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Law Practice

Oct. 14, 2008

Court Nixes Extra Pay for L.A. Judges

A state appellate court ruled Friday that Los Angeles County is not allowed to give its judges extra compensation on top of their state salaries.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

A state appellate court ruled Friday that Los Angeles County is not allowed to give its judges extra compensation on top of their state salaries.

The 4th District Court of Appeal ruling breathed new life into a taxpayer rights lawsuit challenging the extra retirement and health benefits, which amount to about $46,000 a year for each of the county's judges.

Under the California constitution, the Leg...

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