Whitson v. LaPay

RICHARDS, J. pro tem. *

This is an appeal by plaintiff from a summary judgment in favor of defendant.

■ The plaintiff’s complaint alleges that the defendant, a duly appointed police officer of the city of Long- Beach, while on duty as such police officer, assaulted the plaintiff causing him personal injuries for which the plaintiff seeks to recover dam ages. Defendant answered the complaint with a general denial and, as an affirmative defense, alleged the failure of the plaintiff to file a verified claim with the city of Long Beach before the commencement of suit as required by Ordinance Number…