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Overview
This bill changes California law regarding how courts handle bad-faith actions in civil lawsuits. Specifically, it eliminates a 21-day ‘safe harbor’ period for public entities to correct or withdraw frivolous filings in cases against them. The bill also shortens the time limit for childhood sexual assault victims to file lawsuits, particularly those 40 years of age or older, and introduces specific requirements for cases involving the MacLaren Children’s Center. Furthermore, it modifies procedures for refunding bonds issued by public entities following a tort judgment and clarifies requirements for certificates of merit in childhood sexual assault cases.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the 21-day safe harbor period for public entities to correct or withdraw bad-faith filings in civil lawsuits.
- Shortens the time limit for filing childhood sexual assault lawsuits for plaintiffs 40 years of age or older to 3 years from discovery or 22 years from majority.
- Increases the standard of liability for public entities in childhood sexual assault cases involving plaintiffs 40 years of age or older to gross negligence.
- Requires specific procedures and documentation, including certificates of merit, for childhood sexual assault cases involving the MacLaren Children’s Center.
- Modifies procedures for refunding bonds issued by public entities following a tort judgment.
- Requires consultation with county superintendents and fiscal crisis teams when developing repayment schedules for emergency apportionments.
- Extends the maximum term of a lease or repayment of an emergency apportionment to 30 years.
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