December 31, 2009: Client cited by law enforcement for violating City of Thousand Oaks Social Host Ordinance, and required to pay $2,500.00 penalty. Client challenges issuance of citation and the $2,500.00 penalty. City of Thousand Oaks schedules hearing and provides and pays for hearing officer to conduct hearing, resulting in citation being valid and penalty of $2,500.00 to be paid by client. Client appeals decision to Ventura County Superior Court for, among other things, denial of due process during hearing. Court rules in favor of client, stating City denied due process and new hearing ordered. Court further states insufficient evidence fo find man violated Social Host Ordinance. See newpaper articles from coverage by Ventura County Star.