California Supreme Court Watch

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

Jul 03, 2025
In re Bradshaw on Discipline, S282314.

#24-80 In re Bradshaw on Discipline, S282314. (Unpublished opinion; State Bar Ct. No. 16-O-15558.) Petition for review after a State Bar Court recommendation of discipline of an attorney. This case presents the following issue: What is the appropriate discipline in light of the record in

Jun 25, 2025
K.C. v. County of Merced, S290435.

#25-208 K.C. v. County of Merced, S290435.  (F087088; 109 Cal.App.5th 606; Merced County Superior Court; 22CV-02896.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of a civil action.  This case presents the following issue:  Was plaintiff’s complaint alleging that a social worker

Jun 18, 2025
TRC Operating Co., Inc. v. Chevron USA, Inc., S286233.

#24-180 TRC Operating Co., Inc. v. Chevron USA, Inc., S286233. (F083724; 102 Cal.App.5th 1040; Kern County Superior Court; S1500-CV-282520_JEB.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed and reversed orders in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court limited review to

Jun 11, 2025
Ballesteros v. Ford Motor Company, S290724.

#25-179 Ballesteros v. Ford Motor Company, S290724.  (A172271; 109 Cal.App.5th 1196; San Bernardino County Superior Court; CIVSB2208834.)  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

May 28, 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,

May 28, 2025
Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co. LLC v. City of Carson, S289952.

#25-148 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co. LLC v. City of Carson, S289952.  (B335686; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23STCV14351.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action.  This case presents the following issue:  Must a claimant

May 28, 2025
Maniago v. Desert Cardiology Consultants’ Medical Group, Inc., S290188.

#25-146 Maniago v. Desert Cardiology Consultants’ Medical Group, Inc., S290188.  (D085025; 109 Cal.App.5th 621; Riverside County Superior Court; CVRI2303683.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal in a civil action.  The court limited review to the following issue:  Is a voluntary

May 14, 2025
Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation Services LTD., LLC, S290182.

#25-142 Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation Services LTD., LLC, S290182. (D083400; 109 Cal.App.5th 69; Imperial County Superior Court; ECU002252.) 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 deferred pending

May 14, 2025
In re Z.G., S289430.

#25-131 In re Z.G., S289430. (E083710; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J286808.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court limited review to the following issue: Can parental rights properly be terminated pursuant to

May 14, 2025
Hearn v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co., S289581.

#25-130 Hearn v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co., S289581. (A167742, A167991; 108 Cal.App.5th 301; Napa County Superior Court; 20CV000391.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. The court limited review to

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