California Supreme Court Watch

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

Stiles v. Kia Motors America, S285433.

#24-138 Stiles v. Kia Motors America, S285433.  (B325798; 101 Cal.App.5th 913; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2019-00527171-CU-BC-VTA.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC, S274625

Jan 15, 2025
Lathrop v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S287893.

#25-12 Lathrop v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S287893.  (B331970; 105 Cal.App.5th 808; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22NWCV01494.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision

Gorobets v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, S287946.

#25-1 Gorobets v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, S287946.  (B327745; 105 Cal.App.5th 913; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19STCV11540.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action.  This case presents the following issue:  Is a settlement offer

Dec 23, 2024
Capito v. San Jose Healthcare System LP, S280018.

#23-156 Capito v. San Jose Healthcare System LP, S280018. (H049646; 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

Dec 19, 2024
JJD-HOV Elk Grove, LLC v. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC, S275843.

#22-263 JJD-HOV Elk Grove, LLC v. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC, S275843. (C094190; 80 Cal.App.5th 409; Sacramento County Superior Court; 34201900248163CUBCGDS.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) What analytical framework should

Dec 18, 2024
Rivera v. Superior Court, S287725.

#24-264 Rivera v. Superior Court, S287725.  (B334522; 105 Cal.App.5th 288; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00568507-CU-BC-VTA.)  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 Cases, S279969 (#23-148),

Dec 18, 2024
Sunflower Alliance v. Department of Conservation, S287414.

#24-260 Sunflower Alliance v. Department of Conservation, S287414.  (A167698; 104 Cal.App.5th 1135, mod. 105 Cal.App.5th 771; Contra Costa County Superior Court; N221503.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings.  The court limited

Dec 18, 2024
Sellers v. Superior Court, S287164.

#24-259 Sellers v. Superior Court, S287164.  (C100036; 104 Cal.App.5th 468; Sacramento County Superior Court; 21FE018661.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate.  This case presents the following issues:  (1) Does the presence of 0.36 grams of loose

Dec 18, 2024
J.O. v. Superior Court, S287285.

#24-257 J.O. v. Superior Court, S287285.  (C102071; nonpublished order; San Joaquin County Superior Court; STKMHLPSC20160000110.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate in a conservatorship proceeding.  The court issued an order to show cause why the relief

Dhital v. Nissan North America, Inc., S277568.

#23-22 Dhital v. Nissan North America, Inc., S277568. (A162817; 84 Cal.App.5th 828; Alameda County Superior Court; RG19009260.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Rattagan v. Uber Technologies, S272113 (#22-29)

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