California Supreme Court Watch

Catch up on the latest happenings in the California Supreme Court.

Aug 24, 2022
In re N.R., S274943.

#22-233 In re N.R., S274943. (B312001; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20CCJP06523.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issues: (1) What is the definition of “substance abuse” for purposes

Aug 17, 2022
Pacific Fertility Cases, S275134.

#22-229 Pacific Fertility Cases, S275134. (A164472; 78 Cal.App.5th 568; San Francisco County Superior Court; CJC19005021.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal in a civil action. The court limited review to the following issue: Whether a petition for writ of mandate

Aug 17, 2022
Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles, S275272.

#22-228 Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles, S275272. (B306321; 78 Cal.App.5th 1081; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC676283.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court limited review to the following issues:

Aug 10, 2022
Wing v. Chico Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP, S274939.

#22-226 Wing v. Chico Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP, S274939. (B310232; 78 Cal.App.5th 22; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC719077.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. Petition for review granted;

Aug 10, 2022
Sanchez v. MC Painting, S274780.

#22-225 Sanchez v. MC Painting, S274780. (D078817; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2020-00030754-CU-OE-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 8/10/2022 “The court

Aug 10, 2022
Romero v. Shih, S275023.

#22-218 Romero v. Shih, S275023. (B310069; 78 Cal.App.5th 326; Los Angeles County Superior Court; EC064933.) Petitions for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Did the trial

Jul 27, 2022
County of Santa Clara v. Superior Court, S274927.

#22-211 County of Santa Clara v. Superior Court, S274927. (H048486; 77 Cal.App.5th 1018; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 19CV349757.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal issued a writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Is Santa Clara

Jul 20, 2022
Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc., S274671.

#22-204 Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc., S274671. (G059860, G060198; nonpublished opinion; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2019-01103801.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case presents issues regarding the maintenance of

Jul 13, 2022
Cooper v. County of San Diego, S274414.

#22-198 Cooper v. County of San Diego, S274414. (D077872; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2018-00026166-CU-PA-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Tansavatdi v. City of Rancho

Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC, S274625.

#22-187 Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC, S274625. (E073766; 77 Cal.App.5th 209; Riverside County Superior Court; RIC1807727.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Is a used vehicle that is still covered

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