California Supreme Court Watch

Feb 11, 2026
Raju v. Superior Court, S281001.

#23-175 Raju v. Superior Court, S281001. (A164736; 92 Cal.App.5th 438, mod. 92 Cal.App.5th 1222; Contra Costa County Superior Court; MSRA210005.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Does a taxpayer have standing to pursue a civil action against a superior court based on its alleged failure to expedite and prioritize criminal cases? (2) If so, may such an action be based on Penal Code section 1049.5 or 1050?

Petition for review granted: 9/13/2023

Case fully briefed: 2/29/2024

Supplemental briefing ordered: 12/10/2025

“The court directed the parties to file supplemental briefs addressing the following question: What impact, if any, does this court’s decision in Taking Offense v. State of California (Nov. 6, 2025, S270535) __ Cal.5th __ [2025 Cal. LEXIS 7260], have on the issues presented in this case?”

Supplemental brief filed: 1/05/2026

Transferred to CA 1/4 after grant of review: 2/11/2026

“The above-captioned matter is transferred to the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Four, with directions to vacate its decision and reconsider the cause in light of Taking Offense v. State of California (2025) 18 Cal.5th 891. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.528(d).) “

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.

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