California Supreme Court Watch

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

Apr 24, 2024
Lockton Investment Advisors v. Superior Court, S283963.

#24-76 Lockton Investment Advisors v. Superior Court, S283963. (B334130; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV23460.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 4/24/2024 Further action in this matter is

Apr 24, 2024
Lockton Companies, LLC – Pacific Series v. Superior Court, S283932.

#24-75 Lockton Companies, LLC – Pacific Series v. Superior Court, S283932. (B334428; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23STCV24107.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 4/24/2024 Further action in

Apr 17, 2024
Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Assn. v. Criminal Justice Attorneys Assn. of Ventura County, S283978.

#24-71 Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Assn. v. Criminal Justice Attorneys Assn. of Ventura County, S283978. (B325277; 98 Cal.App.5th 1119; Santa Barbara County Superior Court; VENCI00546574.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following

Apr 10, 2024
Doe v. Marysville Joint Unified School District, S283639.

#24-64 Doe v. Marysville Joint Unified School District, S283639. (C095446; 98 Cal.App.5th 95; Yuba County Superior Court; CVPO2100697.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Did the plaintiffs’ second voluntary

Niedermeier v. FCA US LLC, S266034.

#21-50 Niedermeier v. FCA US LLC, S266034. (B293960; 56 Cal.App.5th 1052; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC638010.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal modified and affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Does the statutory restitution

Feb 28, 2024
Bacon v. BMW of North America, S283551.

#24-42 Bacon v. BMW of North America, S283551. (H050174; nonpublished opinion; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 19CV350387.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969

Feb 21, 2024
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley v. Superior Court, S282950.

#24-33 Law Foundation of Silicon Valley v. Superior Court, S282950. (H049554; 96 Cal.App.5th 818, mod. 97 Cal.App.5th 462a; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV362347.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. City of Gilroy and Law

Feb 21, 2024
City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, S282937.

#24-32 City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, S282937. (H049552; 96 Cal.App.5th 818, mod. 97 Cal.App.5th 462a; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV362347.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. City of Gilroy and Law Foundation of

Feb 14, 2024
In re S.J., S283220.

#24-30 In re S.J., S283220. (E081498; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J268770.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing in L.C. and S.J. deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O.,

Feb 14, 2024
In re L.C., S283342.

#24-29 In re L.C., S283342. (E081670; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J292768.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petitioner for review granted; briefing deferred: 2/14/2024 The petition for review is granted. Further action in

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