Badiggo v. County of Ventura

Opinion

GILBERT, J.

Plaintiffs Robert and Maria Badiggo appeal the summary judgment entered in favor of the County of Ventura. We affirm and hold that the county is immune from liability for injuries Badiggo suffered while confined at the county’s work furlough facility. (Gov. Code, 1 §§ 844, 844.6.)

Facts

Plaintiff Robert Wayne Badiggo brought this action for personal injuries suffered when he fell descending the stairs at the Ventura County work furlough facility. His wife also sued for her loss of consortium. The county brought a motion for summary judgment, contending that it was immune from…