Legal Opinion
Morin v. County of Los Angeles
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 1, 1989No. B039011PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
ORTEGA, J.
We affirm the summary judgment in favor of defendant County of Los Angeles, based upon its statutory immunity for personal injury caused by “any natural condition of any . . . beach” (Gov. Code, § 831.2), 1 and for injury arising from “hazardous recreational activities.” (§ 831.7.)
Factual Background
Plaintiff, a 16-year-old male, was injured while diving into the surf at Venice Beach on the afternoon of July 16, 1984. After arriving at the beach and speaking with relatives, plaintiff disrobed and ran 10 to 15 feet into the surf. When the water went just above his knees,…
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