Mar. 3, 2026
Fee fight continues after pension underpayment ruling
CalPERS accepts trial court judgment but challenges attorney fees and scope of retirees eligible for relief.
Tens of thousands of current and future California government retirees will get increased pension payments, thanks to a trial court judgment holding that the state's pension agency denied many retirees the full amount due, lawyers for the retirees said Monday.
Although the state is not appealing that judgment, it has contested a $3 million legal fee awarded to the retirees' law firm. The state's lawyers contended in court papers that far fewer people will benefit than ...
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