Gilliland v. City of Pleasanton

Filed 11/19/25 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION ONE MELANIE GILLILAND, Plaintiff and Appellant, A170666 v. CITY OF PLEASANTON, (Alameda County Super. Ct. No. RG18924833) Defendant and Respondent. Plaintiff Melanie Gilliland was severely injured after a car driven by 18-year-old Elijah Henry ran a red light and collided with her vehicle. At the time, Henry was being followed by Officer Matthew Harvey, a police officer employed by defendant City of Pleasanton. Gilliland sued Henry and the City for negligence. After a…