County of Sonoma v. Superior Court

Caution

173 Cal. App. 4th 322·2009 Cal. App. LEXIS 620·93 Cal. Rptr. 3d 39·186 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2528

Court of Appeal of CaliforniaApril 24, 2009A122450California13,249 words

Opinion

Jones, J.

The County of Sonoma (the County) seeks relief from an order of the superior court compelling the County to arbitrate with real party in interest Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association (SCLEA) under the procedures established in Code of Civil Procedure section 1299 et seq. In County of Riverside v. Superior Court (2003) 30 Cal.4th 278 [ 132 Cal.Rptr.2d 713 , 66 P.3d 718 ] (Riverside), the California Supreme Court held an earlier version of that statute unconstitutional, because the statute impermissibly infringed upon home rule powers reserved to local governments by article XI of the California Constitution. (Riverside, at p. 282.) The Legislature amended the statute in response to the Supreme Court’s decision. But the County contends the amended version continues to intrude upon its constitutional authority to establish compensation and terms of employment for county employees. We agree with the County and will therefore grant its petition for writ of mandate.

The Statutory Background

The County’s challenge focuses on the constitutionality of section 1299 et seq., but that statute cannot be understood in isolation. Because this case concerns the collective…

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Parties

COUNTY OF SONOMA
Plaintiff
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SONOMA COUNTY
Defendant

Judges

Jones

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