California Supreme Court Watch

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

Oct 02, 2024
Salami v. Los Robles Regional Medical Center, S286557.

#24-194 Salami v. Los Robles Regional Medical Center, S286557. (B327348; 103 Cal.App.5th 1023; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2021-00560715-CU-BC-VTA.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Capito v. San Jose

Sep 25, 2024
TRC Operating Co., Inc. v. Chevron USA, Inc., S286233.

#24-180 TRC Operating Co., Inc. v. Chevron USA, Inc., S286233. (F083724; 102 Cal.App.5th 1040; Kern County Superior Court; S1500-CV-282520_JEB.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed and reversed orders in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings. The court limited review to

Sep 25, 2024
Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond, S278089.

#23-35 Richmond Shoreline Alliance v. City of Richmond, S278089. (A166004; nonpublished opinion; Contra Costa County Superior Court; MSN201967.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal in an action for writ of administrative mandate. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in

Sep 18, 2024
Snap, Inc. v. Superior Court, S286267.

#24-174 Snap, Inc. v. Superior Court, S286267.  (D083475, D083446; 103 Cal.App.5th 1031; San Diego County Superior Court; CN429787.)  Petitions for review after the Court of Appeal granted in part and denied in part petitions for peremptory writ of mandate.  This case presents the following issues: 

Sep 18, 2024
Cohen v. Superior Court, S285484.

#24-173 Cohen v. Superior Court, S285484.  (B330202; 102 Cal.App.5th 706; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22SMCV00736.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate.  The court limited review to the following issue:  Does Government Code section 36900,

Sep 18, 2024
Brooklyn Restaurants, Inc. v. Sentinel Ins. Co., Ltd., S284887.

#24-100 Brooklyn Restaurants, Inc. v. Sentinel Ins. Co., Ltd., S284887. (D081132; 100 Cal.App.5th 1036; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2020-00024865-CU-ICCTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action and remanded with directions. The court ordered briefing deferred pending

Sep 18, 2024
Showa Hospitality, LLC v. Sentinel Insurance Company, Limited, S280846.

#23-167 Showa Hospitality, LLC v. Sentinel Insurance Company, Limited, S280846. (D080008; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2020-00018311-CU-IC-CTL.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in John’s Grill, Inc.

Sep 18, 2024
French Laundry Partners, LP v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company, S278492.

#23-63 French Laundry Partners, LP v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company, S278492. (9th Circ. No. 21-15927; 58 F.4th 1305; Northern District of California; D.C. No. 3:20-cv-04540-JSC.) Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide questions of California law presented in a matter

Sep 11, 2024
Keeton v. Tesla, Inc., S286260.

#24-168 Keeton v. Tesla, Inc., S286260. (A166690; 103 Cal.App.5th 26; Alameda County Superior Court; RG21109088.) 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

Sep 11, 2024
City of Escondido v. Fawcett, S286239.

#24-167 City of Escondido v. Fawcett, S286239. (D082525; nonpublished opinion; San Diego County Superior Court; 37-2022-00025425-CU-PT-NC.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in City of San Jose v. Howard

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