California Supreme Court Watch

Jan 31, 2024
Gerro v. Blockfi Lending, S275530.

#22-245 Gerro v. Blockfi Lending, S275530. (B307156, B312647; nonpublished opinion; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 20STCV31493.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Did the Court of Appeal correctly hold that this action must remain in California despite the contractual forum selection clause?

Petition for review granted; issues limited: 9/14/2022

Opening brief on the merits filed: 11/14/2022

Notice of bankruptcy stay filed: 11/29/2022

Order filed: Cause suspended due to bankruptcy stay: 11/30/2022

Order filed: Review is dismissed only as between Scratch Services, LLC and Gerro: 5/17/2023

Dismissal order filed: 1/31/2024

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.