Jan. 23, 2026
Judge questions watchdog group's discovery bid in DOJ public records case
Court signals skepticism that California Public Records Act dispute warrants expanded discovery.
SACRAMENTO -- A Superior Court judge appeared skeptical of a conservative watchdog group's argument for more discovery Thursday in a lawsuit claiming the California Department of Justice coordinated with environmental groups leading up to litigation against oil companies.
Government Accountability & Oversight said in its petition it wants access to records about a "pressure group known to serve as ghost-writer for governmental 'climate' plaintiffs and otherwis...
To continue reading, please subscribe.
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In