California Supreme Court Watch

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

Dec 13, 2023
Endeavor Operating Co., LLC v. HDI Global Ins. Co., S282533.

#23-251 Endeavor Operating Co., LLC v. HDI Global Ins. Co., S282533. (B323865; 96 Cal.App.5th 420; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV23693.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Another

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 29, 2023
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

Nov 29, 2023
Legislature of the State of California v. Weber (Hiltachk), S281977.

#23-238 Legislature of the State of California v. Weber (Hiltachk), S281977. Original proceeding. The court issued an order to show cause why the relief sought in the petition should not be granted. This case presents the following issues: (1) Does the Taxpayer Protection and Government

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

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

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