Belemjian v. Becerra CA5
Plaintiffs and appellants, Kim Belemjian, Jonathan Fairfield, T.J. Johnston, Matthew Pimentel, Stanley Roy, FFLGuard, Inc., and California Rifle and Pistol Association, filed the underlying action challenging the regulatory process undertaken by defendants and respondents, Xavier Becerra, Stephen Lindley, and the Department of Justice (DOJ), to implement the Firearm Safety Certificate Program. The complaint alleged respondents failed to comply with the Administrative Procedures Act in promulgating the required administrative regulations.
Approximately two months after appellants filed their complaint, the Office of Administrative Law adopted respondents’ emergency regulations. This action mooted appellants’ claims.
Thereafter, appellants moved for attorney fees under the private attorney general doctrine. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1021.5.)
Comments on Belemjian v. Becerra CA5