Farnham
Farnham v. City of Los Angeles
Opinion
Opinion
Nott, J.
Daniel R. Farnham appeals from a judgment entered in favor of respondent City of Los Angeles (City) following the grant of a motion for judgment on the pleadings. Wé affirm for the reason that the provisions of Government Code section 831.4 provide complete immunity against appellant’s suit.
Facts
Sepulveda Basin Bikeway (the Bikeway) is a class I bikeway as defined by Streets and Highways Code section 890.4, subdivision (a). The Bikeway is paved and runs along the perimeter of Balboa Park in the City.
On April 11, 1995, during daylight hours between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m., appellant and a companion were riding separate bicycles on the Bikeway. A portion of the outer pavement gave way as appellant crossed it, causing him to be thrown into an adjacent ditch. He alleges that as a result of the accident, he suffered serious head and neck injuries.
After giving appellant one opportunity to amend his complaint for negligence and creation of a dangerous condition, the trial court granted the City’s motion for judgment on the pleadings under Government Code section 831.4. Appellant filed a timely notice of appeal.
Contentions
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