California Supreme Court Watch

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

Sep 27, 2023
In re Delila D., S281447.

#23-189 In re Delila D., S281447. (E080389; 93 Cal.App.5th 953; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ118579.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal conditionally reversed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153),

Sep 27, 2023
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

Sep 20, 2023
Montemayor v. Ford Motor Company, S281237.

#23-184 Montemayor v. Ford Motor Company, S281237. (B320477; 92 Cal.App.5th 958; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19STCV37946.) 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

Sep 13, 2023
In re M.R., S281249.

#23-180 In re M.R., S281249. (E080328; nonpublished opinion; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ2100164.) 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 Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153), which presents the following

Sep 13, 2023
In re Kieran S., S280993.

#23-179 In re Kieran S., S280993. (B318672; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19LJJP00321A.) 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 N.R., S274943 (#22-233), which presents

Sep 13, 2023
Raju v. Superior Court, S281001.

#23-175 Raju v. Superior Court, S281001. (A164736; 92 Cal.App.5th 438, mod. 92 Cal.App.5th 1222; Contra Costa County Superior Court; MSRA210005.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Does a taxpayer

Aug 30, 2023
North American Title Co., Inc. v. Superior Court, S280752.

#23-171 North American Title Co., Inc. v. Superior Court, S280752. (F084913; 91 Cal.App.5th 948; Fresno County Superior Court; 07CECG01169.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal issued a writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Is the

Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America, S280598.

#23-170 Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America, S280598. (C090463; 90 Cal.App.5th 385; Placer County Superior Court; SCV0038395.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Do Code of Civil Procedure section 998’s cost-shifting

Aug 09, 2023
Showa Hospitality, LLC v. Sentinel Insurance Company, Limited, S280846.

#23-167 Showa Hospitality, LLC v. Sentinel Insurance Company, Limited, S280846. (D080008; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2020-00018311-CU-IC-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in John’s Grill, Inc.

Aug 09, 2023
Basith v. Lithia Motors, Inc., S280258.

#23-163 Basith v. Lithia Motors, Inc., S280258. (B316098; 90 Cal.App.5th 951; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV01725.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision

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