Judge: Lynne M. Hobbs, Case: 23STCV03139, Date: 2023-05-22 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23STCV03139    Hearing Date: May 22, 2023    Dept: 30

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BEDROS JABOURIAN vs LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, et al.
23STCV03193
Motion to Strike, by Defendant LACMTA

Ruling:  Granted.  Moving party to give notice. 

Rationale:  Plaintiff's complaint alleges a cause of action for negligent hiring under Gov. Code 815.2.  Although that section may be used to hold a government entity vicariously liable for the conduct of its employees, a cause of action for negligent hiring is one of direct liability not vicarious liability.  Thus, Plaintiff may not bring a cause of action for negligent hiring against LACMTA because it is a public entity.