Chris Shilling and San Diegans for Open Government v. City of Chula Vista (2015)

Reason for Suing: Chris Shilling and San Diegans for Open Government (SDOG) sued the City of Chula Vista because its mayor and some city council members secretly discussed their preferred candidate to fill a vacancy on the city council, without public input.

Outcome: After failing to get the lawsuit thrown out, the city settled and adopted new procedures for appointing vacancies with public participation.

Documents: Superior Court Complaint; Settlement Agreement.