California Supreme Court Watch

#22-141 Ramirez v. Charter Communications, Inc., S273802. (B309408; 75 Cal.App.5th 365; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20STCV25987.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case includes the following issues: Did the Court of Appeal err in holding that a provision of an arbitration agreement allowing for recovery of interim attorney’s fees after a successful motion to compel arbitration, was so substantively unconscionable that it rendered the arbitration agreement unenforceable?

Petition for review granted: 6/01/2022

Case fully briefed: 2/02/2023

Case ordered on calendar: 4/18/2024

To be argued on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 1:30 pm, in San Francisco. Counsel will have the option to appear in person, or remotely via video Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2023-05-11.

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.