Re: Victor Santos v. State of California, Department of
Transportation
Superior Court Case No. 23CECG02328
Hearing Date: June 27, 2024 (Dept. 501)
Motion: by Plaintiff for Relief to File a Late Claim
Tentative Ruling:
To deny. (Gov. Code, § 946.6.)
In light of the court’s ruling on February 5, 2024, which sustained defendant’s
demurrer with leave to amend subject to plaintiff’s compliance with Government Code
section 946.6, defendant is directed to submit to this court, within 7 days of service of the
minute order, a proposed judgment dismissing the action as to defendant State of
California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Explanation:
The Government Claims Act articulates that a timely written claim must first be
presented to a public entity prior to any lawsuit for money damages against it. (Gov.
Code, § 810 et seq.; N.G. v. County of San Di