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Oct 29, 2025

Severo v. Forest River, Inc., S292374.

#25-320 Severo v. Forest River, Inc., S292374. (B336863; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23NWCV01462.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Lathrop v.

Sep 17, 2025

Pelascini v. Airstream, Inc., S291386.

#25-301 Pelascini v. Airstream, Inc., S291386. (A169686; nonpublished opinion; Solano County Superior Court; CU2301803.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Lathrop v. Thor Motor

Sep 03, 2025

The Comedy Store v. Moss Adams LLP, S288469.

#25-40 The Comedy Store v. Moss Adams LLP, S288469. (B327404; 106 Cal.App.5th 784; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22SMCV01463.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court ordered briefing deferred pending

Jul 21, 2025

EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521.

#23-247 EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521. (D081670; 95 Cal.App.5th 890, mod. 95 Cal.App.5th 1320a; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2022-00015228-CUBT-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following

Apr 30, 2025

Hardy v. Forest River, Inc., S289309.

#25-127 Hardy v. Forest River, Inc., S289309. (B331450; 108 Cal.App.5th 450; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22NWCV01656.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Jan 15, 2025

Lathrop v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S287893.

#25-12 Lathrop v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S287893. (B331970; 105 Cal.App.5th 808; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22NWCV01494.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision

Apr 24, 2024

Lockton Investment Advisors v. Superior Court, S283963.

#24-76 Lockton Investment Advisors v. Superior Court, S283963. (B334130; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV23460.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 4/24/2024 Further action in this matter is

Apr 24, 2024

Lockton Companies, LLC – Pacific Series v. Superior Court, S283932.

#24-75 Lockton Companies, LLC – Pacific Series v. Superior Court, S283932. (B334428; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 23STCV24107.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 4/24/2024 Further action in

Dec 13, 2023

Lockton Companies v. Superior Court, S282136.

#23-256 Lockton Companies v. Superior Court, S282136. (B328408; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV39876.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521

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