California Supreme Court Watch

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

Aug 14, 2025
Holland v. Silverscreen Healthcare, Inc., S285429.

#24-153 Holland v. Silverscreen Healthcare, Inc., S285429. (B323237; 101 Cal.App.5th 1125; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV01945.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: In

Ayers v. FCA US, LLC, S284486.

#24-82 Ayers v. FCA US, LLC, S284486. (B315884; 99 Cal.App.5th 1280; Los Angeles County Superior Court; JCCP4884.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Madrigal

Aug 13, 2025
S.C. v. County of Fresno, S291224.

#25-286 S.C. v. County of Fresno, S291224.  (F088080; nonpublished opinion; Fresno County Superior Court; 22CECG03629.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in K.C. v. County of Merced, S290435 (#25-208),

Aug 13, 2025
In re B.M., S291525.

#25-279 In re B.M., S291525.  (B339378; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 24CCJP01914A.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal dismissed appeal as moot in a juvenile dependency proceeding.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re S.R., S285759 (#24-165), which

Aug 13, 2025
Romane v. Department of Motor Vehicles, S291093.

#25-274 Romane v. Department of Motor Vehicles, S291093.  (D083569; 110 Cal.App.5th 1002; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2023-00017624-CU-WMCTL.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in an action for writ of administrative mandate and remanded for further proceedings.  The court limited

Aug 11, 2025
Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498.

#24-98 Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498. (B327524; 99 Cal.App.5th 1319; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20PSCV00827.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for writ of mandate. This case presents the following issue: Does the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §

Aug 07, 2025
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:

Aug 04, 2025
In re Ja.O., S280572.

#23-153 In re Ja.O., S280572. (E079651; 91 Cal.App.5th 672; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J291035.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issue: Does the duty of a child welfare agency to

Jul 31, 2025
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

Jul 30, 2025
Osuna v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., S291614.

#25-270 Osuna v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., S291614. (B338047; 111 Cal.App.5th 516; Ventura County Superior Court; 2023CUOE015333.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part an order in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court

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