Litigation
Dec. 7, 2011
Ex-judge hired by water district backs out
A former federal judge has backed out of representing the powerful Westlands Water District in a state environmental case after critics complained about the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A former U.S. judge has backed out of representing the powerful Westlands Water District in a state environmental case after critics complained about the appearance of a conflict because he ruled in the client's favor while on the bench.
Oliver Wanger retired from the Fresno federal bench Sept. 30, citing financial reasons for leaving the lifetime appointment. In his final weeks on the job, he issu...
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