motion to compel arbitration

Nov 12, 2025
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

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

Oct 29, 2025
Medina v. Sood Enterprises, S292924.

#25-315 Medina v. Sood Enterprises, S292924. (B333390; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV06210.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred

Aug 14, 2025
Holland v. Silverscreen Healthcare, Inc., S285429.

#24-153 Holland v. Silverscreen Healthcare, Inc., S285429. (B323237; 101 Cal.App.5th 1125; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV01945.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: In

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

May 14, 2025
Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation Services LTD., LLC, S290182.

#25-142 Rodriguez v. Packers Sanitation Services LTD., LLC, S290182. (D083400; 109 Cal.App.5th 69; Imperial County Superior Court; ECU002252.) 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

Apr 16, 2025
Leeper v. Shipt, Inc., S289305.

#25-91 Leeper v. Shipt, Inc., S289305.  (B339670; 107 Cal.App.5th 1001; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 24STCV06485.)  Review ordered on the court’s own motion after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action and remanded with directions. 

Feb 15, 2023
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

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