Larez v. Oberti

Larez v. Oberti (1972) 23 Cal. App. 3d 217, involved an unfair business practice claim against employers who hired illegal immigrants. The Larez court also refused to consider issuing injunctive relief. "We add further that, in our opinion, the impracticability of drafting, supervising and enforcing an injunctive order in this case and the plethora of cases it would undoubtedly spawn is a factor to consider in determining the appropriateness of injunctive relief . The courts are ill-equipped to deal with that task." (Id. at pp. 222-223.) Interestingly, the Larez court also noted injunctive relief was inappropriate because a newly enacted Labor Code provision "makes it a criminal offense for an employer to knowingly employ an alien if such employment would have an adverse effect on lawful resident workers. Apparently it also contemplates a cause of action for damages ." Thus, the court noted the plaintiffs had an adequate remedy at law "which is a consideration that the court may assess in denying equitable relief ." (Id. at p. 222.)