A group of rental companies has sued eight Southern California cities -- including Santa Monica -- seeking reimbursement for unpaid rent deferred during the coronavirus emergency.

Filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, the lawsuit -- which also names the County and State -- claims the eviction moratoriums imposed by the defendants over the past half year constitute a takings without just compensation.

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