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San Diegans for Open Government v. City of San Diego
San Diegans for Open Government fail in challenge to City of San Diego's lease-back financing plan to fund public infrastructure improvements.
Municipal Law Nov. 23, 2015
California Tow Truck Association v. City and County of San Francisco
Law requiring tow car firm applicants to include business plan does not fall under safety exception to Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act and is thus preempted.
Municipal Law Aug. 14, 2015
Schafer v. City of Los Angeles (Triangle Center LLC)
City is not equitably estopped from disallowing use of property that had long been used as parking lot in violation of zoning laws.
Municipal Law Jun. 21, 2015
Weinstein v. County of Los Angeles
County's no-bid contract with entity to provide pharmacy administrator services is exempt from competitive bidding rules.
Municipal Law Jun. 17, 2015
Save Our Heritage Org. v. City of San Diego
City made approve development plans in historic area even if area can presently be put to 'a' beneficial use, if city determines that current use is not reasonable.
Municipal Law May 28, 2015
Monsivaiz v. County Civil Service Com. (L.A. County Dept. of Ag. Comr.)
Dismissal of writ of mandate for lack of jurisdiction is proper where Los Angeles County employee died during pendency of writ proceeding and his widow wished to be deemed successor in interest.
Municipal Law May 12, 2015
Monsivaiz v. County Civil Service Com. (L.A. County Dept. of Ag. Comr.)
Dismissal of writ of mandate for lack of jurisdiction is proper where Los Angeles County employee died during pendency of writ proceeding and his widow wished to be deemed successor in interest.
Municipal Law Apr. 30, 2015
Monsivaiz v. County Civil Service Com. (L.A. County Dept. of Ag. Comr.)
Dismissal of writ of mandate for lack of jurisdiction is proper where Los Angeles County employee died during pendency of writ proceeding and his widow wished to be deemed successor in interest.
Municipal Law Apr. 28, 2015
Walnut Acres Neighborhood Assn. v. City of L.A.
Zoning administrator’s finding of unnecessary hardship under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 14.3.1 is not supported by the evidence and court is correct in ordering city to rescind permit for eldercare facility.
Municipal Law Apr. 15, 2015
Benetatos v. City of Los Angeles
Restaurant owner is liable for public nuisance because his poorly- and neglectfully-maintained restaurant is a hub for criminal activities.
Municipal Law Apr. 14, 2015