motion to compel arbitration

May 27, 2026
Gerlach v. Zara USA, Inc., S295800.

#26-89 Gerlach v. Zara USA, Inc., S295800. (B343994; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 24STCV20987.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 5/27/2026 The

Apr 01, 2026
Williams v. Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd., S295344.

#26-58 Williams v. Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd., S295344. (B342796; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 24SMCV01432.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Mar 25, 2026
Barbosa v. Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic Center Medical Group, Inc., S294710.

#26-48 Barbosa v. Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic Center Medical Group, Inc., S294710. (F088971; nonpublished opinion; Fresno County Superior Court; 23CECG04847.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case presents the following

Feb 11, 2026
Resendiz v. Canyon Restaurant, Ltd., S293166.

#25-328 Resendiz v. Canyon Restaurant, Ltd., S293166. (B342091; nonpublished opinion; Santa Barbara County Superior Court; 24CV00190.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered briefing in Neubecker and Resendiz

Dec 17, 2025
Galarsa v. Dolgen California, LLC, S293545.

#25-349 Galarsa v. Dolgen California, LLC, S293545. (F089004, F089171; 115 Cal.App.5th 1; Kern County Superior Court; BCV-19-102504.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate and affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil

Dec 10, 2025
Domingo v. Prime Healthcare Paradise Valley, LLC, S293682.

#25-341 Domingo v. Prime Healthcare Paradise Valley, LLC, S293682. (D085075; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2019-00023576-CU-OECTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending

Nov 25, 2025
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

Nov 12, 2025
Neubecker v. Evans Hotels, LLC, S293216.

#25-327 Neubecker v. Evans Hotels, LLC, S293216. (D084176; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2023-00051797-CU-OE-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 11/12/2025 The

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
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

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