San Francisco Wins in 9^th Circuit Decision Issued

September 30, 2008

At 10:00 A.M. this morning, the 9^th Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the Golden Gate Restaurant Association v. The City and County of San Francisco. The 9^th Circuit formally reversed the earlier federal district court decision and ruled in favor of the City. For now, Healthy San Francisco is law including the employer spending requirement.

We are reviewing the decision and awaiting response from the Golden Gate Restaurant Association on this development. I suspect that the matter may be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the meantime, City employers must comply with Healthy San Francisco.

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