GRANTED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV-24-004931 MONDRAGON, ERIKA vs CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant Central California Child Development Services, Inc.'s Further Responses to Request for Production (Set One); Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant Central California Child Development Services, Inc.'s Further Responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One) | CONTINUED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV-24-007633 HEITZER, MURRAY vs LIU, ANNA YAN | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff's Previous Attorney of Record, Shiloh Parker | DENIED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV-24-007633 HEITZER, MURRAY vs LIU, ANNA YAN | stanislaus Civil | Motion for Sanctions for Misuse of Discovery Process | DENIED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV-25-005710 MIRANDA, MARIO vs PACIFIC SUNRISE ASSOCIATES INC | stanislaus Civil | Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment | GRANTED, conditionally | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV-25-007982 GALLARDO, ROSARIO DAMAR ZEPEDA vs SKITTONE ALMOND SHELLER INC | stanislaus Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV-25-008189 VERDUZCO, MARIA vs NAIDU, SHALVINA | stanislaus Civil | Cross Defendant's Motion to Set Aside Default/Judgment | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
CV-23-006729 LUSBY, KARI vs YOUNG, CARTER | stanislaus Civil | Defendant's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set Five; Defendant's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set Five | GRANTED, in part, DENIED, in part, without prejudice | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
CV-18-003129 OVRAHIM, NARMELIN vs UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY | stanislaus Civil | Plaintiffs' Motion for Reconsideration on Order Granting Summary Judgment | GRANTED, in part, DENIED, in part | May 18, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Sonny S. Sandhu's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 67 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Sonny S. Sandhu has a 48% grant rate (15% denial rate, 21% continued). Counties active: STANISLAUS.
What kinds of motions does Judge Sonny S. Sandhu hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Sonny S. Sandhu'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.