Ahmed Seirafi Co-trustee of the Mohamed Seirafi Family Trust v. City of Riverside
Opinion
trial_court Opinion
I. INTRODUCTION
On October 25, 2019, plaintiff Mohamed Seirafi filed this civil nghts action against defendants City of Riverside (the “City”); City Councilmember James Perry (“Councilmember Perry”); and Does | through 20. Dkt. 1 (“Compl.”). Plaintiff alleges three claims for relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Against Councilmember Perry, plaintiff alleges denial of Equal Protection and supervisorial liability. Plaintiff brings a claim under Monell v. New York City Department of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658 (1978) against the City. On January 21, 2020, defendants filed the instant motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint; motion to strike portions of the complaint; or alternatively, request for a more definitive statement. Dkt. 18 (“Mot.”). On February 3, 2020, plaintiff filed an opposition. Dkt. 20 (“Opp.”). Defendants replied on February 10, 2020. Dkt. 21. The Court held a hearing on February 24, 2020. Having carefully considered the parties’ arguments, the Court finds and concludes as follows.