Perspective
Oct. 15, 2011
Government Claims Act: substantial compliance or unnecessary confusion?
The 6th District makes it difficult for public agencies to efficiently handle claims and potentially avoid costly litigation. By Greg Wedner of Lozano Smith PC
Those prosecuting or defending claims against public entities discover early that the key to unlocking governmental purse strings is timely compliance with procedures dictated by the Government Code. The Government Claims Act requires plaintiffs to timely notify governmental entities of potential claims so they may be investigated and settled, when appropriate, prior to litigation. To ensure such notice, the Act expressly requires a claim to be fil...
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