California Supreme Court Watch

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

Mar 01, 2023
In re D.D., S278070.

#23-38 In re D.D., S278070. (B319941; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 18CCJP02204.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Dezi C., S275578 (#22-254), which

Mar 01, 2023
Another Planet Entertainment, LLC v. Vigilant Insurance Company, S277893.

#23-36 Another Planet Entertainment, LLC v. Vigilant Insurance Company, S277893. (9th Cir. No. 21-16093; 56 F.4th 730; Northern District of California; D.C. No. 3:20-cv07476-VC.) Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide a question of California law presented in a matter

Feb 22, 2023
Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond, S278089.

#23-35 Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond, S278089. (A166004; nonpublished opinion; Contra Costa County Superior Court; MSN201967.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal in an action for writ of administrative mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Feb 22, 2023
Morgan v. Ygrene Energy Fund, Inc., S277628.

#23-32 Morgan v. Ygrene Energy Fund, Inc., S277628. (D079364, D079369; 84 Cal.App.5th 1002; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2019-00059601-CU-OR-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Must a homeowner exhaust administrative

Feb 15, 2023
Zhang v. Superior Court, S277736.

#23-27 Zhang v. Superior Court, S277736. (B314386; 85 Cal.App.5th 167; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV19442.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) If an employer

Figueroa v. FCA USA, LLC, S277547.

#23-24 Figueroa v. FCA USA, LLC, S277547. (B306275, B308339; 84 Cal.App.5th 708; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2018-00507038-CU-BC-VTA.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Niedermeier v. FCA US LLC,

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)

Feb 01, 2023
Camp v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., S277518.

#23-20 Camp v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., S277518. (H049033; 84 Cal.App.5th 638; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 19CV344872.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Under California law, are employers permitted

Jan 25, 2023
Silva v. Dolgen California, LLC, S277536.

#23-18 Silva v. Dolgen California, LLC, S277536. (E078185; nonpublished opinion; Riverside County Superior Court; CVRI2102601.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered

Jan 25, 2023
City of Los Angeles v. PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC, S277211.

#23-17 City of Los Angeles v. PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC, S277211. (B310118; 84 Cal.App.5th 466; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC574690.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Is a court’s authority to

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