California Supreme Court Watch

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

Jan 29, 2026
Sellers v. Superior Court, S287164.

#24-259 Sellers v. Superior Court, S287164.  (C100036; 104 Cal.App.5th 468; Sacramento County Superior Court; 21FE018661.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate.  This case presents the following issues:  (1) Does the presence of 0.36 grams of loose

Jan 28, 2026
Taylor v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S294365.

#26-17 Taylor v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S294365. (D083730; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2023-00024862-CU-BC-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Lathrop

Jan 28, 2026
Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. Schofield, S294428.

#26-9 Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. Schofield, S294428. (B342783; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23VECV05661.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. This case presents the following issue: Must a

Jan 21, 2026
Illinois Midwest Ins. Agency LLC v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S294463.

#26-6 Illinois Midwest Ins. Agency LLC v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S294463. (B344044; 115 Cal.App.5th 1168; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board; ADJ11532204.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal annulled and remanded the decision in a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board proceeding. This case presents the

Jan 21, 2026
City of Oxnard v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, S287599.

#24-242 City of Oxnard v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, S287599.  (B328083; nonpublished opinion; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00563903-CU-MCVTA.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in City of San Jose

Jan 21, 2026
City of Escondido v. Fawcett, S286239.

#24-167 City of Escondido v. Fawcett, S286239. (D082525; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2022-00025425-CU-PT-NC.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in City of San Jose v. Howard

Jan 15, 2026
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

Jan 15, 2026
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

Jan 14, 2026
T.L. v. San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, S294146.

#26-4 T.L. v. San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, S294146. (D084870; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2021-00014628CU-PO-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in K.C.

Dec 30, 2025
Wonacott v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S293617.

#25-358 Wonacott v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S293617. (C099248; nonpublished opinion; Butte County Superior Court; 22CV01555.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed orders in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Lathrop v. Thor

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