City spent 3 million to 5 million on legal costs. This isnt the end of measure b. This will work to the supreme court. The mayor is visiting family and issued a statement reaffirming his desire to give more control over pension benefits. Quote, current California Law provides very little flexibility in costs. That is why i believe we need an agreement the court did agree san jose can spend 20 million in the next budget to restore some cuts and City Services such as library hours. They were cut to save money. A victory for an oakland teenager. A judge ruled jahi mcmath can stay on a vent later another week while another doctor conducts an independent investigation. That neurologyist was here this afternoon conducting tests on jahi who came here two weeks ago to have her tonsils removed now, her family is celebrating the fact she can stay on a vent later through christmas. Supporters of mcmath marched around Childrens Hospital monday, offering prayers for the 13yearold and her family. Ho
Crime was but the families are filing a suit. Im frank somerville. And im julie haener. Reporter the biggest target could be the Ford Motor Company which make the 199 Lincoln Town Car which caught on fire back here in may. Nine women on the way to a bridal shower were caught in the fire. Prosecutors announced no charges. Some tragedies are crimes and some are now. Reporter now the victims and their families are seeking charging saying details rendered it defective, dangerous, hazardous and unsafe. The suit named the ford company and decoach limo company, limo stop inc. Who told us there was no signs of a problem. Tonight the attorney defending the limo owner said the accident may not have been one his client could have prevented. The cause of the fire was the drive shaft rotating on the undercarriage of a vehicle. I dont know how my client could have forseen that. Now not named in this lawsuit was the driver of the limo. He was also cleared of criminal wrong doing back in august. Lawye
Good evening. The ruling is a measure passed by voters n. N. San jose this, is a case that could have far reaching implications for other city as cross california. Abc7 news is live at San Jose City hall tonight. The mayor has been tough on employee groups trying to reign in governments that created a budget crisis. Employees first told they can pay, now, into the pension plan. A court ruled some of the plan is illegal. Temperatures took the unit to court. They were wrong. We told them that two years ago and a year ago and six months ago. We need to be do this at the table. Pulling the plug up for five years. Judge ruled that this city cant shift across the pension plan and eliminate cost of living adjustments promised for employees for decades the mayor and counsel members had backing of citizens. The city spent 3 million to 5 million on legal costs. This isnt the end of measure b. This will work to the supreme court. The mayor is visiting family and issued a statement reaffirming his
Reporter the biggest target could be the Ford Motor Company which make the 199 Lincoln Town Car which caught on fire back here in may. Nine women on the way to a bridal shower were caught in the fire. Prosecutors announced no charges. Some tragedies are crimes and some are now. Reporter now the victims and their families are seeking charging saying details rendered it defective, dangerous, hazardous and unsafe. The suit named the ford company and decoach limo company, limo stop inc. Who told us there was no signs of a problem. Tonight the attorney defending the limo owner said the accident may not have been one his client could have prevented. The cause of the fire was the drive shaft rotating on the undercarriage of a vehicle. I dont know how my client could have forseen that. Now not named in this lawsuit was the driver of the limo. He was also cleared of criminal wrong doing back in august. Lawyers say it could be up to a jury to decide how much money is at stake here. When i asked
One person described it as a quilt jolt. About two minutes later a 2. 5 quake hit. Viewers have been posting on our facebook page. Continuing coverage now of typhoon haiyan. The death toll continues to rise. The devastation is also bringing promises of aid from all across the world including from right here in the bay area. The government is still trying to reach some areas hit by the storm to fig where figure out how many people have died and how much help is needed. Julie haener live in the newsroom with the number of people who have been killed by the typhoon. Officials have said today they are overwhelmed by haiyan. Philippine president has now raised then cop firmed death toll to 1, 1,700. Two americans are among the dead. Other officials have estimated as many as 10,000 people are feared dead. When haiyan tore through the central philippines it also injured more than 2,000 people and leveled widespread areas. The United Nations is now appealing for 3 million for International Aid