Government,
Civil Litigation,
California Courts of Appeal
Feb. 18, 2022
Appellate ruling tackles water rate issues in San Jose case
The court weighs several issues including the application of Proposition 218 to late charges, the Government Claims Act, and the statute of limitations appropriate for a claim of misuse of funds collected by water rates.
Steven P. Graham
Partner
Cole Huber LLP
Email: sgraham@colehuber.com
Steven serves as city attorney for the cities of Hemet and Canyon Lake, and general counsel to the Yucaipa Valley Water District and Idyllwild Fire Protection District.
A recent 4th District Court of Appeal decision tackles several water rate-related issues and the application of Proposition 218 to late charges, the Government Claims Act, and the statute of limitations appropriate for a claim of misuse of funds collected by water rates. Plata v. City of San Jose, 2022 DJDAR 1284 (Feb. 2, 2022).
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