Cochran v. Herzog Engraving Co.

Opinion

SCOTT, J.

This appeal from summary judgment presents the question of the scope of the immunities afforded municipalities and their fire departments by the provisions of the California Tort Claims Act. Appellants argue that the City of San Mateo (City) violated several mandatory duties under its municipal code aimed at abating known hazardous conditions, and that no statutory immunities protect the City from liability under the facts of this case. We find that the City is immune from liability, and affirm the judgment.

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