IN RE: TRAVIS FIELDS

Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Line 1. Petitioner's amended motion for relief from the claim presentation requirement is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.

A party seeking relief from the claims presentation requirement under Government Code section 946.6 must show: "(1) That application was made to the board under Section 911.4 and was denied or deemed denied. (2) The reason for failure to present the claim within the time limit specified in Section 911.2. (3) The information required by Section 910." (Gov't Code sec. 946.6(b).)

Government Code section 910 [contents of claim] requires the following information: (a) The name and post office address of the claimant. (b) The post office address to which the person presenting the claim desires notices to be sent. (c) The date, place and other circumstances of the occurrence or transaction which gave rise to the claim asserted. (d) A general description of the indebtedness, obligation, injury, damage or loss incurred so far as it may be known at the time of presentation of the claim. (e) The name or names of the public employee or employees causing the injury, damage, or loss, if known. (f) The amount claimed if it totals less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) as of the date of presentation of the claim, including the estimated amount of any prospective injury, damage, or loss, insofar as it may be known at the time of the presentation of the claim, together with the basis of computation of the amount claimed.

If the amount claimed exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), no dollar amount shall be included in the claim. However, it shall indicate whether the claim would be a limited civil case.

Here, petitioner's petition and amended motion are too ambiguous. They do not provide sufficient facts regarding the underlying occurrence, the names of the individuals involved (if known), and specifics that trigger tolling. Petitioner does not provide a copy of the underlying claim that was denied in November 2025. The filings vaguely refer to several criminal actions, incarcerations, and time periods.

For the 9:00 a.m. calendar, all attorneys and parties may appear in Department 302 remotely or in person. Remote hearings will be conducted by videoconference using Zoom. (Dept. 302 Zoom ID 160 409 7690; Passcode 516287.) To appear remotely at the hearing, go to the court's website at sfsuperiorcourt.org under "Online Services," navigate to "Tentative Rulings," and click on the appropriate link, or dial the corresponding phone number.

Any party who contests a tentative ruling must send an email to contestdept302tr@sftc.org with a copy to all other parties by 4pm stating, without argument, the portion(s) of the tentative ruling that the party contests. The subject line of the email shall include the line number, case name and case number. The text of the email shall include the name and contact information, including email address, of the attorney or party who will appear at the hearing.