Legal Opinion
Datil v. City of Los Angeles
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 2, 1968No. Civ. 31745PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COLLINS, J pro tem. *
This is an action for wrongful death against the City of Los Angeles, a municipal corporation, brought by the widow of Alejandro Dátil, on behalf of herself and as guardian ad litem for the six minor children of Alejandro and herself.
The facts are these:
On March 30, 1964, Alejandro Dátil, while celebrating his birthday consumed too much liquor, became intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was picked up by a police officer of the City of Los Angeles and charged with violating section 647, subdivision (f), of the Penal Code (drunk in a public place). On the same…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Muskopf v. Corning Hospital DistrictCalifornia Supreme Court · 1961
- People v. Western Air Lines, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1954
- Oil Workers International Union v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1951
- County of Los Angeles v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1965
- Reed v. City & County of San FranciscoCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1965
1 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by25 opinions
- Martinez v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
- Lawson v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2010
- State of California v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1984
- Zeilman v. County of KernCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1985
- Gonzales v. State of CaliforniaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1972
20 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.