Cases

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Van de Kamp v. Goldstein (2009) 555 U.S. 335

Prosecutorial immunity applies to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims concerning the manner in which the prosecutor’s office implemented policies and training for jailhouse informants

2009

Humphries v. Los Angeles County (9th Cir. 2009) 554 F.3d 1170

Due process claim based on list of suspected child abusers maintained by California Department of Justice

2008

Myles v. County of Los Angeles (Dec. 10, 2008, B198174) 2008 WL 5159892 [nonpublished opinion]

GMSR obtained a decision affirming a nonsuit for the defendant County and its employees. The plaintiff claimed that two deputy sheriffs shot him unlawfully, but the Court of Appeal agreed with the trial court that he failed to produce sufficient evidence identifying the defendant-deputies. On

City of Riverside v. Superior Court (Nov. 21, 2008, E046794) 2008 WL 4958685 [nonpublished opinion]

Plaintiff was injured when she fell on a street in Riverside County. She presented a timely claim to the wrong public entity but the trial court granted relief from the Government Tort Claims filing deadline with respect to the County. The Court of Appeal issued

Romagnano v. Rancho Simi Recreation and Park Dist. (Nov. 20, 2008, B201555) 2008 WL 4939946 [nonpublished opinion]

Plaintiff was injured when he slipped and fell off a steep cliff at a public park. He sued GMSR’s client, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, alleging a dangerous condition of public property. The trial court sustained Rancho Simi’s demurrer to plaintiff’s second amended complaint

2008

Billups v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (June 19, 2008, B197017) 2008 WL 2454891 [nonpublished opinion]

A bus rider sued the MTA for injuries allegedly suffered as a result of falling on a bus. Following a defense verdict, plaintiff appealed, asserting errors with respect to the admission of testimony by a defense expert witness. District Two, Division Five, rejected these arguments

Klistoff v. Superior Court (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 469

Bribery of government official by contractor to obtain government contract

John v. City of El Monte (9th Cir. 2008) 515 F.3d 936

Necessity for additional investigation once officer has probable cause for arrest

2007

Vasquez v. County of Los Angeles (Sept. 25, 2007, B192189) 2007 WL 2773847 [nonpublished opinion]

Action by decedent’s family against county for failure to preserve body

2007

Perryman v. County of Los Angeles (2007) 153 Cal.App.4th 1189

Extent of County Coroner’s duty to family members in handling deceased’s remains