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Fired judge’s lawsuit alleges California was illegally approving insurance rate hikes

November 10, 2026

Fired judge’s lawsuit alleges California was illegally approving insurance rate hikes

The lawsuit also accuses Ricardo Lara and top Insurance Department officials of undermining administrative law judges’ authority.

Reporting by CalMatters.