An aerial view shows the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Carson on April 1, 2026. (Jae C. Hong)California's cities cannot require taxpayers to perform additional local procedures before applying for a tax refund in court, the California Supreme Court ruled on Monday in a long lawsuit involving Marathon Petroleum, which operates the state's largest refinery.This decision represents a procedural victory for Marathon in its tax dispute with the city…
An aerial view shows the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Carson on April 1, 2026. (Jae C. Hong)California's cities cannot require taxpayers to perform additional local procedures before applying for a tax refund in court, the California Supreme Court ruled on Monday in a long lawsuit involving Marathon Petroleum, which operates the state's largest refinery.This decision represents a procedural victory for Marathon in its tax dispute with the city…