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Litigation

Apr. 1, 2014

Public attorneys' pension suit in San Bernardino County could have broad reach

A judge could rule next month on whether a 2012 state pension statute forbids a public employer from forcing a hike in employee pension contributions.


By Katie Lucia


Daily Journal Staff Writer


A case before a San Bernardino County judge questioning the constitutionality of California's 2012 pension law could impact similar developing cases, labor attorneys say, and have a ripple effect on public employee collective bargaining throughout the state.


Judge David S. Cohn is scheduled to hear arguments on the matter April 11 and could issue a formal ruling on whether the statute forbids a pub...

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