California Supreme Court Watch

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

Nov 12, 2025
Yeh v. Superior Court, S282228.

#23-232 Yeh v. Superior Court, S282228. (A166537; 95 Cal.App.5th 264; Contra Costa County Superior Court; MSC2200170.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for writ of mandate in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor

Nov 10, 2025
Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles, S275272.

#22-228 Los Angeles Police Protective League v. City of Los Angeles, S275272. (B306321; 78 Cal.App.5th 1081; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC676283.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court limited review to the following issues:

Nov 06, 2025
Taking Offense v. State of California, S270535.

#21-521 Taking Offense v. State of California, S270535. (C088485; 66 Cal.App.5th 696; Sacramento County Superior Court; 34201780002749CUWMGDS.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in an action for writ of administrative mandate. This case presents

Oct 29, 2025
Severo v. Forest River, Inc., S292374.

#25-320 Severo v. Forest River, Inc., S292374. (B336863; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23NWCV01462.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Lathrop v.

Oct 29, 2025
Medina v. Sood Enterprises, S292924.

#25-315 Medina v. Sood Enterprises, S292924. (B333390; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV06210.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred

Oct 22, 2025
Yazdi v. San Diego County Credit Union, S290233.

#25-177 Yazdi v. San Diego County Credit Union, S290233. (D083835; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2021-00053145-CU-WT-CTL.) 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,

Oct 15, 2025
D.W. v. County of Stanislaus, S292383.

#25-307 D.W. v. County of Stanislaus, S292383. (F088116; nonpublished opinion; Stanislaus County Superior Court; CV-22-003212.) 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),

Sep 17, 2025
Pelascini v. Airstream, Inc., S291386.

#25-301 Pelascini v. Airstream, Inc., S291386.  (A169686; nonpublished opinion; Solano County Superior Court; CU2301803.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded with directions.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Lathrop v. Thor Motor

Sep 17, 2025
CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court, S292005.

#25-299 CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court, S292005.  (F088569; 112 Cal.App.5th 872; Fresno County Superior Court; 19CECG03266.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Leeper v. Shipt, Inc., S289305

Aug 20, 2025
Cash v. County of Los Angeles, S291827.

#25-287 Cash v. County of Los Angeles, S291827. (B336980; 111 Cal.App.5th 741; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC718190.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed post-judgment orders in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Did the trial court’s across-the-board

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