Gerawan Farming, Inc. v. Agricultural Labor Relati
Gerawan Farming, Inc. (Gerawan) filed a petition for writ of mandate seeking an order directing the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB or the board) to reverse an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) interlocutory evidentiary ruling issued during an unfair labor practice (ULP) proceeding. Specifically, Gerawan seeks an order compelling the board to (1) vacate the ALJ’s ruling revoking two subpoenas Gerawan served on the board and the board’s general counsel (general counsel), and (2) produce the records sought by the subpoenas. Gerawan also seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, asserting the board’s refusal to allow interlocutory review of the ALJ’s ruling and the conduct of the board and general counsel, must be declared unconstitutional and enjoined. The board demurred to the petition on the ground the superior court did not have subject matter jurisdiction over Gerawan’s claims because Gerawan had not exhausted its administrative remedies before the board.
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