California Supreme Court Watch

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

Nov 19, 2025
Doe v. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, APC, S284810.

#24-128 Doe v. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, APC, S284810.  (B330052; nonpublished opinion; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00573119CU-WT-VTA.)  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

Nov 19, 2025
Keeton v. Tesla, Inc., S286260.

#24-168 Keeton v. Tesla, Inc., S286260. (A166690; 103 Cal.App.5th 26; Alameda County Superior Court; RG21109088.) 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

Nov 12, 2025
Resendiz v. Canyon Restaurant, Ltd., S293166.

#25-328 Resendiz v. Canyon Restaurant, Ltd., S293166. (B342091; nonpublished opinion; Santa Barbara County Superior Court; 24CV00190.) 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 in Neubecker and Resendiz

Nov 12, 2025
Neubecker v. Evans Hotels, LLC, S293216.

#25-327 Neubecker v. Evans Hotels, LLC, S293216. (D084176; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2023-00051797-CU-OE-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 11/12/2025 The

Nov 12, 2025
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

Nov 12, 2025
Camarillo Sanitary Dist. v. State Water Resources Control Bd., S292989.

#25-321 Camarillo Sanitary Dist. v. State Water Resources Control Bd., S292989. (F087362; 113 Cal.App.5th 407; Fresno County Superior Court; 22CECG02195.) 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

Nov 12, 2025
Lanier v. Ford Motor Company, S280048.

#23-151 Lanier v. Ford Motor Company, S280048. (B315114; nonpublished opinion; San Luis Obispo County Superior; 21CVP-0042.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty Cases,

Nov 12, 2025
Kielar v. Superior Court (Hyundai Motor America), S281937.

#23-209 Kielar v. Superior Court (Hyundai Motor America), S281937. (C096773; 94 Cal.App.5th 614; Placer County Superior Court; SCV0048230.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty

Nov 12, 2025
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

Nov 12, 2025
Davis v. Nissan North America, S284697.

#24-91 Davis v. Nissan North America, S284697. (D083006; 100 Cal.App.5th 825; Riverside County Superior Court; CVRI2203733.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty Cases,

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