California Supreme Court Watch

Aug 30, 2023 Cynthia E. Tobisman, Alana H. Rotter, Joseph Bui
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 provisions apply if the parties ultimately negotiate a pre-trial settlement?

Petition for review granted: 8/30/2023

Opening brief on the merits filed: 1/08/2024

Answer brief on the merits filed: 4/08/2024

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.

See the Petition for Review filed by Greines, Martin Stein & Richland.

See the Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed by Greines, Martin Stein & Richland.

See the Opening Brief on the Merits filed by Greines, Martin Stein & Richland.