Can we sue 911 emergency if their negligence causes harm? A 911 mistake cause a response delay that led to a disastrous fire.
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If the operator purposely did something wrong or was just incompetent and was so bad at their job that their actions resulted in the fire you may have a case. Here in California there are plenty of blood thirsty attorneys who love to take down the system. They aren't hard to find, call one and ask them if you have a case. A half hour consultation is usually about 50 bucks and then you will know for sure.
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I have obviously been misinformed. I thought people in the USA sued just about anybody at the slightest opportunity.
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No. The police (including dispatchers) have immunity from suit. In fact, to sue a state you must get permission from that state to sue. I know this sounds ridicules, but it is not as ridicules as it seems. There are statutes that give you the right to sue the state for certain wrongs. However, California does not generally waive immunity for tort claims. If the police violate a federal law (for example, the Constitution) then you can sue the state in federal court so long as the person that wronged you was acting under color of state authority. However, torts are not federal law. 42 USC 1983
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Just because mistakes are made doesn't mean someone owes you money. Damn sue-happy people.
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