Jackson v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

*1113Opinion

PARRILLI, J.

In this appeal, we consider whether Civil Code section 8461 immunity precludes suit by a child who suffered injuries when he attempted to retrieve his kite from an overhead power line. We determine the utility is immune from suit under these circumstances and none of the statutory exception applies. Further, we conclude Public Utilities Code section 2106 does not abrogate the immunity afforded a utility by section 846. We therefore affirm the entry of summary judgment.

Background

On April 4, 1998, 10-year-old Joshua Jackson was playing video games at the home of his friend,…