Apr. 30, 2026
Ratepayers right to preserve class claims in L.A. sewer fee suit
Los Angeles plaintiffs argue their claims over utility hikes and records access should proceed on a classwide basis.
A putative class of Los Angeles sewer ratepayers Wednesday opposed the city's latest bid to narrow a lawsuit over alleged unlawful rate hikes and public records violations, with the dispute centering on whether the claims can proceed on a classwide basis.
The case stems from a 2024 ordinance that raised sewer service charges over multiple years, prompting allegations that the city violated Proposition 218's cost-of-service limits and, alternatively, Proposition 26's vo...
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