#22-302 In re Kenneth D., S276649. (C096051; 82 Cal.App.5th 1027; Placer County Superior Court; 53005180.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issues: May an appellate court take additional evidence to
#22-294 Porras v. Chipotle Services, LLC, S276866. (F081113, F081670; nonpublished opinion; Stanislaus County Superior Court; CV-19-000937.) Petition for review after the CA affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc., S271721 (#22-03), which presents
#22-289 Harrod v. Country Oaks Partners, LLC, S276545. (B312967; 82 Cal.App.5th 365; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20STCV26536.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Does
#22-282 Seviour-Iloff v. LaPaille, S275848. (A163503, A163504; 80 Cal.App.5th 427; Humboldt County Superior Court; CV2000529.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. The court limited review to the following issues: (1)
#22-281 Needham v. Superior Court, S276395. (G060670; 82 Cal.App.5th 114; Orange County Superior Court; M-16870.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for writ of mandate. This case presents the following issue: Does the Sexually Violent Predator Act (Welf. & Inst.
#22-273 In re R.T., S275866. (B315541; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior court; 19CCJP05312.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile court proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 10/12/2022 “The petition for review is granted. Further action in
#22-272 In re M.M., S276099. (B315997; 81 Cal.App.5th 61; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19CCJP00228.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile court proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 10/12/2022 “The petition for review is granted. Further action
#22-271 In re G.A., S276056. (C094857; 81 Cal.App.5th 355; San Joaquin County Superior Court; STKJVDP20190000302.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part orders in a juvenile court proceeding, and remanded with directions. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 10/12/2022 “The petition
#22-263 JJD-HOV Elk Grove, LLC v. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC, S275843. (C094190; 80 Cal.App.5th 409; Sacramento County Superior Court; 34201900248163CUBCGDS.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) What analytical framework should
#22-254 In re Dezi C., S275578. (B317935; 79 Cal.App.5th 769; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19CCJP08030.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issue: What constitutes reversible error when a child welfare
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