Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a claim need not be presented as a prerequisite to the maintenance of an action against a public employee or former public employee for injury resulting from an act or omission in the scope of his employment as a public employee.
Cal. Gov. Code § 950
Actions Against Public Employees
Known as the Government Claims Act
The act spans §§ 810–998 (301 sections).
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Briggs v. Lawrence (1991)
Most recently applied in Briggs v. Lawrence (May 1991)
Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.
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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.