Justice Joseph Grodin, RIP

Chief Justice Statement on the Passing of Former Supreme Court Justice Joseph Grodin

Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero today issued a statement on the passing of former California Supreme Court Justice Joseph Grodin. Grodin served on the state high court from December 1982 to January 1987. Said Chief Justice Guerrero:

Justice Joseph R. Grodin was a brilliant jurist whose contributions to California’s legal system—as a labor lawyer, Supreme Court justice, and professor—continue to resonate. Throughout his distinguished career, he exemplified a dedication to justice, fairness, and the rule of law. His thoughtful opinions and commitment to civil rights shaped the landscape of our state’s jurisprudence. As we mourn his passing, we honor his enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on our judiciary.

At the Lectern has Former Justice Grodin Dies and this. And see Remebering Supreme Court Justice and UC Law SF Professor Joseph R. Grodin.

[4/8/25 update: The Recorder has Former California Supreme Court Justice Joseph Grodin Dead at 94 --
Grodin, an Oakland native, spent decades shaping labor and employment law and teaching new lawyers.]