Tuesday, November 22, 2016

The California Supreme Court has granted review in MAPE v. MCERA involving the Constitutionality of PEPRA

On November 22, 2016, the California Supreme Court issued an order granting review of the MCERA pension case.  The order stated:

"The petition for review is granted. Further action in this matter is deferred pending the decision of the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Four, in Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Association et al. v. Alameda County Employees' Retirement Association et al., A141913 (see Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.512(d)(2)) or pending further order of the court. Submission of additional briefing, pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.520, is deferred pending further order of the court. Votes: Cantil-Sakauye, C.J., Werdegar, Chin, Corrigan, Liu, Cuéllar and Kruger, JJ."

Mastagni Holstedt, APC, represents Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Association in the aforementioned appeal.  The ACDSA action has been consolidated with several similar PEPRA challenges.