California Supreme Court Watch

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

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

Jul 10, 2024
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation California v. Lexington Insurance Company, S280353.

#23-145 Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation California v. Lexington Insurance Company, S280353. (B320834; 90 Cal.App.5th 1064; Santa Barbara County Superior Court; 20CV01967.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. The

Jul 10, 2024
Doe v. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, APC, S284810.

#24-128 Doe v. Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, APC, S284810.  (B330052; nonpublished opinion; Ventura County Superior Court; 56-2022-00573119CU-WT-VTA.)  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

Jul 10, 2024
In re Spielbauer on Discipline, S283172.

24-119 In re Spielbauer on Discipline, S283172.  (__State Bar Court __; State Bar Ct. No. 19-O-30700.)  Petitions for review after a State Bar Court recommendation of discipline of an attorney.  This case presents the following issue:  If a victim of attorney misconduct suffers damages recoverable

Jul 10, 2024
JRK Property Holdings, Inc. v. Colony Ins. Co., S282657.

#23-265 JRK Property Holdings, Inc. v. Colony Ins. Co., S282657. (B321806; 96 Cal.App.5th 1; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCV19983.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action and remanded for further

Jul 08, 2024
Golden State Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S269099.

#22-134 Golden State Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S269099. Original proceeding. The court issued a writ of review regarding notice and due process requirements in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission. (See also California-American Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S271493.) Alternative writ issued:

Jul 08, 2024
California-American Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S271493.

#22-132 California-American Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S271493. Original proceeding. The court issued a writ of review regarding notice and due process requirements in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission. (See also Golden State Water Co. v. Public Utilities Commission, S269099.) Alternative writ issued:

Jul 01, 2024
Needham v. Superior Court, S276395.

#22-281 Needham v. Superior Court, S276395. (G060670; 82 Cal.App.5th 114; Orange County Superior Court; M-16870.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for writ of mandate. This case presents the following issue: Does the Sexually Violent Predator Act (Welf. & Inst.

Jun 20, 2024
Himes v. Somatics, LLC, S273887.

#22-157 Himes v. Somatics, LLC, S273887. (9th Cir. No. 21-55517; 29 F.4th 1125; Central District of California; D.C. No. 2:17-cv-06686-RGK-JC.) Request under California Rules of Court, rule 8.548, that this court decide questions of California law presented in a matter pending in the United States

Jun 20, 2024
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

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