Opinion ID: 707278
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Claims Against Named Individuals

Text: 9 The district court dismissed on immunity grounds Jensen's claims against the five named members of the Board of Supervisors, the eight named public employees, and the County's Workers' Compensation attorney, Finn. We review the district court's decision regarding immunity of the county defendants de novo. See Harrison v. Hickel, 6 F.3d 1347, 1352 (9th Cir.1993). 10 The five named members of the County Board of Supervisors are not vicariously liable for injuries caused by acts or omissions of the Board. Cal. Gov't Code Sec. 820.9. The eight named public employees are immune from liability for actions taken within the scope of their employment. Id. 4 The communications between Finn and Jensen related to the adjudication of her Workers' Compensation claims are privileged and immune from tort liability. Cal.Civ.Code Sec. 47(b); Rubin v. Green, 4 Cal.4th 1187, 1193-94 (1993). Therefore, Finn is also exempt from liability. We affirm the district court rulings with respect to the immunity of the government defendants.