Instead, the judge sent the lawsuit and temporary restraining order request back to City Attorney Dennis Herrera.
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The South Beach and Rincon Hill residents filed the lawsuit nine days ago hoping to stop construction of a 200-bed center that will be located on the Embarcadero near the Bay Bridge.
So far, no further hearings are scheduled.