Costa Mesa's ban on medical marijuana violates state law, according to a lawsuit filed by a dispensary.
The lawsuit by the Green Health Assn. on Newport Boulevard argues that the city cannot legally ban nonprofit collectives. The action was filed by attorney James DeAguilera, who said he has filed 80 to 100 complaints against cities that ban marijuana clinics.
He said he expects an injunction from a judge protecting Green Health's location within 30 days.
Green Health sells only to members of its collective, keeping with the state attorney general's guidelines on dispensary operations, according to the Aug. 10 complaint.