Gov. Code

Oct 16, 2024
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Assn. v. County of Los Angeles, S286264.

#24-196 Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Assn. v. County of Los Angeles, S286264.  (B326977; 102 Cal.App.5th 1167; Los Angeles County Superior Court; 21STCP03475.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action.  This case presents the following issues:  (1)

Apr 17, 2024
Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Assn. v. Criminal Justice Attorneys Assn. of Ventura County, S283978.

#24-71 Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Assn. v. Criminal Justice Attorneys Assn. of Ventura County, S283978. (B325277; 98 Cal.App.5th 1119; Santa Barbara County Superior Court; VENCI00546574.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following

Feb 21, 2024
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley v. Superior Court, S282950.

#24-33 Law Foundation of Silicon Valley v. Superior Court, S282950. (H049554; 96 Cal.App.5th 818, mod. 97 Cal.App.5th 462a; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV362347.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal denied a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. City of Gilroy and Law

Feb 21, 2024
City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, S282937.

#24-32 City of Gilroy v. Superior Court, S282937. (H049552; 96 Cal.App.5th 818, mod. 97 Cal.App.5th 462a; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 20CV362347.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal granted a petition for peremptory writ of mandate. City of Gilroy and Law Foundation of

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