California Supreme Court Watch

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

Zavala v. Hyundai Motor America, S289000.

#25-74 Zavala v. Hyundai Motor America, S289000. (D082940, D082747; 107 Cal.App.5th 458; Riverside County Superior Court; PSC1807879.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Mar 12, 2025
Office of the State Public Defender v. Bonta, S284496.

#25-67 Office of the State Public Defender v. Bonta, S284496.  Original proceeding.  The court deferred further action pending decision in Taking Offense v. State of California, S270535 (#21-521), which presents the following issue:  Did the Court of Appeal err in declaring the provision of the

Feb 27, 2025
Ranger v. Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, S282264.

#23-260 Ranger v. Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, S282264. (B315302; 95 Cal.App.5th 240; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19STCV22806.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: May a maritime worker described by

Feb 26, 2025
Capito v. San Jose Healthcare System LP, S279862.

#23-155 Capito v. San Jose Healthcare System LP, S279862. (H049022; nonpublished opinion; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV366981.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Does a hospital have a duty

Feb 26, 2025
Naranjo v. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Inc., S280374.

#23-154 Naranjo v. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Inc., S280374. (F083197; 90 Cal.App.5th 1193; Stanislaus County Superior Court; CV-21-001363.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents issues concerning the application of the Unfair Competition

Feb 26, 2025
Salami v. Los Robles Regional Medical Center, S286557.

#24-194 Salami v. Los Robles Regional Medical Center, S286557. (B327348; 103 Cal.App.5th 1023; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2021-00560715-CU-BC-VTA.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Capito v. San Jose

Feb 26, 2025
Moran v. Prime Healthcare Management, Inc., S281746.

#23-216 Moran v. Prime Healthcare Management, Inc., S281746. (G060920; 94 Cal.App.5th 166; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2013-00689394.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Capito v. San Jose Healthcare

Feb 20, 2025
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S282013.

#23-246 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S282013. (E079076; 94 Cal.App.5th 464; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board; ADJ1360597.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal annulled and remanded the decision in a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board proceeding. This case presents

Feb 19, 2025
Family Violence Appellate Project v. Superior Court, S288176.

#25-44 Family Violence Appellate Project v. Superior Court, S288176. Original proceeding. The court issued an order to show cause why the relief sought in the petition should not be granted. This case presents the following issue: Does the prohibition on electronic recording of certain proceedings

Feb 11, 2025
Doe v. Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission, S288552.

#25-41 Doe v. Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced Managed Medical Care Commission, S288552. (H051515; nonpublished opinion; Santa Cruz County Superior Court; 20CV02149.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in J.M. v. Illuminate

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