California Supreme Court Watch

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

Nov 19, 2025
Costa-Fleeson v. Americor Funding, S286683.

#24-208 Costa-Fleeson v. Americor Funding, S286683.  (G062962; nonpublished opinion; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2023-01305561.)  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, S284498 (#24-98), which presents

Nov 19, 2025
Sanders v. Superior Court, S291437.

#25-254 Sanders v. Superior Court, S291437.  (B340707; 110 Cal.App.5th 1304; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV31165.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498

Nov 19, 2025
Colon-Perez v. Security Industry Specialists, Inc., S289702.

#25-106 Colon-Perez v. Security Industry Specialists, Inc., S289702. (A168297; 108 Cal.App.5th 403; Alameda County Superior Court; 21CV004546.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498 (#24-98),

Nov 19, 2025
Solis v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285733.

#24-155 Solis v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285733. (B323296; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV26265.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing in Solis deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498

Nov 19, 2025
Hernandez v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285696.

#24-154 Hernandez v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285696. (B323303; 102 Cal.App.5th 222; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV26283.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing in Hernandez deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court,

Nov 19, 2025
Doe v. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, APC, S284810.

#24-128 Doe v. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, APC, S284810.  (B330052; nonpublished opinion; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00573119CU-WT-VTA.)  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

Nov 19, 2025
Keeton v. Tesla, Inc., S286260.

#24-168 Keeton v. Tesla, Inc., S286260. (A166690; 103 Cal.App.5th 26; Alameda County Superior Court; RG21109088.) 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, S284498 (#24-98), which

Nov 12, 2025
Neubecker v. Evans Hotels, LLC, S293216.

#25-327 Neubecker v. Evans Hotels, LLC, S293216. (D084176; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2023-00051797-CU-OE-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 11/12/2025 The

Nov 12, 2025
Camarillo Sanitary Dist. v. State Water Resources Control Bd., S292989.

#25-321 Camarillo Sanitary Dist. v. State Water Resources Control Bd., S292989. (F087362; 113 Cal.App.5th 407; Fresno County Superior Court; 22CECG02195.) 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

Nov 12, 2025
Lanier v. Ford Motor Company, S280048.

#23-151 Lanier v. Ford Motor Company, S280048. (B315114; nonpublished opinion; San Luis Obispo County Superior; 21CVP-0042.) 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 Cases,

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