Ruiz v. Musclewood Inv. Props., LLC

I. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Oscar Ruiz is a disabled person who uses a guide dog. He alleged that defendants Edward Lopez and Musclewood Investment Properties, LLC (Musclewood)1 violated his rights under the Disabled Persons Act ( Civ. Code, § 54 et seq. ) (DPA),2 by allowing their guard dog to interfere with and attack his guide dog. Plaintiff contends the trial court erred by sustaining a demurrer to his cause of action under the DPA without leave to amend. We agree and reverse. We also reverse the order granting the motion to strike.

II. BACKGROUND

A. Procedural History Prior to First Amended…