Ryan
Ryan v. California Interscholastic Federation-San Diego Section
Opinion
Opinion
O'Rourke, J.
California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), CIF Executive Director John Hayes, California Interscholastic Federation-San Diego Section and CIF San Diego Section Commissioner Jan Jessop (collectively CIF-SDS) appeal a mandamus judgment directing CIF-SDS to vacate its internal affirmed as modified undue influence ruling arising from the athletic eligibility application of Rancho Buena Vista High School (RBV) for Australian John Ryan. The judgment further declares CIF bylaws 510 (undue influence) and 1100 et seq. (review of eligibility decisions) unconstitutional facially and as applied under the due process clause of the California Constitution for failing to provide minimal procedural due process to those charged with violations before the rulings issue. Finally, the judgment provides that Ryan’s counsel shall recover attorney fees and costs under Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5. CIF-SDS also appeals the postjudgment order confirming that award and setting its amount at $92,029.56.
CIF-SDS, joined by amicus curiae Education Legal Alliance of the California School Boards Association, challenges the trial court’s determination that the right to participate in…