"Jim McManis stated, "The people are entitled to these things. They're entitled to them in a timely way, a complete production, and all these games you've been playing for years - that's not going to be accepted.""
"The complaint alleges San Jose has a yearslong history of flouting the California Public Records Act, which requires government agencies to turn over public records upon request."
"McManis Faulkner's complaint outlines a litany of public records request cases that its authors say San Jose has mishandled."
"City officials claim the texts, discovered on Torres' phone, are exempt from disclosure because they're part of a criminal investigation."
San Jose has been accused of violating the California Public Records Act for years, leading to a lawsuit filed by McManis Faulkner on behalf of resident Sarah Scofield. The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to ensure compliance with public records requests, which include official correspondence and police reports. Jim McManis emphasizes the importance of timely access to public documents for effective government oversight. The firm also represents San José Spotlight in a separate case regarding the city's refusal to disclose documents related to a scandal involving city officials.
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