California Supreme Court Watch

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

Nov 15, 2023
In re Andres R., S282054.

#23-221 In re Andres R., S282054. (E079972; 94 Cal.App.5th 828; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ2200411.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 11/15/2023 The petition for review is granted. Further

Nov 01, 2023
Woodworth v. Loma Linda University Medical Center, S281717.

#23-217 Woodworth v. Loma Linda University Medical Center, S281717. (E072704; 93 Cal.App.5th 1038; San Bernardino County Superior Court; CIVDS1408640.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part orders in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending

Nov 01, 2023
Moran v. Prime Healthcare Management, Inc., S281746.

#23-216 Moran v. Prime Healthcare Management, Inc., S281746. (G060920; 94 Cal.App.5th 166; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2013-00689394.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Capito v. San Jose Healthcare

Oct 25, 2023
Kielar v. Superior Court (Hyundai Motor America), S281937.

#23-209 Kielar v. Superior Court (Hyundai Motor America), S281937. (C096773; 94 Cal.App.5th 614; Placer County Superior Court; SCV0048230.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty

Oct 11, 2023
In re N.L., S281741.

#23-200 In re N.L., S281741. (E080557; nonpublished opinion; Riverside County Superior Court; SWJ1900380.) 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 the

Sep 27, 2023
In re Delila D., S281447.

#23-189 In re Delila D., S281447. (E080389; 93 Cal.App.5th 953; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ118579.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal conditionally reversed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153),

Sep 27, 2023
Brown v. City of Inglewood, S280773.

#23-187 Brown v. City of Inglewood, S280773. (B320658; 92 Cal.App.5th 1256; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV30604.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part an order in a civil action. The court limited review to the following

Sep 20, 2023
Montemayor v. Ford Motor Company, S281237.

#23-184 Montemayor v. Ford Motor Company, S281237. (B320477; 92 Cal.App.5th 958; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19STCV37946.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Ford Motor Warranty

Sep 13, 2023
In re M.R., S281249.

#23-180 In re M.R., S281249. (E080328; nonpublished opinion; Riverside County Superior Court; RIJ2100164.) 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 Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153), which presents the following

Sep 13, 2023
Raju v. Superior Court, S281001.

#23-175 Raju v. Superior Court, S281001. (A164736; 92 Cal.App.5th 438, mod. 92 Cal.App.5th 1222; Contra Costa County Superior Court; MSRA210005.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Does a taxpayer

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