Legal Opinion
Ochoa v. Superior Court
California Supreme Court
Decided July 29, 1985No. S.F. 24637PublishedCited by 175 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BROUSSARD, J.
Facts
This proceeding arises out of the tragic death of 13-year-old Rudy Ochoa on March 26, 1981. The petitioners (plaintiffs), Raul and Gloria Ochoa, are the surviving parents of Rudy Ochoa. The real parties in interest (defendants) are the County of Santa Clara and four alleged agents and employees of the county.1 The complaint2 states that on February 19, *1631981, Rudy was admitted to the custody of Santa Clara County juvenile hall. On March 23, 1981, he became ill with an apparent cold. On March 23 and 24, he went to the infirmary for care and treatment. Rudy’s parents…
2Cases cited51 opinions
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- Ingraham v. WrightSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
- Youngberg v. Romeo Ex Rel. RomeoSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
- Kennedy v. Mendoza-MartinezSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
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3Cited by175 opinions
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