Costa Mesa City Employees' Ass'n v. City of Costa Mesa

Opinion

BEDSWORTH, Acting P. J.

Plaintiff Costa Mesa City Employees’ Association (CMCEA) represents workers who are employed by the City of Costa Mesa (the City). In response to the City’s plan to contract out for a variety of City services, CMCEA filed suit against the City and its chief executive officer, Thomas Hatch (collectively defendants) for injunctive and declaratory relief. CMCEA contends the City’s proposed outsourcing plan violates state law as well as the parties’ collective bargaining agreement. Trial on the matter has not been heard, but on July 15, 2011, the trial court granted…