California Supreme Court Watch

#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 decision in EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521 (#23-247), which presents the following issue: Is a forum selection clause enforceable when a party’s right under California state law to a jury trial for their civil claims would not apply in the exclusive forum identified by the clause?

Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 2/11/2025

Transferred to CA 2/4 after hold: 9/03/2025

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.