California Supreme Court Watch

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

Nov 18, 2024
California Capital Ins. Co. v. Hoehn, S277510.

#23-16 California Capital Ins. Co. v. Hoehn, S277510. (C092450; nonpublished opinion; Placer County Superior Court; SCV0026851.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Is there a time limitation for filing

Nov 13, 2024
In re E.L., S276508.

#22-304 In re E.L., S276508. (B316261; 82 Cal.App.5th 597, mod. 83 Cal.App.5th 68c; Ventura County Superior Court; T000117.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Kenneth D.,

Nov 13, 2024
Newton – The Children’s Learning Center v. De Ritz, S285460.

#24-137 Newton – The Children’s Learning Center v. De Ritz, S285460.  (A167738; nonpublished opinion; San Mateo County Superior Court; 20CIV02750.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in City of

Nov 13, 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

Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC, S274625.

#22-187 Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC, S274625. (E073766; 77 Cal.App.5th 209; Riverside County Superior Court; RIC1807727.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Is a used vehicle that is still covered

Oct 30, 2024
J.M. v. Illuminate Education, Inc., S286699.

#24-211 J.M. v. Illuminate Education, Inc., S286699. (B327683; 103 Cal.App.5th 1125; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00567324-CU-MC-VTA.) 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: Is a company

Oct 30, 2024
Morales v. Garfield Beach CVS, LLC, S284011.

#24-79 Morales v. Garfield Beach CVS, LLC, S284011. (B312212, B316290; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC645205, JCCP4975, RG17881136.) Petition for review after the CA affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc.,

Oct 28, 2024
North American Title Co., Inc. v. Superior Court, S280752.

#23-171 North American Title Co., Inc. v. Superior Court, S280752. (F084913; 91 Cal.App.5th 948; Fresno County Superior Court; 07CECG01169.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal issued a writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Is the

Oct 23, 2024
Costa-Fleeson v. Americor Funding, S286683.

#24-208 Costa-Fleeson v. Americor Funding, S286683.  (G062962; nonpublished opinion; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2023-01305561.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498 (#24-98), which presents

Oct 23, 2024
Long v. City of Exeter, S286705.

#24-204 Long v. City of Exeter, S286705.  (B316324; nonpublished opinion; San Luis Obispo County Superior Court; 17CV0529.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action.  This case presents the following issue:  If a police department elects to sell

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