California American Water Files Motion for Summary Judgment on Hostile Government Takeover Attempt

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California American Water has filed a Motion for Summary Judgment asking the Monterey County Superior Court to enter Judgment in favor of California American Water and dismiss the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District's (District) lawsuit seeking to take ownership of the company's Monterey Peninsula water system through eminent domain. The motion argues that the District cannot meet fundamental legal requirements needed to proceed with its action,.