City of Oceanside v. Superior Court

Opinion

McDONALD, J.

The City of Oceanside (City) and Rodney Ferris (together with City, Defendants), defendants in a personal injury action brought by the real party in interest, plaintiff Tracie G. MacDonald, filed a petition for a peremptory writ of mandate seeking reversal of an order denying their motion for summary judgment. Defendants contend the firefighter’s rule applies as a matter of law and is a complete defense to MacDonald’s action. We agree and grant the petition.

Factual and Procedural Background

In July 1996 City lifeguards, including Ferris, and Camp Pendleton lifeguards,…