California Supreme Court Watch

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

Oct 28, 2026
Behrend v. San Francisco Zen Center Inc., S298484.

#26-157 Behrend v. San Francisco Zen Center Inc., S298484. (A171997; nonpublished opinion; San Francisco County Superior Court; CGC22602068.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Lorenzo v. San Francisco

Oct 28, 2026
Conservatorship of C.O., S298401.

#26-156 Conservatorship of C.O., S298401. (A174646; 122 Cal.App.5th 317; Sonoma County Superior Court; 25PR00728.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a conservatorship proceeding. This case presents the following issue: Must a proposed conservatee under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (Welf. &

Oct 21, 2026
City of Salinas v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S293212.

#25-330 City of Salinas v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S293212. (H052062; 113 Cal.App.5th 801; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board; ADJ14038029.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the decision in a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Oct 21, 2026
Zenith Ins. Co. v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S295357.

#26-76 Zenith Ins. Co. v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S295357. (H052785; 118 Cal.App.5th 510; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board; ADJ13725280.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the decision in a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Mayor

Oct 14, 2026
Freedman v. Department of Motor Vehicles, S298747.

#26-149 Freedman v. Department of Motor Vehicles, S298747. (A173607; nonpublished opinion; Mendocino County Superior Court; 24CV00677.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in an action for writ of administrative mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Romane v.

Maqueda v. Kia Motors America, S293119.

#25-314 Maqueda v. Kia Motors America, S293119. (D083298; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2019-00070127-CU-BC-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed orders in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Gorobets v.

Zavala v. Hyundai Motor America, S289000.

#25-74 Zavala v. Hyundai Motor America, S289000. (D082940, D082747; 107 Cal.App.5th 458; Riverside County Superior Court; PSC1807879.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Sep 30, 2026
Lockton Investment Advisors v. Superior Court, S283963.

#24-76 Lockton Investment Advisors v. Superior Court, S283963. (B334130; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV23460.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 4/24/2024 Further action in this matter is

Sep 30, 2026
Lockton Companies v. Superior Court, S282136.

#23-256 Lockton Companies v. Superior Court, S282136. (B328408; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV39876.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521

Sep 24, 2026
Cervantes v. Bianco, S295866.

#26-77 Cervantes v. Bianco, S295866. Original proceeding. The court issued an order to show cause why the relief sought in the petition should not be granted. This case presents the following issue: Are petitioners entitled to writ relief directing that cast ballots be returned to

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