California Supreme Court Watch

#23-170 Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America, S280598. (C090463; 90 Cal.App.5th 385; Placer County Superior Court; SCV0038395.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Do Code of Civil Procedure section 998’s cost-shifting provisions apply if the parties ultimately negotiate a pre-trial settlement?

Petition for review granted: 8/30/2023

Case fully briefed: 6/28/2024

Case ordered on calendar: 12/18/2024

To be argued on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 1:30 pm, in San Francisco. Counsel will have the option to appear in person, or remotely via video pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2023-05-11.

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.

See the Petition for Review filed by Greines, Martin Stein & Richland.

See the Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed by Greines, Martin Stein & Richland.

See the Opening Brief on the Merits filed by Greines, Martin Stein & Richland.

See the Reply Brief on the Merits filed by Greines, Martin Stein & Richland.

See the Plaintiffs’ Response to Amicus Briefs filed by Greines, Martin Stein & Richland.