California Supreme Court Watch

May 22, 2018

#18-67 Gonzalez v. Mathis, S247677. (B272344; 20 Cal.App.5th 257; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC542498.)

#18-67 Gonzalez v. Mathis, S247677. (B272344; 20 Cal.App.5th 257; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC542498.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case includes the following issue: Can a homeowner who hires an independent contractor be

Jan 24, 2018

#18-22 Melamed v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, S245420. (B263095; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC551415.)

#18-22 Melamed v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, S245420. (B263095; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC551415.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order granting a special motion to strike in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Nov 07, 2017

#17-311 Bonni v. St. Joseph Health System, S244148. (G052367; 13 Cal.App.5th 851; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2014-00758655.)

#17-311 Bonni v. St. Joseph Health System, S244148. (G052367; 13 Cal.App.5th 851; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2014-00758655.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order granting a special motion to strike in a civil action. The court ordered briefing in Bonni deferred

Mar 27, 2017

#17-109 Stand Up for California! v. State of California, S239630. (F069302; 6 Cal.App.5th 686; Madera County Superior Court; MCV062850.)

#17-109 Stand Up for California! v. State of California, S239630. (F069302; 6 Cal.App.5th 686; Madera County Superior Court; MCV062850.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in an action for writ of administrative mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision

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