M.P. v. Sacramento, No. C057324

In an action against a city for sexual assaults allegedly committed by firefighters, summary judgment for defendant is affirmed where the assault was not conduct within the scope of the firefighters' employment and could not support a finding that the city was vicariously liable for the harm.

Read M.P. v. Sacramento, No. C057324

Appellate Information

Filed August 31, 2009

Judges

Opinion by Judge Scotland

Dissent by Judge Nicholson

Counsel

For Appellant:

Michael J. Kinane, Law Office of Michael J. Kinane, Oakland, CA

For Respondent:

Eileen M. Teichert, City Attorney, Sacramento, CA

Chance L. Trimm, Senior Deputy City Attorney, Sacramento, CA