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Huntington Beach council reports unanimous vote to appeal Alonzo case; directs initiation of two potential lawsuits
Summary
After closed session, the city attorney announced the council unanimously authorized an appeal in Alonzo v. City of Huntington Beach and provided direction to pursue litigation in two additional cases; the city said outside counsel is handling the Alonzo appeal pro bono.
Huntington Beach — After reconvening from closed session on Oct. 21, the city attorney reported the City Council unanimously voted to appeal Alonzo v. City of Huntington Beach (case no. 30-2025-01462835CUWMCJC) and also gave direction to initiate litigation in two potential cases. The city attorney said particulars of the latter two matters will be disclosed if and when formal action is commenced.
The city attorney told the council that outside counsel is working on the Alonzo appeal on a pro bono basis and that the vote to appeal was unanimous. No additional details about the two prospective litigation matters were released; the city attorney said that specifics would be provided upon request once and if the city formally initiates action.
The announcement came near the start of the meeting and was presented as the city’s report from closed session. The council did not take further public action on the matters during the meeting; the city attorney’s public summary constituted the council’s reportable action from the closed session.
