California Supreme Court Watch

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

Oct 23, 2024
Costa-Fleeson v. Americor Funding, S286683.

#24-208 Costa-Fleeson v. Americor Funding, S286683.  (G062962; nonpublished opinion; Orange County Superior Court; 30-2023-01305561.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498 (#24-98), which presents

Oct 23, 2024
Long v. City of Exeter, S286705.

#24-204 Long v. City of Exeter, S286705.  (B316324; nonpublished opinion; San Luis Obispo County Superior Court; 17CV0529.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action.  This case presents the following issue:  If a police department elects to sell

Oct 23, 2024
In re Athena R., S278121.

#23-52 In re Athena R., S278121. (B318751; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19CCJP05249.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 3/22/2023 “The petitions for review are granted. Further

Oct 23, 2024
In re An. L., S278127.

#23-51 In re An. L., S278127. (B315986; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20CCJP01456.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 3/22/2023 “The petition for review is granted. Further action

Oct 23, 2024
Porras v. Chipotle Services, LLC, S276866.

#22-294 Porras v. Chipotle Services, LLC, S276866. (F081113, F081670; nonpublished opinion; Stanislaus County Superior Court; CV-19-000937.) Petition for review after the CA affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc., S271721 (#22-03), which presents

Oct 23, 2024
In re Tyler C., S279071.

#23-88 In re Tyler C., S279071. (B316341; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 18LJJP00613.) 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 Dezi C., S275578 (#22-254),

Oct 23, 2024
In re M.G., S277633.

#23-13 In re M.G., S277633. (B317366; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19CCJP03978.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile proceeding. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in In re Dezi C., S275578 (#22-254) which presents the

Oct 23, 2024
Accurso v. In-N-Out Burgers, S282173.

#23-240 Accurso v. In-N-Out Burgers, S282173. (A165320; 94 Cal.App.5th 1128, mod. 95 Cal.App.5th 931b; Sonoma County Superior Court; SCV268956.) The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc., S271721 (#22-03), which presents the following issue: Does a plaintiff in a representative action

Oct 23, 2024
In re R.T., S275866.

#22-273 In re R.T., S275866. (B315541; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior court; 19CCJP05312.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile court proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 10/12/2022 “The petition for review is granted. Further action in

Oct 23, 2024
In re M.M., S276099.

#22-272 In re M.M., S276099. (B315997; 81 Cal.App.5th 61; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19CCJP00228.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile court proceeding. Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 10/12/2022 “The petition for review is granted. Further action

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