Facts

Sami Ammari sued the City of Los Angeles, challenging a new law that regulated mobile billboard advertising displays.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Ammari claimed that he owned various lawful businesses within the City and County of Los Angeles, and that he advertised his products and services to the public by affixing signs to vans and other motorized vehicles that he then parked alongside streets within the city, where parking of motor vehicles was permitted. Ammari claimed that a new law amended Vehicle Code Section 21100, which prohibited mobile advertising billboard displays. Ammari contended that violation of the law could result in a citation or removal of the vehicle, as well as the imposition of civil and criminal penalties on the vehicle owner. As such, Ammari alleged violation of due process, free speech, privileges or immunities, California state due process, free speech claims, and California state privileges or immunities.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant moved for summary judgment.

Damages

Ammari sought an unspecified amount for compensatory damages as well as punitive damages, attorney fees and costs, and other relief.

Result

The court granted the city's motion for summary judgment, and entered judgment in favor of the city.

Other Information

FILING DATE: May 29, 2012.