California Supreme Court Watch

#22-211 County of Santa Clara v. Superior Court, S274927. (H048486; 77 Cal.App.5th 1018; Santa Clara County Superior Court; 19CV349757.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal issued a writ of mandate in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Is Santa Clara County immune under the Government Claims Act (Gov. Code, § 810 et seq.) from an action seeking reimbursement for emergency medical care provided to persons covered by the county’s health care service plan?

Petition for review granted; issues limited: 7/27/2022

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.