California Supreme Court Watch

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

Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America, S280598.

#23-170 Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America, S280598. (C090463; 90 Cal.App.5th 385; Placer County Superior Court; SCV0038395.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Do Code of Civil Procedure section 998’s cost-shifting

Aug 09, 2023
Basith v. Lithia Motors, Inc., S280258.

#23-163 Basith v. Lithia Motors, Inc., S280258. (B316098; 90 Cal.App.5th 951; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV01725.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision

Aug 09, 2023
Fuentes v. Empire Nissan, Inc., S280256.

#23-160 Fuentes v. Empire Nissan, Inc., S280256. (B314490; 90 Cal.App.5th 919; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20STCV35350.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a petition to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Is

Jul 26, 2023
In re Robert F., S279743.

#23-159 In re Robert F., S279743. (E080073; 90 Cal.App.5th 492; Riverside County Superior Court; SWJ1900756.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Ja.O., S280572 (#23-153), which presents

Jul 26, 2023
Capito v. San Jose Healthcare System LP, S279862.

#23-155 Capito v. San Jose Healthcare System LP, S279862. (H049022; nonpublished opinion; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV366981.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Does a hospital have a duty

Jul 26, 2023
Naranjo v. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Inc., S280374.

#23-154 Naranjo v. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Inc., S280374. (F083197; 90 Cal.App.5th 1193; Stanislaus County Superior Court; CV-21-001363.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents issues concerning the application of the Unfair Competition

Jul 26, 2023
In re Ja.O., S280572.

#23-153 In re Ja.O., S280572. (E079651; 91 Cal.App.5th 672; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J291035.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issue: Does the duty of a child welfare agency to

Jul 19, 2023
Lanier v. Ford Motor Company, S280048.

#23-151 Lanier v. Ford Motor Company, S280048. (B315114; nonpublished opinion; San Luis Obispo County Superior; 21CVP-0042.) 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 Cases,

Jul 19, 2023
Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969.

#23-148 Ford Motor Warranty Cases, S279969. (B312261; 89 Cal.App.5th 1324; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC596216.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration. The court limited review to the following issue: Do manufacturers’ express or

Jul 12, 2023
Olympic & Georgia Partners, LLC v. County of Los Angeles, S280000.

#23-135 Olympic & Georgia Partners, LLC v. County of Los Angeles, S280000. (B312862; 90 Cal.App.5th 100; Los Angeles County Superior Court; BC707591.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. This case

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