Occupy Santa Cruz, represented by Ed Frey, was denied a restraining order against city police dismantling camp as early as 5 PM today.
Santa Cruz Superior Court Judge Timothy Volkmann stated the decision was on these four grounds, all disputed:
- OSC’s case was not likely to succeed in litigation
- OSC would not be irreparably harmed by the camp’s removal
- The “balance of equity was not tipped”
- The restraining order was not shown to be in the public interest
An all-camp meeting at Benchlands Park is now in progress to determine Occupy Santa Cruz’s next steps.
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Me and my wife will be there as soon as we can
GREAT! Thank you Judge Volkmann!!
*My wife and I will be there soon.
Shouldn’t Volkmann have recused himself since his lawfirm, Burton Volkmann & Schmal LLP, where he was partner before his appointment to the superior court, represent the city in civil matters for something like 10 years or so?
I often wonder if all courts are as suspect as Santa Cruz County.