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OTHER AGC CLIENT VICTORIES

A sampling of state and federal cases successfully litigated by the firm is below: Estate of Hernandez v. City of Pomona. AGC obtained a federal jury verdict in favor of the City and several officers in this wrongful death police shooting case. This suit stemmed.

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CA Legal Update – Public Entities

In this Update: Public Works • Elections • Land Use • Environment • Special Districts • Police and Public Safety • Schools During the last two weeks of August, the Secretary of State chaptered a total of 87 bills, 16 of which affect public agencies..

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U.S. Supreme Court Opinion on Vehicle Pursuit Immunity

Ramirez v. City of Gardena, Opinion No. S244549, filed August 13, 2018 This week, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a public agency still qualifies for Vehicle Code Section 17004.7’s vehicle pursuit immunity even if the public entity does not fully meet the written.

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CA Election Law Update

Senate Bill 1153 – Local Initiatives: Review. In 2014, SB 1253 permitted proponents of statewide initiatives to withdraw an initiative up to the date of the initiative qualification deadline, even if the initiative has enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The purpose was.

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AGC Obtains Summary Judgment in Lawsuit Alleging Excessive Force By Police Officers After Vehicle Pursuit

AGC has secured summary judgment on behalf of the Chico Police Department against claims of excessive force arising out of a vehicle pursuit. Members of the Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit,.

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