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County of San Diego Homeless Civil Rights Class Action

Last verified October 15, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, S.D. California (No. 3:24-cv-01009).

  1. June 9, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action has been filed against the County of San Diego by Hope for the Homeless Lakeside, Inc. The lawsuit appears to concern civil rights issues, likely affecting homeless individuals, but the specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket information. These are only allegations at this early stage.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the County of San Diego Homeless Civil Rights Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed June 9, 2024 in the District Court, S.D. California (No. 3:24-cv-01009).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the County of San Diego Homeless Civil Rights Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Robert Scott Dreher (Dreher Law Firm); Matthew R. Miller (Miller Law Firm); Blanche Elizabeth Maine (Law Office of Blanche E. Maine). For County of San Diego: Kara L. Coronado (Best Best & Krieger, LLP); Christopher M. Moffitt (Best, Best & Krieger LLP); Amy Marie Serieys (State of California, Department of Transportation); Matthew L Green (Best Best and Krieger LLP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • David Williams
  • Austin Whaley
  • Brittany Stebbins
  • Jill McCoy
  • John Augie Martinez
  • Harold Luther
  • Amanda Luther
  • Todd Lent

+ 9 more

Defendants

  • Does 1-48
  • Ann Fox
  • Tony Tavares
  • Does 1-50
  • California Highway Patrol
  • California Deparment of Transportation
  • City of Santee
  • City of San Diego

+ 2 more

Counsel for plaintiffs

  • Robert Scott DreherDreher Law Firm
    Represents Hope for The Homeless Lakeside, Inc., Brian Albone, Michael Bishop, Daniel Cappasola, James Dattolico, Charity Davis, Jennifer Gaska, Christy Gillette, Steven Leggott, Todd Lent, Amanda Luther, Harold Luther, John Augie Martinez, Jill McCoy, Brittany Stebbins, Austin Whaley, David Williams
    scott@dreherlawfirm.com · (619) 230-8828
  • Matthew R. MillerMiller Law Firm
    Represents Hope for The Homeless Lakeside, Inc., Brian Albone, Michael Bishop, Daniel Cappasola, James Dattolico, Charity Davis, Jennifer Gaska, Christy Gillette, Steven Leggott, Todd Lent, Amanda Luther, Harold Luther, John Augie Martinez, Jill McCoy, Brittany Stebbins, Austin Whaley, David Williams
    matt@mrmlawfirm.com · (619) 261-1150
  • Blanche Elizabeth MaineLaw Office of Blanche E. Maine
    Represents Hope for The Homeless Lakeside, Inc., Brian Albone, Michael Bishop, Daniel Cappasola, James Dattolico, Charity Davis, Jennifer Gaska, Christy Gillette, Steven Leggott, Todd Lent, Amanda Luther, Harold Luther, John Augie Martinez, Jill McCoy, Brittany Stebbins, Austin Whaley, David Williams
    blanche.maine@gmail.com · (619) 750-9691

Counsel for defendants

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