Case Management Calendar
Court Call is not permitted for this calendar.
If the tentative ruling is accepted, no appearance is necessary via Zoom or in person unless otherwise indicated.
The tentative rulings will become the ruling of the Court unless a party desires to be heard. If you desire to appear and present oral argument, YOU MUST NOTIFY Judge Simond’s Judicial Assistant by telephone at (707) 521-6724 and all other opposing parties of your intent to appear, and whether that appearance is in person or via Zoom, no later 4:00 p.m. the court day immediately preceding the day of the hearing.
TO JOIN “ZOOM” ONLINE,
TO JOIN “ZOOM” ONLINE,
Department 18 : https://sonomacourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1607394368?pwd=aW1JTWlIL3NBeE9LVHU2NVVpQlVRUT09
Meeting ID: 160—739—4368
Password: 000169
TO JOIN “ZOOM” BY PHONE,
- By Phone (same meeting ID and password as listed for each calendar):
- +1 (669) 254-5252 US
Guide for participating in court proceedings via Zoom in Department 18.
- After joining the meeting and checking in with the clerk, please mute your audio when not speaking. This helps keep background noise to a minimum.
- Be mindful of background noise when your microphone is not muted. Avoid activities that could create additional noise, such as shuffling papers.
- Position your camera properly if you choose to use a web camera. Be sure it is in a stable position and focused at eye level, if possible. Make sure everything visible in the frame is appropriate for an appearance in court.
- If a confidential session becomes necessary it is incumbent on you to ensure you are able to participate from a private location so that unauthorized people cannot overhear or see the proceedings.
- Chat is enabled for the sharing of documents among participants and the court and to allow attorneys to communicate individually with each other or their clients only. No chat messages should be sent privately to the court as it would amount to an unauthorized ex parte communication. Neither should chat messages be sent to all participants unless directed by the court.
- The recording function has been disabled. Remember, the prohibition against recording court proceedings, even remote ones, remains.
- Be patient. Check in will take more time and the experience from those who have tried this before is that proceedings are a little slower generally.
Tentative Rulings
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. - to be called by Visiting Judge Rene A. Chouteau
The following cases are required to appear at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 18
SCV-268721, Russell v. Russell
The following cases will be continued to a further CMC/OSC calendar in Courtroom 18 (no appearance is required and notice will be mailed): ).**All Parties are required to file timely CMC Statements in anticipation of their continued hearing pursuant to CRC 3.725(a).**
24CV01161, ACProducts Inc. v. Weitz Supply Chain, LLC – to December 15, 2026 at 3:00pm for update on stay of proceedings ordered on 07/22/25.
24CV04297, Harding’s Contracting v. Gianquinto – to October 27, 2026 at 3:00pm for status of service of the complaint and trial setting.
24CV07936, Barclays Bank Delaware v. Dizon – to October 27, 2026 at 3:00pm for status of default judgment package.
25CV00931, Smart v. Manly Enterprises Inc. – to December 1, 2026 at 3:00pm for further case management and update on status of appeal.
25CV01185, Randall v. Satellite Healthcare, Inc. – to October 27, 2026 at 3:00pm for further case management and trial setting.
25CV01529, Orozco v. Protein Products Management, LLC – to October 27, 2026 at 3:00pm for status of default judgment package.
25CV01758, Lane v. Hunter – to October 27, 2026 at 3:00pm for status of default judgment package.
25CV05345, Falls Lake Fire and Casualty Company v. Amelete – to November 3, 2026 at 3:00pm for further case management.
25CV08984, Stitt v. Kini – to December 8, 2026 at 3:00pm for status of service of the complaint and further case management.
26CV00097, Rainwater-Joiner v. Nolan – to December 1, 2026 at 3:00pm for status of service of the complaint and further case management.
SCV-265823, ROE DZ 3 v. DOE 1, Scouting Organization – to July 21, 2026 at 3:30pm for Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal.
SCV-270753, Poore v. Sonoma Specialty Hospital, LLC – to July 21, 2026 at 3:30pm for Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal.
The following cases will be set for trial with notice to follow (no appearance is required):
24CV03721, Zerah v. Guerneville School District – Jury Trial set for March 12, 2027 at 8:30am with a readiness conference set on February 5, 2027 at 8:30am.
25CV04768, Almond v. Azari – Jury Trial set for April 9, 2027 at 8:30am with a readiness conference set on March 12, 2027 at 8:30am.
25CV04848, Gomes v. Cleaver – Jury Trial set for April 23, 2027 at 8:30am with a readiness conference set on March 19, 2027 at 8:30am.
25CV04864, CSAA Insurance Exchange v. Carlino’s Auto Repair – Court Trial set for April 2, 2027 at 8:30am with a readiness conference on March 26, 2027 at 8:30am.
25CV07361, Pellegrino v. General Motors, LLC – Jury Trial set for April 9, 2027 at 8:30am with a readiness conference on March 12, 2027 at 8:30am.
26CV00107, Gonzalez v. Garland – Jury Trial set for April 9, 2027 at 8:30am with a readiness conference on March 12, 2027 at 8:30am.
The following cases have been dropped for various reasons:
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