Partner James McManis is representing San Jose Spotlight in a lawsuit against the City of San Jose and the San Jose Police Department after they repeatedly refused to release an inflammatory text thread involving several councilmembers.
The lawsuit seeks the disclosure of a group chat that allegedly involved numerous City Council members. The City and SJPD refused to produce five public records requested by Spotlight, all of which appeared to mention city business.
“It’s perplexing to me that the City continues to resist requests from news people and the general public when the law couldn’t be clearer. And now we have to file a petition to get what should have been provided under the Public Records Act,” McManis said.
To read the full article, visit San Jose Spotlight.
Partner James McManis Comments on San Jose Spotlight Lawsuit Against the City of San Jose
Partner James McManis is representing San Jose Spotlight in a lawsuit against the City of San Jose and the San Jose Police Department after they repeatedly refused to release an inflammatory text thread involving several councilmembers.
The lawsuit seeks the disclosure of a group chat that allegedly involved numerous City Council members. The City and SJPD refused to produce five public records requested by Spotlight, all of which appeared to mention city business.
“It’s perplexing to me that the City continues to resist requests from news people and the general public when the law couldn’t be clearer. And now we have to file a petition to get what should have been provided under the Public Records Act,” McManis said.
To read the full article, visit San Jose Spotlight.