California Supreme Court Watch

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

Sep 03, 2026
Garcia-Rojas v. Franchise Tax Bd., S297035.

#26-131 Garcia-Rojas v. Franchise Tax Bd., S297035. (A172054; 120 Cal.App.5th 347; San Francisco County Superior Court; CGC23606654.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. This case presents the following issue: Can a

Sep 02, 2026
Taduran v. James R. Glidewell, Dental Ceramics, Inc., S297762.

#26-134 Taduran v. James R. Glidewell, Dental Ceramics, Inc., S297762. (G064718; 121 Cal.App.5th 197, mod. 121 Cal.App.5th 383a; Orange County Superior Court; 302017-00934037.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision

Aug 26, 2026
Apartment Assn. of Los Angeles County, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, S297183.

#26-127 Apartment Assn. of Los Angeles County, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, S297183. (B336071; 120 Cal.App.5th 640; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23STCP00720.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action

Aug 24, 2026
Mayor v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S287261.

#24-234 Mayor v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S287261.  (A169465; 104 Cal.App.5th 713, mod. 104 Cal.App.5th 1297; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board; ADJ10036954.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate in a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board proceeding.  This

Town of Apple Valley v. Apple Valley Ranchos Water, S289391.

#25-110 Town of Apple Valley v. Apple Valley Ranchos Water, S289391. (E078348; 108 Cal.App.5th 62, mod. 108 Cal.App.5th 666c; San Bernardino County Superior Court; CIVDS1600180.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings.

Aug 12, 2026
NNN Capital Fund I, LLC v. Mikles, S296822.

#26-118 NNN Capital Fund I, LLC v. Mikles, S296822. (G064487; 119 Cal.App.5th 1200; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2017-00910991.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded with directions. The issue to be briefed and argued is

Aug 10, 2026
Family Violence Appellate Project v. Superior Court, S288176.

#25-44 Family Violence Appellate Project v. Superior Court, S288176. 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: Does the prohibition on electronic recording of certain proceedings

Aug 10, 2026
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co. LLC v. City of Carson, S289952.

#25-148 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co. LLC v. City of Carson, S289952.  (B335686; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23STCV14351.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action.  This case presents the following issue:  Must a claimant

Gorobets v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, S287946.

#25-1 Gorobets v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, S287946.  (B327745; 105 Cal.App.5th 913; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19STCV11540.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action.  This case presents the following issue:  Is a settlement offer

Aug 03, 2026
L.A. County Employees Retirement Association v. County of L.A., S286264.

#24-196 Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Assn. v. County of Los Angeles, S286264.  (B326977; 102 Cal.App.5th 1167; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCP03475.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action.  This case presents the following issues:  (1)

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