California Supreme Court Watch

#26-144 Victor Valley Union High School Dist. v. Superior Court, S298193. (E086569; 121 Cal.App.5th 901; San Bernardino County Superior Court; CIVSB2220718.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Under Education Code section 44808, can a school district be held liable for injuries to a student that occurred off school property based solely on the fact that the injuries were proximately caused by the school district’s negligent act that occurred on school property?

Petition for review granted: 9/23/2026

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.