California Supreme Court Watch

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

Apr 10, 2024
Agnone v. Agnone, S284051.

#24-65 Agnone v. Agnone, S284051. (B321252; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BD659645.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in City of Los Angeles v. PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC, S277211

Apr 10, 2024
Doe v. Marysville Joint Unified School District, S283639.

#24-64 Doe v. Marysville Joint Unified School District, S283639. (C095446; 98 Cal.App.5th 95; Yuba County Superior Court; CVPO2100697.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Did the plaintiffs’ second voluntary

Apr 10, 2024
Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Com., S283614.

#24-63 Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Com., S283614. (A167721; 98 Cal.App.5th 20, mod. 98 Cal.App.5th 659e; Public Utilities Commission; 2212056.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed a decision of the Public Utilities Commission. This case presents the following issues:

Mar 20, 2024
Gutierrez v. Tostado, S283128.

#24-59 Gutierrez v. Tostado, S283128. (H049983; 97 Cal.App.5th 786; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV361400.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Does the one-year statute of limitations in the Medical

Feb 28, 2024
Bacon v. BMW of North America, S283551.

#24-42 Bacon v. BMW of North America, S283551. (H050174; nonpublished opinion; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 19CV350387.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969

Feb 21, 2024
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley v. Superior Court, S282950.

#24-33 Law Foundation of Silicon Valley v. Superior Court, S282950. (H049554; 96 Cal.App.5th 818, mod. 97 Cal.App.5th 462a; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV362347.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. City of Gilroy and Law

Feb 21, 2024
City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, S282937.

#24-32 City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, S282937. (H049552; 96 Cal.App.5th 818, mod. 97 Cal.App.5th 462a; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV362347.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. City of Gilroy and Law Foundation of

Feb 14, 2024
In re S.J., S283220.

#24-30 In re S.J., S283220. (E081498; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J268770.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing in L.C. and S.J. deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O.,

Feb 14, 2024
In re L.C., S283342.

#24-29 In re L.C., S283342. (E081670; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J292768.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petitioner for review granted; briefing deferred: 2/14/2024 The petition for review is granted. Further action in

Feb 14, 2024
New England Country Foods, LLC v. Vanlaw Food Products, Inc., S282968.

#24-23 New England Country Foods, LLC v. Vanlaw Food Products, Inc., S282968. (9th Cir. No. 22-55432; 87 F.3d 1016; Central District of California; D.C. No. 8:21-cv01060-DOC-ADS.) Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide a question of California law presented in

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