Hoblitzell v. CITY OF IONE

Opinion

KOLKEY, J.

Timothy Hoblitzell (plaintiff) appeals from a summary judgment in favor of the City of Ione (City) on plaintiff’s claim that the City was vicariously liable for the allegedly tortious conduct of two of its employees.

This appeal requires us to decide whether public employees who commit tortious acts while acting outside their employer’s jurisdiction, outside of their official duties, and for personal reasons may nonetheless be deemed to be acting within the scope of their employment. We conclude that they are not and shall affirm the judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

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