California Supreme Court Watch

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

May 14, 2026
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

Apr 29, 2026
Zenith Ins. Co. v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S295357.

#26-76 Zenith Ins. Co. v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S295357. (H052785; 118 Cal.App.5th 510; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board; ADJ13725280.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the decision in a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Mayor

Apr 27, 2026
In re Z.G., S289430.

#25-131 In re Z.G., S289430. (E083710; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J286808.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court limited review to the following issue: Can parental rights properly be terminated pursuant to

Apr 23, 2026
Shear Development Co., LLC v. California Coastal Commission, S284378.

#24-99 Shear Development Co., LLC v. California Coastal Commission, S284378. (B319895; nonpublished opinion; San Luis Obispo County Superior Court; 20CV-0431.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in an action for writ of administrative mandate. This case presents the following issue:

Apr 22, 2026
In re A.D., S293101.

#25-322 In re A.D., S293101. (B336356; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23CCJP04283, 23CCJP04283A.) 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 S.R., S285759 (#24-165), which presents

Apr 22, 2026
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

Apr 15, 2026
Doe v. Coronado Unified School District, S295043.

#26-60 Doe v. Coronado Unified School District, S295043. (D084342; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2021-00006011-CU-PO-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. This case presents

Apr 08, 2026
Attorney General of the State of California v. Bianco, S295901.

#26-59 Attorney General of the State of California v. Bianco, S295901. (E088096; nonpublished order; Riverside County Superior Court; RI031920261.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. The court issued an order to show cause why the relief

Apr 01, 2026
Williams v. Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd., S295344.

#26-58 Williams v. Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd., S295344. (B342796; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 24SMCV01432.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Mar 25, 2026
Tuufuli v. West Coast Dental Administrative Services, LLC, S295323.

#26-55 Tuufuli v. West Coast Dental Administrative Services, LLC, S295323. (B338584; 117 Cal.App.5th 1048; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23STCV08678.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order granting a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered briefing

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