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Civil Rights
Defamation
Libel and Slander

Clifford Strickland v. State of California, et al.

Published: Apr. 9, 2016 | Result Date: Feb. 22, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 34-2010-00080129-CU-DF-GDS Bench Decision –  Dismissal

Court

Sacramento Superior


Attorneys

Defendant

James W. Walter
(Office of the Attorney General)

Kamala D. Harris

Peter A. Meshot
(Office of the Attorney General)


Facts

Clifford Strickland sued the State of California and various other state actors, for alleged civil rights violations.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged causes of action for violation of constitutional rights, violation of civil rights, defamation of character, libel and slander, infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and breach of duty.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses. Defendants also moved to dismiss the complaint.

Result

The trial court ultimately dismissed the complaint for Strickland's failure to bring the action to trial within five years of filing the complaint.

Other Information

Plaintiff Clifford Strickland was in pro per. FILING DATE: June 10, 2010.


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