California Supreme Court Watch

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

Aug 21, 2024
In re P.M., S285657.

#24-158 In re P.M., S285657. (E082577; nonpublished opinion; San Bernardino County Superior Court; J286868.) 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

Aug 21, 2024
Solis v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285733.

#24-155 Solis v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285733. (B323296; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV26265.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing in Solis deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, S284498

Aug 21, 2024
Hernandez v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285696.

#24-154 Hernandez v. Sohnen Enterprises, S285696. (B323303; 102 Cal.App.5th 222; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV26283.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing in Hernandez deferred pending decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court,

Aug 21, 2024
Holland v. Silverscreen Healthcare, Inc., S285429.

#24-153 Holland v. Silverscreen Healthcare, Inc., S285429. (B323237; 101 Cal.App.5th 1125; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22STCV01945.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: In

Aug 19, 2024
In re Dezi C., S275578.

#22-254 In re Dezi C., S275578. (B317935; 79 Cal.App.5th 769; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 19CCJP08030.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed orders in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issue: What constitutes reversible error when a child welfare

Aug 19, 2024
In re Kenneth D., S276649.

#22-302 In re Kenneth D., S276649. (C096051; 82 Cal.App.5th 1027; Placer County Superior Court; 53005180.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a juvenile dependency proceeding. This case presents the following issues: May an appellate court take additional evidence to

Aug 15, 2024
Stone v. Alameda Health System, S279137.

#23-94 Stone v. Alameda Health System, S279137. (A164021; 88 Cal.App.5th 84; Alameda County Superior Court; RG21092734.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part an order in a civil action. This case presents the following issues: (1) Are

Aug 14, 2024
Lopez v. Dayton, S285689.

#24-148 Lopez v. Dayton, S285689. (A168458; nonpublished opinion; Contra Costa County Superior Court; C2100204.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order in a civil action. The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in Gutierrez v. Tostado, S283128 (#24-59), which presents the

Aug 14, 2024
City of San Jose v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, S285426

#24-145 City of San Jose v. Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, S285426. (H050889; 101 Cal.App.5th 777; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 21CV391517.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The court limited review to the following issue: Is

Aug 08, 2024
John’s Grill, Inc. v. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., S278481.

#23-58 John’s Grill, Inc. v. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., S278481. (A162709; 86 Cal.App.5th 1195; San Francisco County Superior Court; CGC20584184.) 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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