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Leon v. County of Riverside

Ruling by

Leondra R. Kruger

Lower Court

California Courts of Appeal

Lower Court Judge

Daniel A. Ottolia
Riverside deputies were not immune from liability for leaving naked, deceased man uncovered during eight hour investigation since Government Claims Act only prevented liability for prosecuting or instituting an action.



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