Jamgotchian v. Slender

Opinion

KRIEGLER, J.

Plaintiff and appellant Jerry Jamgotchian appeals from a judgment following an order granting summary judgment in favor of defendant and respondent George D. Slender. Jamgotchian, the owner of a horse named John’s Kinda Girl (JKG), contends a triable issue of fact exists as to whether Slender, a racing steward, is liable for trespass to chattels based on his actions preventing Jamgotchian from retrieving JKG from the Del Mar Race Track grounds and requiring that the horse be raced against Jamgotchian’s wishes. We reverse, holding that triable issues of fact exist and no…