Blumhorst

In this civil rights action, plaintiff and appellant Eldon Ray Blumhorst appeals from a judgment of dismissal, following the sustaining of a demurrer without leave to amend and the granting of judgment on the pleadings, in favor of defendants and respondents Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles, House of Ruth, Inc., Su Casa Family Crisis and Support Center, Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley, Rainbow Services, Ltd., Peace and Joy Care Center, Haven Hills, Inc., Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program, Inc., Young Women’s Christian Association of Glendale, California, and Haven House, Inc. (collectively, shelters). Because Blumhorst lacked standing to bring the action, individually or as a civil rights “tester,” we affirm the judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Allegations of the Complaint

On March 12, 2003, Blumhorst filed a complaint for an injunction against shelters for violation of Government Code section 11135. Blumhorst alleged each shelter operated a domestic violence shelter and received financial assistance from the State of California. Between December 9 and December 16, 2002, Blumhorst called shelters’ hotline and stated “he…