California Supreme Court Watch

Jan 15, 2025
Lathrop v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S287893.

#25-12 Lathrop v. Thor Motor Coach, Inc., S287893.  (B331970; 105 Cal.App.5th 808; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 22NWCV01494.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action and remanded for further proceedings.  The court ordered briefing deferred pending decision in EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court, S282521 (#23-247), which presents the following issue:  Is a forum selection clause enforceable when a party’s right under California state law to a jury trial for their civil claims would not apply in the exclusive forum identified by the clause?

Petition for review granted; briefing deferred: 1/15/2025

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.