Mijares v. Orange Cnty. Employees' Ret. Sys.

*731*320In this declaratory relief action, the trial court ruled the Orange County Department of Education (Employer) must pay approximately $ 3.3 million in additional contributions to fund pension benefits promised to its employees. Employer argues we must independently review the legal issues raised in its complaint because the judgment arises from an order granting a motion for judgment on the pleadings. Applying this standard, we nevertheless reach the same conclusion as the trial court. The requested payment from Employer, which related to an unfunded liability of its employees' pension…