The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Pattern As Proof, Inc. for $69,500, which alleged that the District Attorney's Office violated the California Public Records Act. The lawsuit sought a court ruling on the alleged violation but did not request any damages.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pattern As Proof, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $69,500; the lawsuit was filed on July 16, 2021, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-593393; entitled Pattern As Proof, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves Petitioner’s allegation that the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office violated the California Public Records Act; the Petition seeks a writ and declaratory relief finding a violation of the California Public Records Act; the Petition does not seek damages.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a lawsuit filed by Pattern As Proof, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco regarding alleged violations of the California Public Records Act.
Pattern As Proof, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco in San Francisco County Superior Court, alleging violations of the California Public Records Act.
The ordinance authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit was received from the City Attorney's office.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the ordinance for approval during their regular meeting.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the settlement of the lawsuit for $69,500.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, completing the legislative process.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement agreement.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
