Estate of Christopher Temple v. County of Placer

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER TEMPLE, No. 2:23-cv-01713-DAD-CKD et al., 12 Plaintiffs, ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS’ v. MOTION TO DISMISS 14 PLACER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, (Doc. No. 28) et al.,

Defendants. 17 This matter is before the court on defendants’ motion to dismiss filed on September 11, 2024. (Doc. No. 28.) Defendants’ motion was taken under submission on the papers pursuant to Local Rule 230(g). (Doc. No. 29.) For the reasons explained below, defendants’ motion to dismiss will be denied. BACKGROUND This action arises from the death of Christopher Temple (the “decedent”) on or about January 11, 2023. On August 14, 2023, the estate of the decedent (the “estate”) and Amber Smith (collectively, “plaintiffs”) filed this suit. (Doc. No. 1.) On August 28, 2024, plaintiffs filed their second amended complaint (“SAC”), asserting claims against defendants County of Placer and Placer County…