California Supreme Court Watch

#24-154 Hernandez v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285696. (B323303; 102 Cal.App.5th 222; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV26283.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing in Hernandez deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498 (#24-98), which presents the following issue: Does the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.) preempt state statutes prescribing the procedures for paying arbitration fees and providing for forfeiture of the right to arbitrate if timely payment is not made by the party who drafted the arbitration agreement and who is required to pay such fees?

Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 8/21/2024

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.