(DOWNLOAD) "People v. Lopez" by Fourth Appellate District, Division Two Court of Appeal of California * Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: People v. Lopez
- Author : Fourth Appellate District, Division Two Court of Appeal of California
- Release Date : January 02, 1988
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 62 KB
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This appeal concerns an action by an adoptive parent and an adoptee against the County of Los Angeles, Department of Adoptions (the County) for negligence and fraud. Plaintiffs Michael J., a minor, and Mary T., the adoptive parent (appellants) allege that prior to placement, the County failed to determine the medical condition of the adoptee and made misrepresentations of complete health. Some 10 years after his adoption, Michael had seizures and was diagnosed as suffering from Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a congenital degenerative nerve disorder. Appellants sought damages for emotional distress and medical expenses. The County moved for summary judgment on the grounds of immunity from liability pursuant to Government Code sections 818.8 and 822.2 and that public policy considerations militate against recognition of such a cause of action. Appellants appeal the trial courts grant of summary judgment. We reverse.