Barber v. Cal. State Pers. Bd.

CODRINGTON J.

*504I.

INTRODUCTION

This is plaintiff and appellant Patrick Barber's second appeal in this case and raises an issue of first impression.1 Upon remand from Barber's first appeal ( Barber I ) , defendant and respondent, the California State Personnel Board *505(SPB), awarded Barber a lump sum back pay award, which resulted in Barber incurring increased income tax liability. SPB denied Barber's motion for recovery for increased tax liability. The trial court upheld SPB's decision and denied Barber's petition for writ of mandamus. Barber appeals the denial of his writ petition and motion for…