GMSR has long represented public entities throughout California. As a result, GMSR’s appellate lawyers are intimately familiar with the issues that these entities regularly confront, including federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, tort liability and immunity, land use, eminent domain, labor and employment, and education law. GMSR’s experience includes significant victories at the U.S. Supreme Court, numerous appeals, and regular consultations on trial court law-and-motion matters. GMSR partner Tim Coates also co-authored a chapter on federal civil rights liability in the CEB publication California Government Tort Liability Practice (4th ed. 2004).
DeCuir v. County of Los Angeles (1998) 64 Cal.App.4th 75
Mandamus proceeding as proper remedy to recover lost future wages by unsuccessful applicant on civil service exam
Corder v. Gates (9th Cir. 1991) 947 F.2d 374
Judgment and attorney’s fees in section 1983 case subject to offset for settlements paid by co-defendants
Colome v. State Athletic Com. (1996) 47 Cal.App.4th 1444
State Athletic Commission’s employees and physicians entitled to statutory immunity in connection with licensure decisions
Browne v. Regents of the University of California (1996, B100058)
Pursuit of “whistleblower” retaliation action when employee already lost administrative claim
Rios v. McCarty (1996, B100545)
Government Code section 830.6 immunity
McGill v. Regents of University of California (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 1776
Scope of judicial review for academic tenure decisions
Amylou R. v. County of Riverside (1994) 28 Cal.App.4th 1205
Statutory immunity of law enforcement officer for emotional distress claims arising from interrogation conducted in criminal investigation
Sutton v. Earles (9th Cir. 1994) 26 F.3d 903
Loss of society damages from Navy injury; federal discretionary function immunity
Wood v. Riverside Gen. Hospital (1994) 25 Cal.App.4th 1113
Patient complaint letters to hospital did not comply with requirement of Government Tort Claims Act to present claim for damages before filing action
Thomas v. County of Los Angeles (9th Cir. 1992) 978 F.2d 504
Injunction against Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding violation of its use of force policies
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Whether on appeal, assisting trial counsel, or advising government officials contemplating legislative action, GMSR provides unique insight into the complex laws that impact public entities.
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As part of GMSR’s long-standing commitment to social justice and equality, GMSR provides pro bono appellate services to individuals and to community organizations on issues of concern.
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