California Supreme Court Watch

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

May 27, 2026
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

May 14, 2026
J.M. v. Illuminate Education, Inc., S286699.

#24-211 J.M. v. Illuminate Education, Inc., S286699. (B327683; 103 Cal.App.5th 1125; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00567324-CU-MC-VTA.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. This case presents the following issue: Is a company

May 13, 2026
Performance Marketing LLC v. Thor Motor Coach, S295827.

#26-82 Performance Marketing LLC v. Thor Motor Coach, S295827. (B336862; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23NWCV01672.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing in Diaz and Performance Marketing deferred pending decision in Lathrop v.

May 13, 2026
Diaz v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S295851.

#26-81 Diaz v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S295851. (B339037; 118 Cal.App.5th 589; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23NWCV01867.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. Further action in this matter is deferred pending consideration and disposition of a

May 13, 2026
Chi v. Department of Motor Vehicles, S296201.

#26-80 Chi v. Department of Motor Vehicles, S296201. (A172237; 119 Cal.App.5th 473; Alameda County Superior Court; 24CV067384.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in an action for writ of administrative mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Romane v.

Apr 27, 2026
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

Apr 23, 2026
Shear Development Co., LLC v. California Coastal Commission, S284378.

#24-99 Shear Development Co., LLC v. California Coastal Commission, S284378. (B319895; nonpublished opinion; San Luis Obispo County Superior Court; 20CV-0431.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in an action for writ of administrative mandate. This case presents the following issue:

Apr 22, 2026
In re A.D., S293101.

#25-322 In re A.D., S293101. (B336356; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23CCJP04283, 23CCJP04283A.) 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 S.R., S285759 (#24-165), which presents

Apr 22, 2026
In re B.M., S291525.

#25-279 In re B.M., S291525.  (B339378; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 24CCJP01914A.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal dismissed appeal as moot in a juvenile dependency proceeding.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re S.R., S285759 (#24-165), which

Apr 15, 2026
Doe v. Coronado Unified School District, S295043.

#26-60 Doe v. Coronado Unified School District, S295043. (D084342; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2021-00006011-CU-PO-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. This case presents

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