9th Circ. Says PREP Act Bars Pasadena COVID Policy Suit

By Hailey Konnath · October 5, 2026, 10:18 PM EDT

The Ninth Circuit on Monday refused to revive a Pasadena employee's suit challenging the city's COVID-19 safety policy for unvaccinated city employees, ruling that the city is immune from his claims...

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Case Information

Case Title

Jonathan Schmidt v. City of Pasadena et al

Case Number

2:21-cv-08769

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

November 08, 2021


Case Title

Schmidt v. City of Pasadena, et al.

Case Number

25-488

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

January 24, 2025