California Supreme Court Watch

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

Oct 12, 2022
In re R.T., S275866.

#22-273 In re R.T., S275866. (B315541; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior court; 19CCJP05312.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile court proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 10/12/2022 “The petition for review is granted. Further action in

Oct 12, 2022
In re M.M., S276099.

#22-272 In re M.M., S276099. (B315997; 81 Cal.App.5th 61; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19CCJP00228.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile court proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 10/12/2022 “The petition for review is granted. Further action

Oct 12, 2022
In re G.A., S276056.

#22-271 In re G.A., S276056. (C094857; 81 Cal.App.5th 355; San Joaquin County Superior Court; STKJVDP20190000302.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part orders in a juvenile court proceeding, and remanded with directions. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 10/12/2022 “The petition

Oct 12, 2022
JJD-HOV Elk Grove, LLC v. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC, S275843.

#22-263 JJD-HOV Elk Grove, LLC v. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC, S275843. (C094190; 80 Cal.App.5th 409; Sacramento County Superior Court; 34201900248163CUBCGDS.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) What analytical framework should

Sep 21, 2022
In re Dezi C., S275578.

#22-254 In re Dezi C., S275578. (B317935; 79 Cal.App.5th 769; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19CCJP08030.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issue: What constitutes reversible error when a child welfare

Sep 14, 2022
Gerro v. Blockfi Lending, S275530.

#22-245 Gerro v. Blockfi Lending, S275530. (B307156, B312647; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20STCV31493.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Did the

Aug 31, 2022
The Association of Deputy District Attorneys v. Gascón, S275478.

#22-241 The Association of Deputy District Attorneys v. Gascón, S275478. (B310845; 79 Cal.App.5th 503; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20STCP04250.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part a petition for writ of mandate or prohibition. This case

Aug 31, 2022
Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc., S275431.

#22-240 Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc., S275431. (9th Circ. No. 21-16201; 39 F.4th 1176; Northern District of California; D.C. No. 5:18-cv-06761-BLF.) Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide questions of California law presented in a matter pending in the

Aug 24, 2022
Quach v. California Commerce Club, Inc., S275121.

#22-234 Quach v. California Commerce Club, Inc., S275121. (B310458; 78 Cal.App.5th 470; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19STCV42445.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case presents the following issue:

Aug 24, 2022
In re N.R., S274943.

#22-233 In re N.R., S274943. (B312001; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20CCJP06523.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issues: (1) What is the definition of “substance abuse” for purposes

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