California Supreme Court Watch

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

Feb 28, 2024
Bacon v. BMW of North America, S283551.

#24-42 Bacon v. BMW of North America, S283551. (H050174; nonpublished opinion; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 19CV350387.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969

Feb 26, 2024
TriCoast Builders, Inc. v. Fonnegra, S273368.

#22-108 TriCoast Builders, Inc. v. Fonnegra, S273368. (B303300; 74 Cal.App.5th 239; Los Angeles County Superior Court; PC056615.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) When a trial court denies a

Feb 21, 2024
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley v. Superior Court, S282950.

#24-33 Law Foundation of Silicon Valley v. Superior Court, S282950. (H049554; 96 Cal.App.5th 818, mod. 97 Cal.App.5th 462a; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV362347.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. City of Gilroy and Law

Feb 21, 2024
City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, S282937.

#24-32 City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, S282937. (H049552; 96 Cal.App.5th 818, mod. 97 Cal.App.5th 462a; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV362347.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. City of Gilroy and Law Foundation of

Feb 14, 2024
In re S.J., S283220.

#24-30 In re S.J., S283220. (E081498; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J268770.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing in L.C. and S.J. deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O.,

Feb 14, 2024
In re L.C., S283342.

#24-29 In re L.C., S283342. (E081670; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J292768.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petitioner for review granted; briefing deferred: 2/14/2024 The petition for review is granted. Further action in

Feb 14, 2024
New England Country Foods, LLC v. Vanlaw Food Products, Inc., S282968.

#24-23 New England Country Foods, LLC v. Vanlaw Food Products, Inc., S282968. (9th Cir. No. 22-55432; 87 F.3d 1016; Central District of California; D.C. No. 8:21-cv01060-DOC-ADS.) Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide a question of California law presented in

Feb 14, 2024
In re Kieran S., S280993.

#23-179 In re Kieran S., S280993. (B318672; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19LJJP00321A.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re N.R., S274943 (#22-233), which presents

Feb 08, 2024
Haggerty v. Thornton, S271483.

#21-562 Haggerty v. Thornton, S271483. (D078049; 68 Cal.App.5th 1003; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2019-00028694-PR-TR-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a probate proceeding. This case presents the following issue: Can a trust be modified according to the statutory

Feb 01, 2024
Romero v. Shih, S275023.

#22-218 Romero v. Shih, S275023. (B310069; 78 Cal.App.5th 326; Los Angeles County Superior Court; EC064933.) Petitions for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Did the trial

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