equitable estoppel

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,

Nov 12, 2025
Kielar v. Superior Court (Hyundai Motor America), S281937.

#23-209 Kielar v. Superior Court (Hyundai Motor America), S281937. (C096773; 94 Cal.App.5th 614; Placer County Superior Court; SCV0048230.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty

Nov 12, 2025
Bacon v. BMW of North America, S283551.

#24-42 Bacon v. BMW of North America, S283551. (H050174; nonpublished opinion; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 19CV350387.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969

Nov 12, 2025
Davis v. Nissan North America, S284697.

#24-91 Davis v. Nissan North America, S284697. (D083006; 100 Cal.App.5th 825; Riverside County Superior Court; CVRI2203733.) 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,

Nov 12, 2025
Montemayor v. Ford Motor Company, S281237.

#23-184 Montemayor v. Ford Motor Company, S281237. (B320477; 92 Cal.App.5th 958; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19STCV37946.) 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

Nov 12, 2025
Rivera v. Superior Court, S287725.

#24-264 Rivera v. Superior Court, S287725.  (B334522; 105 Cal.App.5th 288; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00568507-CU-BC-VTA.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969 (#23-148),

Nov 12, 2025
Ballesteros v. Ford Motor Company, S290724.

#25-179 Ballesteros v. Ford Motor Company, S290724.  (A172271; 109 Cal.App.5th 1196; San Bernardino County Superior Court; CIVSB2208834.)  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

Nov 12, 2025
Yeh v. Superior Court, S282228.

#23-232 Yeh v. Superior Court, S282228. (A166537; 95 Cal.App.5th 264; Contra Costa County Superior Court; MSC2200170.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for writ of mandate in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor

Jul 03, 2025
Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969.

#23-148 Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969. (B312261; 89 Cal.App.5th 1324; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC596216.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration. The court limited review to the following issue: Do manufacturers’ express or

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