Solarzano

INTRODUCTION

Patricia Solarzano and Mike Kelly (collectively, plaintiffs) appeal from the order denying their petition under Government Code1 section 946.6, in which they sought relief from the requirement that they timely file claims with the County of Los Angeles (County) prior to bringing a suit for damages. We conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the petition and affirm the order.

BACKGROUND

In October 2018, Solarzano consulted with Dr. Stephan Zweig at a County facility, High Desert Regional Health Center, about a hernia procedure. Zweig is or was a County employee. On December 19, 2018, Zweig performed Solarzano’s hernia surgery at High Desert Regional Health Center; there are no notes of any complications. The following day, Zweig performed post-surgical care for Solarzano and did not indicate any complications during or after the procedure. On December 28, 2018, however, Solarzano was rushed to Antelope Valley Hospital for emergency treatment and she has been in and out of the hospital ever since. Solarzano and Kelly are married to each other “and enjoyed consortium and conjugal rights” before December 2018. In October 2019, plaintiffs…