Hall

INTRODUCTION

18 In this Section 1983 case arising from police shooting a disabled teen, plaintiffs move for 19 leave to amend their complaint. For the reasons explained below, plaintiffs’ motion to amend 20 is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. 21

STATEMENT

22 This action arises from Walnut Creek police shooting and ultimately killing plaintiffs’ 23 mentally disabled son in the cul-de-sac outside their home. A prior order dismissed several of 24 plaintiffs’ claims and detailed the facts of this case (Dkt. No. 27). 25 Plaintiffs’ proposed second amended complaint provides additional facts for each claim 26 dismissed in the January 24 order. In relevant part, they now allege that prior to the shooting 27 Walnut Creek police placed a hazard flag on plaintiffs’ home for future service calls. After 1 plaintiffs called 911, dispatch informed responding officers that Miles Hall, the decedent, 2 suffered from mental illness and that plaintiffs required their aid with his mental health crisis. 3 Sergeant Holly Conners and Officer Tammy Keagy determined that Officer Keagy would 4 contact Miles, establish a rapport with him, and de-escalate the situation. At some point…