California Supreme Court Watch

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

Jul 08, 2024
California-American Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S271493.

#22-132 California-American Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S271493. Original proceeding. The court issued a writ of review regarding notice and due process requirements in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission. (See also Golden State Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S269099.) Alternative writ issued:

Jul 01, 2024
Needham v. Superior Court, S276395.

#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.

Jun 20, 2024
Himes v. Somatics, LLC, S273887.

#22-157 Himes v. Somatics, LLC, S273887. (9th Cir. No. 21-55517; 29 F.4th 1125; Central District of California; D.C. No. 2:17-cv-06686-RGK-JC.) Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide questions of California law presented in a matter pending in the United States

Jun 20, 2024
Legislature of the State of California v. Weber (Hiltachk), S281977.

#23-238 Legislature of the State of California v. Weber (Hiltachk), S281977. Original proceeding. The court issued an order to show cause why the relief sought in the petition should not be granted. This case presents the following issues: (1) Does the Taxpayer Protection and Government

Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Cement and Gypsum Corp. (London Market Insurers), S273179.

#22-91 Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Cement and Gypsum Corp. (London Market Insurers), S273179. (B278091; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles Superior Court; BC249550). Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. The court

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
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. §

Jun 06, 2024
Make UC A Good Neighbor v. Regents of University of California, S279242.

#23-93 Make UC A Good Neighbor v. Regents of University of California, S279242. (A165451; 88 Cal.App.5th 656, mod. 88 Cal.App.5th 1293a; Alameda County Superior Court; RG21110142.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the

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