California Supreme Court Watch

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

Aug 04, 2025
In re Ja.O., S280572.

#23-153 In re Ja.O., S280572. (E079651; 91 Cal.App.5th 672; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J291035.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issue: Does the duty of a child welfare agency to

Jul 31, 2025
Gutierrez v. Tostado, S283128.

#24-59 Gutierrez v. Tostado, S283128. (H049983; 97 Cal.App.5th 786; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV361400.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Does the one-year statute of limitations in the Medical

Jul 30, 2025
Osuna v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., S291614.

#25-270 Osuna v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc., S291614. (B338047; 111 Cal.App.5th 516; Ventura County Superior Court; 2023CUOE015333.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part an order in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court

Jul 21, 2025
EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521.

#23-247 EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521. (D081670; 95 Cal.App.5th 890, mod. 95 Cal.App.5th 1320a; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2022-00015228-CUBT-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following

Jul 16, 2025
Sanders v. Superior Court, S291437.

#25-254 Sanders v. Superior Court, S291437.  (B340707; 110 Cal.App.5th 1304; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV31165.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498

Jul 16, 2025
Bring Back the Kern v. City of Bakersfield, S290840.

#25-242 Bring Back the Kern v. City of Bakersfield, S290840.  (F087503, F087549, F087558, F087560, F087702, F087487; 110 Cal.App.5th 322; Kern County Superior Court; BCV-22-103220.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed orders in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings.  This case

Jul 09, 2025
Williams v. Alacrity Solutions Group, LLC, S291199.

#25-241 Williams v. Alacrity Solutions Group, LLC, S291199. (B335445; 110 Cal.App.5th 932; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23STCV05372.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Leeper v. Shipt, Inc.,

Jul 09, 2025
11640 Woodbridge Condominium Homeowners’ Assn. v. Farmers Ins. Exchange, S290750.

#25-222 11640 Woodbridge Condominium Homeowners’ Assn. v. Farmers Ins. Exchange, S290750. (B333848; 110 Cal.App.5th 211; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV00778.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Does a provision

Jul 07, 2025
Brown v. City of Inglewood, S280773.

#23-187 Brown v. City of Inglewood, S280773. (B320658; 92 Cal.App.5th 1256; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV30604.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part an order in a civil action. The court limited review to the following

Jul 03, 2025
Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969.

#23-148 Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969. (B312261; 89 Cal.App.5th 1324; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC596216.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration. The court limited review to the following issue: Do manufacturers’ express or

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