Page 2 Fresno County Superior Courts Tentative Rulings

Re: Jackson v. General Motors, LLC Superior Court Case No. 23CECG02290 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Motion to Withdraw Tentative Ruling: To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure section 1019.5, subdivision (a), no...

Re: Douglas v. ABC Cooling & Heating Services, LLC et al. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG01926 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Defendant Liberty Insurance Corporation to Enforce Settlement Tentative Ruling: To order off calendar. Explanation: Defendant Liberty Insurance Corporation (“Defendant”) seeks to enforce...

Re: Baker v. Polich Case No. 24CECG02554 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: Defendant’s Motion to Quash Service of Summons Tentative Ruling: To grant defendant Tom Polich’s motion to quash service of the summons and complaint on him. (Code Civ. Proc., § 418.10.) Explanation: “ A defendant, on or before the last day o...

Re: Lopez v. Colmenero, et al. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03594 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: (1) by Plaintiff to Enforce Settlement (2) by Plaintiff for Sanctions (3) by Defendants to Set Aside Settlement Agreement Tentative Ruling: To grant Plaintiff’s motion to enforce the settlement agreement. Plaintiff is ...

Re: Krejcik v. City of Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG03634 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Plaintiff Kirsten Krejcik for Reconsideration Tentative Ruling: To deny. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1008.) Explanation: Plaintiff seeks reconsideration of the court’s September 3, 2026 rulings denying plaintiff’s motion t...

Re: Beth Amber Smith v. Southern California Edison Company Superior Court Case No. 26CECG00752 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Plaintiff for leave to file a First Amended Complaint Tentative Ruling: To Grant To grant, with the exception that the court does not grant the request to direct the clerk to file the docum...

Re: Moreno v. Garcia et al. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG03667 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Motion to Compel Compliance Tentative Ruling: To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure section 1019.5, subdivision (a), ...

Re: Perez Santillan v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG05080 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for an Order Compelling Compliance with Inspection Demand, and Request for Sanctions Tentative Ruling: To deny as moot. To impose sanctions in the re...

Re: Gutierrez, et al. v. Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC Superior Court Case No. 23CECG01447 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: by Defendant Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC to Compel Plaintiff-in-Intervention Pacific Compensation Insurance Company’s Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One, and Requests for Produc...

Re: Lentz v. Gill, et al. Superior Court Case No. 26CU00916 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Special Motions to Strike Complaint by Defendants Lance E. Armo and Niklas K. Hugosson. Tentative Ruling: To grant, as to defendants Lance E. Armo and Niklas K. Hugosson. Attorney’s fees are awarded to counsel for defendant H...

Re: Hernandez v. Norwood Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04184 Hernandez v. Norwood Superior Court Case No. 24CECG05367 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Plaintiff Monica Hernandez to Consolidate Tentative Ruling: To deny, without prejudice. Explanation: On December 10, 2024, plaintiff Monica Hernandez (“Plaintif...

Re: Gaytan v. Family Dollar, LLC Case No. 25CECG05902 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration of Plaintiff’s Individual PAGA Claim and to Stay Representative PAGA Claims Tentative Ruling: To grant defendant’s motion to compel plaintiff to arbitrate her individual PAGA claim, and to...

Re: Legal Impact for Chickens v. Foster Farms, LLC et al. Superior Court Case No. 26CU00859 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Plaintiff Legal Impact for Chickens for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sumner Drew Givens and Ashely Monti Tentative Ruling: To grant as to each of Sumner Drew Givens and Ashely Monti. (Cal. Rules ...

Re: Lee v. Ly Case No. 22CECG02744 Hearing Date: October 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: Defendant Xiong “Tonnah” Her’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Tentative Ruling: To grant defendant Xiong “Tonnah” Her’s motion for judgment on the pleadings as to plaintiff’s entire corrected fifth amended complaint (5AC) against her, as the ...

Re: Carmello v. 3D Property Management, et al Superior Court Case No. 26CU00070 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motions(x2): Demurrer Tentative Ruling: To sustain defendants’ demurrers with leave to amend. Plaintiff is granted with leave to amend. Plainitff shall file and serve the first amended complaint no later than 21 d...

Re: Porfirio v. Industrias Vinicas, Inc. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG00663 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: by Plaintiff for Leave to Amend Tentative Ruling: To grant on the conditions described below. (Code Civ. Proc., § 473, subd. (a)(1).) Plaintiff is required to file the First Amended Complaint within 10 days fro...

Re: Deeasha Eddings vs. Saint Agnes Medical Center Superior Court Case No. 22CECG03112 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: by Defendant Ik Hyun Sung, M.D. for Summary Judgment Tentative Ruling: To continue to Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. in Department 503. Plaintiffs must file and serve the corrected declarati...

Re: Smith v. Abakah Superior Court Case No. 24CECG01640 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Defendant for an Order Compelling Responses of Plaintiff Fraisure Smith to Form Interrogatories (Set Two), Special Interrogatories (Set One), and Production of Documents (Set One), to Deem Admissions Admitted, and for Monetary ...

Re: Monroy v. Grant Mercantile Agency et al. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01480 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Plaintiff Jessica S. Monroy to Compel Compliance Tentative Ruling: To sua sponte recall and strike subpoenas issued on behalf of Plaintiff on December 31, 2025; April 20, 2026; July 9, 2026; July 29, 202...

Re: FFF Enterprises, Inc. v. Big Valley Eye Inc. Superior Court Case No. 23CECG03837 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Defendant Big Valley Eye, Inc. for an Order Compelling Responses from Plaintiff FFF Enterprises, Inc. Tentative Ruling: To grant the motion to compel initial responses to Form Interrogatories, Set On...

Re: City of Fresno v. Art Terzian Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02985 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motions (x3): by Plaintiff City of Fresno Compelling Defendant Art Terzian’s Initial Responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Requests for Production of Documents Tentative Ruling: To continue the mat...

Re: Moises Lomeli vs. General Motors LLC Case No. 24CECG03892 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Costs Tentative Ruling: To grant and award fees of $20,086.50 and costs of $978.36, in favor of plaintiff Moises A. Lomeli. Explanation: Plaintiff Moises A. Lomeli (“Plaintiff”) seeks an awa...

Re: Creditors Bureau USA vs. TSB AG Inc. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG03489 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Cross-Defendant Seppi M.S.P.A % Seppi M. AG for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jonathan P. Labukas Tentative Ruling: To grant. (Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 9.40(a).) Jonathan P. Labukas is admitted as counsel pro h...

Re: Stellar Solar, Inc. v. Amazing Energy Partners, Inc. et al. Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02818 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Plaintiff Stellar Solar, Inc. to Strike Amazing Energy Partners, Inc.’s Answer and Cross-Complaint Tentative Ruling: To grant and strike the answer and cross-complaint as to defendant ...

Re: Sanger Fence Company, Inc. v. Security Contractors Services, Inc. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG03716 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Tentative Ruling: To overrule the demurrer to the first, second, third, fifth, and sixth causes of action. (Code Civ. Proc., §430.10, subd. (e)...

Re: Ramirez v. Fort Washington Golf and Country Club Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02900 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement Tentative Ruling: To grant. Explanation: Certification of Class for Settlement Settlements preceding class certification ...

Re: Alba-Uribe v. County of Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG03353 Hearing Date: October 14, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: Defendants County of Fresno and Malgorzata Trexler’s Demurrer and Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Complaint Tentative Ruling: To sustain, with leave to amend, the demurrer to the first, second, third, fo...

Re: In re: Ixchel Bojorquez-Rodriguez Superior Court Case No. 26CU03233 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 403. Tentative Ruling: To grant the petition and sign the...

Re: Lemus v. Quinto Superior Court Case No. 26CU01658 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Petition to compromise minor’s claim Tentative Ruling: To grant. Petitioner Dario Lemus is directed to file a new proposed order approving compromise by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026. No appearances are necessary. To set a st...

Re: Huerta v. Batth Farms, Inc. Case No. 21CECG01833 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and PAGA Settlement Tentative Ruling: To grant plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of the class and PAGA settlement. If oral argument is timely requested, it will be ent...

Re: Hill v. Nuser Superior Court Case No. 24CECG01381 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Plaintiff Matthew Hill’s Motions to Compel Defendant Brinker International’s Further Responses to Discovery Requests and for Monetary Sanctions Tentative Ruling: To grant plaintiff’s motion to compel further responses to Requests f...

Re: Renya v. Canales, et al. Superior Court Case No. 26CECG00034 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: Defendant NewRez, LLC’s Demurrer to the Complaint Tentative Ruling: To sustain the demurrer as to the second, third, fourth, and fifth causes of action as to defendant Newrez LLC, with leave to amend. (Code Civ. Proc., § 4...

Re: North Mill Equipment Finance LLC v. Guzman Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01224 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Plaintiff for an Order Compelling Responses of Defendant Ignacio Guzman to Form Interrogatories (Set One) and Production of Documents (Set One), to Deem Admissions Admitted, and for Monetary Sanctions ...

Re: LS Power Grid California, LLC v. Chicago Title Company et al. Superior Court Case No. 26CU00432 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Plaintiff LS Power Grid California LLC for Prejudgment Possession Tentative Ruling: To grant. Order signed. No appearances necessary. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.13...

Re: In Matter of Jennifer Arellano Superior Court Case No. 26CU03226 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim Tentative Ruling: To deny, without prejudice. Petitioner must file an amended petition, with appropriate supporting papers and proposed orders, and obtain a new hearing date for c...

Re: In re Jay’Ceon Boughton Superior Court Case No. 26CU03181 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim Tentative Ruling: To grant and sign the proposed order. No appearances necessary. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure section 1019.5, subdi...

Re: Bernabe C. Rivas, as Trustee of the Bernie Rivas Separate Property Trust v. Larry Rivas Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01643 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: Default Prove-Up Tentative Ruling: To deny, without prejudice. Explanation: “The court shall examine into and determine the plaintiff’s title against the c...

Re: Barry v. Sunshine Investments, LLC Superior Court Case No. 23CECG02711 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: By Defendants for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Adjudication Tentative Ruling: To deny defendants’ motion for summary judgment. To deny defendants’ motion for summary adjudication. (Code Civ. Proc., ...

Re: Estate of Joe L. Faz v. Harman trucking, Inc., et al. Superior Court Case No. 20CECG03757 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: by Defendant California Department of Transportation for Judgment on the Pleadings Tentative Ruling: To deny the motion for judgment on the pleadings as to the Estate of Stephanie Zulenka Faz...

Re: County of Fresno v. FFP Fund III Lessee12, LLC Superior Court Case No. 26CU00555 Hearing Date: October 13, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: (1) By Defendant and Cross-Complainant FFP Fund III Lessee12, LLC for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David B. Lurie (2) By Defendant and Cross-Complainant FFP Fund III Lessee12, LLC for Admission Pro Hac Vic...

Re: Phillips v. Bail-U-Out Bail Bonds Superior Court Case No. 24CECG00641 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Petition for Removal of Bail Bond Lien If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 502. Tentative Ruling: To deny without prejudice. (Pen...

Re: Ung v. Broder Bros. Co. Superior Court Case No. 23CECG01529 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: by Plaintiffs for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 502. Tentative Ruling: To grant ...

Re: Vazquez v. Lithia FMF, Inc. Superior Court Case No. 23CECG04212 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: By Plaintiff for Attorney’s Fees and Costs If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 502. Tentative Ruling: To award attorney’s fees in the a...

Re: Gutierrez v. Rodriguez Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02467 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Plaintiff Antonette Gutierrez to Expunge Lis Pendens If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 403. Tentative Ruling: To grant and order Fresno...

Re: DeJesus v. Clovis Seventh-Day Adventist Church Superior Court Case No. 25CECG05065 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Defendant Central California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists on Demurrer to Amended Complaint and Motion to Strike Tentative Ruling: To continue the hearing for the demurrer and motion to str...

Re: WPG La Quinta Villas, LLC v. UMB Bank, National Association Superior Court Case No. 25CECG03225 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: Defendant UMB Bank, National Association’s Demurrer to Plaintiffs, WPG La Quinta Villas, LLC and Woodbridge Pacific Group, LLC Second Amended Complaint Tentative Ruling: To overrule Defe...

Re: Newman v. Altamirano, et al. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04431 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: by Defendant Robin Bustos to Determine Settlement is in Good Faith If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 502. Tentative Ruling: To gra...

Re: Lopez v. JD Home Rentals Case No. 25CECG05598 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Demurrer to First Amended Complaint If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 403. Tentative Ruling: To continue the hearing on the demurrer to November 19, 20...

Re: Gonzalez v. Duran et al. Superior Court Case No. 22CECG03478 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Motion for Summary Judgment If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 403. Tentative Ruling: To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been...

Re: Kaler v. Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc., et al. Superior Court Case No. 23CECG05268 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: by Defendants for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative, for Summary Adjudication If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department...

Re: Steven Rapada v. Kitchell Contractors, Inc. Superior Court Case No. 26CECG01385 Hearing Date: October 8, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Defendant Kitchell CEM, Inc. for Admission Pro Hac Vice of J. Adam Tate Tentative Ruling: To grant. (Cal. Rules of Ct., Rule 9.40(a).) J. Adam Tate is admitted as counsel pro hac vice in Fresno Super...

Re: Melissa Gayer v. Debra Rouse Superior Court Case No. 26CU00049 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: 1) Defendant Debra Rouse’s Demurrer and Motion to Strike 2) Plaintiff Melissa Gayer’s Request for Preliminary Injunction Tentative Ruling: To sustain the demurrer to the complaint, with leave to amend. Plaintiff is grante...

Re: In re: Maria Marin-Perez Superior Court Case No. 26CU02657 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim Tentative Ruling: To grant the petition and sign the proposed orders. No appearances necessary. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure section...

Re: Startop SPV – Long Angle Investments LLC v. Startop Investments, LLC et al. Superior Court Case No. 26CECG00163 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Defendant Laura Hardcastle, as Trustee of the Hardcastle Family Trust to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertai...

Re: Martinez v. Gonzalez Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00489 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Reconsideration Tentative Ruling: To vacate and strike the dismissal entered on October 22, 2025. If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 403. ...

Re: Botello-Vargas v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG03378 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: by Defendant to Compel Vehicle Inspection and Deposition of Plaintiff Eric Botello-Vargas Tentative Ruling: Defendant’s motion to compel vehicle inspection is rendered moot by plaintiff’s response th...

Re: Sylvia Alaniz vs. BMW of North America, LLC Superior Court Case No. 26CECG00059 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Plaintiff, Sylvia Alaniz, Compelling the Deposition of Defendant BMW of North America, LLC’s Person Most Qualified, as well as Sanctions Tentative Ruling: To deny plaintiff, Sylvia Alaniz’s motion co...

Re: Arthur Boothes v. Robert Bayless Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02932 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: by Defendants to Compel Production of Subpoenaed Documents from Rincon Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Tentative Ruling: To deny. Explanation: Defendants EFuel, LLC and Arturo Hernandez (“defendants”) move to c...

Re: Montejano v. Educational Employees Credit Union Superior Court Case No. 26CU01318 Legarretta v. Educational Employees Credit Union Superior Court Case No. 26CU01348 Deranian v. Educational Employees Credit Union Superior Court Case No. 26CU01362 Ashkharian v. Educational Employees Credit Union Superior Court Case No. 26CU01371 L...

Re: Navarrete v. DDS Transport, Inc. et al. Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00155 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: By Defendants DDS Transport, Inc. and Harpreet Singh to Tax Costs Tentative Ruling: To grant in part and tax costs of Plaintiff Jose Navarrete in the sum of $141,147.22. Plaintiff Jose Navarrete’s recoverab...

Re: In re: Francisco Marin-Perez Superior Court Case No. 26CU02654 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim Tentative Ruling: To grant the petition and sign the proposed orders. No appearances necessary. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure sec...

Re: Don Arax v. Fresno Unified School District Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02449 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: by Plaintiff for Summary Adjudication Tentative Ruling: To grant summary adjudication of the Second and Third affirmative defenses of defendant Fresno Unified School District. Explanation: A party may ...

Re: Sanchez v. Zamora II Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04030 Hearing Date: October 7, 2025 (Dept. 501) Motions (x3): Petitions to Compromise Claims of Minors Tentative Ruling: To deny without prejudice. Petitioner must file amended petitions, with appropriate supporting papers and proposed orders. Explanation: Petitioner does not pr...

Re: Estate of Diamond Robinson v. Parish et al. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG05024 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Defendant Saint Agnes Medical Center for Summary Judgment If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Wednesday, October 13, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 503. Tentative Ruling...

Re: Jillian Larsen v. The County of Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG03986 Hearing Date: October 7, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Defendant County of Fresno for Summary Judgment Tentative Ruling: To grant defendant's motion for summary judgment. (Code Civ. Proc., § 437c.) Defendant is directed to submit to this court, within five days...

Re: Iler v. Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center Superior Court Case No. 23CECG03097 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Defendant Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication Tentative Ruling: The parties are directed to appear. The court intends...

Re: Guzman v. Maravilla et al. Superior Court Case No. 23CECG02929 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Petition to Compel Arbitration Tentative Ruling: To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure section 1019.5, subdivision (a...

Re: Sandra Alvarez v. Midfirst Bank Superior Court Case No. 25CECG05174 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Plaintiff, Sandra Alvarez, Compelling Production of Trustee Sale Authority, Verification Materials, and QWR Responses Tentative Ruling: To deny. Explanation: Plaintiff, Sandra Alvarez, (“Alvarez” or “plaintiff”)...

Re: Americreditfinancial Services, Inc. v. Ibrahim Superior Court Case No. 25CECG04247 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Application for Writ of Possession Tentative Ruling: To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure sectio...

Re: Brooklyn Farms, LLC v. Fromaggio Farms, LLC et al. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG05078 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Plaintiff to Strike Answer and Cross-Complaint Tentative Ruling: To grant and strike the answer and cross-complaint as to defendant Fromaggio Farms, LLC, without leave to amend. (Code Civ. Proc., ...

Re: Aranzasu v. Central Unified School District et al. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG03077 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Motion to be Relieved as Counsel Tentative Ruling: To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure sect...

Re: Raymond Ghermezian APLC v. Comprehensive Pain Management Center, Inc., et al. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04001 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: by Plaintiff for Stakeholder Discharge, Attorney Fees and Release of Funds Tentative Ruling: To deny. Explanation: “When a person may be subject to conflicting claims...

Re: Biechler v. FCA US, LLC Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04442 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: Motion to be Relieved as Counsel Tentative Ruling: To deny without prejudice. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(d).) Explanation: “The notice of motion and motion, the declaration, and the proposed order must be served on ...

Re: Jordan v. Housing Authority of the City of Fresno et al. Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02640 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Defendant GSF Properties, Inc. for Order to Compel Plaintiff’s Initial Responses to Form Interrogatories, to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted, and Compel Attendance at Deposition; Reques...

Re: Mic-Bry8, LLC v. Romelia Valdez Superior Court Case No. 26CECG00676 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: by Petitioner Mic-Bry8, LLC for Approval of Transfer of Payment Rights Tentative Ruling: To deny without prejudice. Explanation: The Structured Settlement Protection Act governs transfers of structured settlement ...

Re: Michael Delgado v. Ford Motor Company Superior Court Case No. 24CECG05167 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Defendant Ford Motion Company for Summary Adjudication Tentative Ruling: To deny defendant’s motion for summary adjudication as to Plaintiff's second cause of action for violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warran...

Re: Ron Miller Enterprises, Inc. v. Bobadilla Case No. 24CECG02665 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: Plaintiff’s Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Costs Tentative Ruling: To grant plaintiff’s motion for attorney’s fees of $13,110.00 and costs of $1,348.71. (Civil Code, § 1717.) Plaintiff shall submit a separate proposed judgm...

Re: Mann-Herbert v. Peachwood Medical Group Clovis, Inc. Case No. 21CECG01599 Hearing Date: July 16, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: Plaintiffs’ Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement and Reasonable Attorney’s Fees and Costs Tentative Ruling: To deny plaintiffs’ motion for approval of PAGA settlement and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs,...

Re: Alyssa Herrera v. ASFC LLC Superior Court Case No. 25CECG02335 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Defendants to Compel Arbitration Tentative Ruling: To grant defendants ASFC, LLC and Aspen Skilled Healthcare, Inc. motion to compel arbitration of all of plaintiff Alyssa Herrera individual non-class claims, and to di...

Re: Lopez v. Selma Auto Mall, Inc., et al. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01871 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 502) Motion: by Plaintiff for an Order Compelling Defendants Selma Auto Mall, Inc. and Visalia Motors, LLC’s Further Responses to Form Interrogatories –General, Form Interrogatories – Employment, and Requests for Production ...

Re: Pardis Orchards, LP v. Nor-Cal Pump & Well Drilling, Inc., et al. Superior Court Case No. 23CECG01183 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: by Defendant Western Farm Management, LLC for an Order Determining Good Faith of Settlement Tentative Ruling: To take the matter off calendar. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, ...

Re: Mitchell v. Channel et al. Superior Court Case No. 23CECG03748 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Defendant Ark of Safety Apostol Faith Temple, Inc. dba Paradigm Transport Services for Reconsideration of Order Denying Motion to Quash Service of Summons Tentative Ruling: To deny. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1008.) If oral...

Re: Hughey v. Promesa Apartments Superior Court Case No. 25CECG05700 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Defendant Fresno 1101 Parkway, LP on Demurrer to the Complaint Tentative Ruling: To sustain defendant Fresno 1101 Parkway, LP’s general and special demurrers to the complaint with leave to amend. (Code Civ. Proc., § ...

Re: In Re: Angel Eduardo Antonio Kuripeth Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00038 In Re: Oscar Antonio Garcia Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00039 In Re: Steven Antonio Kuripeth Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00040 In Re: Justin Antonio Kuripeth Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00041 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Petit...

Re: Lucas v. SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC, et al. Superior Court Case No. 21CECG01943 Consolidated with Magallan v. SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC, et al. Superior Court Case No. 21CECG03840 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: Report by Plaintiffs Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 384, Subdivision (b) Tentative R...

Re: April Guevara v. General Motors LLC Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01184 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: Plaintiff, April Guevara’s Motion for Payment of Attorney Fees and Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses Tentative Ruling: To grant the motion for attorney fees and costs in the amount of $17,367.61. Payment shall ...

Re: French v. Boyajian Superior Court Case No. 22CECG01923 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: By Plaintiff for Terminating Sanctions Tentative Ruling: To deny. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 2030.290, subd. (c), and 2031.300 subd. (c).) Explanation: Section 2023.010 defines “misuses of the discovery process” as including, “failing ...

Re: In re Jacob Cox Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01228 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim Tentative Ruling: To deny without prejudice. Petitioner Jessica Cox must file a new petition, with appropriate supporting papers and proposed orders, and obtain a new hearing date for considerati...

Re: Rakesh v. Segway, Inc. et al. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01317 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice If oral argument is timely requested, such argument will be heard on Thursday July 16, 2026 at 3:30 pm. Tentative Ruling: To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed...

Re: NICBYTE, LLC v. Community West Bank Superior Court Case No. 24CECG01486 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: (1) Defendant’s Motion to Seal (2) Plaintiffs’ Motion to Seal (3) Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment, or alternatively Summary Adjudication Tentative Ruling: To grant Defendant’s motion to seal non-party b...

Re: Hatcher v. the Estate of Steven Meunier Superior Court Case No. 21CECG01638 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 503) Motion: Default Prove-Up Tentative Ruling: To deny without prejudice. Explanation: Plaintiff has not submitted admissible evidence of the damages sustained and sought. The court is required to render default judgme...

Re: Proe v. Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC Case No. 24CECG00068 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval of Class and PAGA Settlement Tentative Ruling: To grant plaintiff’s motion for final approval of the class and PAGA settlement. (Code Civ. Proc., § 382; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.769.) If...

Re: Covarrubio v. City of Fresno Superior Court Case No. 26CECG00277 Hearing Date: July 15, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim Tentative Ruling: To deny, without prejudice. Petitioner must file an amended petition, with appropriate supporting papers and proposed orders, and obtain a new hearing date for cons...

Re: Perez v. Aragon Superior Court Case No. 25CECG05717 Hearing Date: July 14, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: By Defendant Jose Aragon for Order Deeming Request for Admissions Admitted; Request for Sanctions Tentative Ruling: To grant defendant Jose Aragon’s motion to deem requests for admissions admitted by plaintiff Ed Perez. The truth of...

Re: Koskiniemi v. Jennings et al. Superior Court Case No. 21CECG03751 Hearing Date: July 14, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint Tentative Ruling: To take off calendar, as no moving papers have been filed. If oral argument is timely requested, such argument will heard be on Thursday July 16, 2026 at 3:30 ...

Re: Doe v. Fresno Unified School District et al. Superior Court Case No. 23CECG03206 Hearing Date: July 14, 2026 (Dept. 501) Motion: By Defendant Samuel Confectioner for Permanent Remote Appearance Tentative Ruling: To grant in part, as to the request for remote appearance at the August 7, 2026, Trial Readiness Conference. To deny on ...

Re: In the Matter of Andrade Superior Court Case No. 26CU00748 Hearing Date: July 14, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Expedited Petition to Compromise Claim of Minor Tentative Ruling: To deny the petition, without prejudice, for the reasons explained below. In the event that oral argument is requested the minor is excused from appearing. If ...

Re: In the Matter of Brea Price Superior Court Case No. 26CU01534 Hearing Date: July 14, 2026 (Dept. 403) Motion: Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim Tentative Ruling: To deny, without prejudice, the petition to approve the compromised claim of minor Brea Price. Petitioner must file an amended petition, with appropriate supporting pa...