Legal Complaint Filed Against Southern California Surfers Following Harassment and Violence Claims

A group of Southern California surfers faces a class-action lawsuit over alleged harassment and violence. The said lawsuit filed on Tuesday is asking a judge to prevent the said surfers from congregating at the popular surfing spot of Bay, California.

According to ABC News, the group of surfers, who were called as, Lunada Bay Boys, is accused of threatening and harassing other outsider beachgoers to protect their territory-claimed surfing spot at the coast in Palos Verdes Estates. The group use intimidations and violence, such as vandalizing their cars and throwing them with rocks to keep them out from the popular surf spot. The attacks also coordinated by using walkie-talkies.

"Palos Verdes Estates has a long history of deliberate indifference in not investigating or otherwise policing acts of violence and vandalism against visiting beachgoers," the suit claims. The lawsuit is also requesting the judge to investigate and prosecute the said group.

Cory Spencer, an El Segudo police officer is among the plaintiffs, who claim he has been harassed by the said surfers, the Los Angeles Times reported. Other victims claim they were attack in the water, and slashing tires of their cars. The suit stated that the City leaders were already informed regarding the problem and has promised to do something, however, there were no actions seen to resolve the issue.

In December, Police Chief Jeff Kepley made a promise saying his plans to increase patrols along the coast, as well as order overtime for officers in the city.  However, Kepley and City Manager Tony Dahlerbruch have not yet make a comment regarding the case, according to the Orange County Register.

Last month, an enforcement officer for the California Coastal Commission sent a letter to Palos Verdes Estates officials that said the Bay Boys are so entrenched in this beautiful notch of California coastline that they are subject to the commission's watchdog regulations and permitting processes.

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Southern California surfers, Lunada Bay Boys, Palos Verdes Estates, Class-Action Lawsuit, harassment, violence

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