California Supreme Court Watch

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

Jan 31, 2024
Escamilla v. Vannucci, S282866.

#24-19 Escamilla v. Vannucci, S282866. (A166176; 97 Cal.App.5th 175; Alameda County Superior Court; RG21111193.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order granting a special motion to strike in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: What statute of limitations

Jan 31, 2024
Gerro v. Blockfi Lending, S275530.

#22-245 Gerro v. Blockfi Lending, S275530. (B307156, B312647; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20STCV31493.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Did the

Jan 18, 2024
Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc., S274340.

#22-170 Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc., S274340. (G058397, G058969; 76 Cal.App.5th 685; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2013-00692890.) 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

Dec 20, 2023
Ranger v. Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, S282264.

#23-260 Ranger v. Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, S282264. (B315302; 95 Cal.App.5th 240; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19STCV22806.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: May a maritime worker described by

Dec 13, 2023
Lockton Companies v. Superior Court, S282136.

#23-256 Lockton Companies v. Superior Court, S282136. (B328408; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV39876.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521

Dec 13, 2023
EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521.

#23-247 EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521. (D081670; 95 Cal.App.5th 890, mod. 95 Cal.App.5th 1320a; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2022-00015228-CUBT-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following

Dec 13, 2023
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S282013.

#23-246 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd., S282013. (E079076; 94 Cal.App.5th 464; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board; ADJ1360597.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal annulled and remanded the decision in a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board proceeding. This case presents

Nov 29, 2023
In re. L.J., S282333.

#23-243 In re. L.J., S282333. (E080296; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J287021.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153), which presents

Nov 15, 2023
Yeh v. Superior Court, S282228.

#23-232 Yeh v. Superior Court, S282228. (A166537; 95 Cal.App.5th 264; Contra Costa County Superior Court; MSC2200170.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for writ of mandate in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor

Nov 15, 2023
In re Ashton C., S282099.

#23-222 In re Ashton C., S282099. (E079831; nonpublished opinion; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ2000558.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 11/15/2023 Further action in this matter is deferred pending consideration

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