California · Government Code

GOV §822.2: A public employee acting in the scope of his employment is not liable for an injury caused by his misrepresentation, whether or not such misrepresentation be negligent or intentional, unless he is gui

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Public employees acting within their job duties are not legally liable for injuries from misrepresentation unless the misrepresentation involves actual fraud, corruption, or malice.

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A public employee acting in the scope of his employment is not liable for an injury caused by his misrepresentation, whether or not such misrepresentation be negligent or intentional, unless he is guilty of actual fraud, corruption or actual malice.

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