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Apr. 10, 2023

Judicial Council wins summary judgment against retired judges

The judge’s spouse was on the Judicial Council when it adopted the term limit plan for the Assigned Judges Program, which the plaintiffs say discriminated against retired judges over 70.

The Judicial Council of California secured summary judgment Friday against an age discrimination lawsuit brought by seven retired judges, who responded with a motion to disqualify the ruling judge because of personal ties to the council, including his marriage to a former council member.

The judge’s spouse was on the Judicial Council when it adopted the term limit plan for the Assigned Judges Program, which the plaintiffs say discriminated ...

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