California Supreme Court Watch

Catch up on the latest happenings in the California Supreme Court.

Stiles v. Kia Motors America, S285433.

#24-138 Stiles v. Kia Motors America, S285433.  (B325798; 101 Cal.App.5th 913; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2019-00527171-CU-BC-VTA.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Rodriguez v. FCA US, LLC, S274625

Jul 24, 2024
Newton – The Children’s Learning Center v. De Ritz, S285460.

#24-137 Newton – The Children’s Learning Center v. De Ritz, S285460.  (A167738; nonpublished opinion; San Mateo County Superior Court; 20CIV02750.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in City of

Jul 10, 2024
Doe v. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, APC, S284810.

#24-128 Doe v. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, APC, S284810.  (B330052; nonpublished opinion; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00573119CU-WT-VTA.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior

Jul 10, 2024
In re Spielbauer on Discipline, S283172.

24-119 In re Spielbauer on Discipline, S283172.  (__State Bar Court __; State Bar Ct. No. 19-O-30700.)  Petitions for review after a State Bar Court recommendation of discipline of an attorney.  This case presents the following issue:  If a victim of attorney misconduct suffers damages recoverable

Jun 12, 2024
In re L.G., S284817.

#24-102 In re L.G., S284817. (E082177; nonpublished opinion; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ2000046.) Petitions for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 6/12/2024 The court ordered briefing in L.G. deferred pending decision

Jun 12, 2024
In re C.B., S284964.

#24-101 In re C.B., S284964. (E082124; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J282175.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 6/12/2024 The court ordered briefing in C.B. deferred pending

Jun 12, 2024
Brooklyn Restaurants, Inc. v. Sentinel Ins. Co., Ltd., S284887.

#24-100 Brooklyn Restaurants, Inc. v. Sentinel Ins. Co., Ltd., S284887. (D081132; 100 Cal.App.5th 1036; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2020-00024865-CU-ICCTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred pending

Jun 12, 2024
Shear Development Co., LLC v. California Coastal Commission, S284378.

#24-99 Shear Development Co., LLC v. California Coastal Commission, S284378. (B319895; nonpublished opinion; San Luis Obispo County Superior Court; 20CV-0431.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in an action for writ of administrative mandate. This case presents the following issue:

Jun 12, 2024
Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498.

#24-98 Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498. (B327524; 99 Cal.App.5th 1319; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20PSCV00827.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for writ of mandate. This case presents the following issue: Does the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §

May 29, 2024
In re Ryder S., S284423.

#24-96 In re Ryder S., S284423. (B330204; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22CCJP01821.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Dezi C., S275578 (#22-254), which

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