Legal Opinion
City & County of San Francisco v. PG & E Corp.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided January 9, 2006No. 03-16976, 03-17051PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THOMAS, Circuit Judge.
In this appeal, we consider whether a lawsuit filed by governmental entities seeking restitution to third parties pursuant to the California Unfair Practices Act constitutes a police and regulatory power action that cannot be removed to bankruptcy court. Under the circumstances presented here, we conclude that it does, and reverse the judgment of the district court.
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The present controversy stems from the bankruptcy reorganization filed by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (“the Utility” or “the Debtor”). The Utility provides gas and electric services to more than four…
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