Except for an examination or diagnosis for the purpose of treatment, neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his employment is liable for injury caused by the failure to make a physical or mental examination, or to make an adequate physical or mental examination, of any person for the purpose of determining whether such person has a disease or physical or mental condition that would constitute a hazard to the health or safety of himself or others.
Cal. Gov. Code § 855.6
Medical, Hospital and Public Health Activities
Known as the Government Claims Act
The act spans §§ 810–998 (301 sections).
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 451 F. Supp. 1170 - Hoesl v. United States (1978)
Most recently applied in 440 N.J. Super. 79 - Rachel A. Parsons v. Mullica Township Board of Education (March 2015)
Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.
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Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.