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Judge orders release of documents in failed CalPERS real estate investment

Maureen Nandini..., SF Public Press — Sep 15 2010 - 4:13pm

A judge has ordered the California Public Employees' Retirement System to release key documents related to a failed $100 million real estate investment in East Palo Alto. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Charlotte Wollard wrote in her ruling in the lawsuit by the First Amendment Coalition that public interest in the documents "far outweighs any asserted interest in non-disclosure'' given the amount of public money lost.

Lawsuit seeks details on failed $100 million CalPERS investment

Maureen Nandini..., SF Public Press — Jul 23 2010 - 1:53pm

The public has been slow to learn about details surrounding controversial investments made by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Now a public-interest legal group is suing CalPERS to ensure key documents related to a failed $100 million investment come to light.

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