ORIGINAL
CITY CLERK'S DATE STAMP
CITY OF RIALTO
LIABILITY CITY OF RIALTO
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
2826 AUG 20 PM 2: 10
TO PERSON OR PROPERTY
RECEIVED
CITY CLERK
1. Claims for death, injury to person, or to personal property must be filed not later than six (6) months after the occurrence (Gov. Code §911.2).
2. Claims for damages to real property must be filed not later than one (1) year after the occurrence (Gov Code §9112). RETURN TO:
3.READ ENTIRE CLAIM FOR BEFORE FILING Rialto City Clerk's Office
4. ATTACH SEPARATE SHEETS, IF NECESSARY, TO GIVE FULL DETAILS Mail: 150 S. Palm Ave., Rialto, CA 9237 Address: 290 W. Rialto Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
CLAIMANT INFORMATION:
Jesse Loring
DATE OF BIRTH
FULL NAME
HOME ADDRESS INCLUDING CITY, STATE & ZIP HOME TELEPHONE NO. c/o TorkLaw, APC, 18650 MacArthur Blvd, Ste 300, Irvine, CA 92612 ( 310)935-1111 BUSINESS ADDRESS INCLUDING CITY, STATE & ZIP BUSINESS TELEPHONE NO.
ADDRESS AT WHICH CLAIMANT DESIRES TO RECEIVE Laura Morris, Esq., TorkLaw, APC
NOTICES OR COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THIS CLAIM
(if different from home address provided above): 18650 MacArthur Blvd, Ste 300, Irvine, CA 92612
1. WHEN DID DAMAGE OR INJURY OCCUR? DATE: February 24. 2026 TIME: 9:22 • AM XI PM
2. PLACE OF ACCIDENT (OCCURRENCE) BE SPECIFIC - Describe fully and (if applicable) locate on diagram on reverse side of this sheet.
Where appropriate, give street names and addresses, measurements and landmarks.
Intersection of East Highland Avenue and North Pepper Avenue.
Rialto, California 92376. See Attachment for additional details.
3. HOW DID DAMAGE OR INJURY OCCUR?
See Attachment.
4. WERE POLICE AT THE SCENE? XI YES • NO WERE PARAMEDICS AT THE SCENE? IYES NO
5. WHAT PARTICULAR ACT OR OMISSION DO YOU CLAIM CAUSED THE INJURY OR DAMAGES? Give the name of the city/town employee causing the injury or damage, if known.
See Attachment.
6. GIVE TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIM Include estimate of amount of any prospective injury or damage $See Att.
HOW WAS THE ABOVE AMOUNT COMPUTED? Be specific, list doctor bills, repair estimates, etc. Please attach 2 estimates.
DAMAGES INCURRED TO DATE:
Item/Date: Funeral expenses (Preciado Funeral Home) 2/27/26 Amount: $8.012.19 Item/Date: See Attachment for full description of damages Amount: $ FAXE
TOTAL AMOUNT CLAIMED AS OF PRESENTATION OF THIS CLAIM: $ See Att.
ESTIMATED PROSPECTIVE DAMAGES, AS FAR AS KNOWN:
Item/Date: Exceeds $10,000 per Gov. Code §910. See Attachment Amount: $ Item/Date: Amount: $.
TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT PROSPECTIVE DAMAGES: $ See Att.
7. WITNESSES TO DAMAGE OR INJURY List all persons known to have information (attach additional pages, if necessary) NAME: Jessica Loring. (sister - on phone at time) NAME: Officer B. Valazquez-Lopez, Rialto PD ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 128 N. Willow Ave, Rialto, CA 92376
TELEPHONE: TELEPHONE: L
8. IF INJURED, PROVIDE NAME, CONTACT INFORMATION AND DATE/TIME DOCTORS) OR HOSPITAL(S) VISITED:
NAME: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center NAME: SB County Sheriff - Coroner Division ADDRESS: 400 N. Pepper Ave, Colton, CA 92324 ADDRESS: 175 S. Lena Rd, San Bernardino, CA 92415
TELEPHONE: 909580-1000 TELEPHONE: 209)387-2978
DATE: 02/24/2026 TIME: 9:22 DAM 0PM DATE: 02/25/2026 TIME: DAM PM
9. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:
For all vehicle accident claims, place on the following diagram, the names of streets, including NORTH, EAST, SOUTH AND WEST directions. Indicate place of accident by "X" and by showing house numbers or distances to street comers. a city/town vehicle was involved, designate by letter "A" location of the City/Town vehicle when you first saw it, and by "B" location of yourself or your vehi len you first saw City/Town vehicle; location of City/Town vehicle at time of accident by "A-1" and location of yourself or your vehicle at the time of th accident by "B-1" and the point of impact by "X"
→ NOTE: IF THE DIAGRAM BELOW DOES NOT FIT THE SITUATION, PLEASE ATTACH A PROPER DIAGRAM SIGNED BY THE CLAIMANT.
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I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING CLAIM AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF; AND CERTIFY THAT THE SAME IS TRUE OF MY OWN KNOWLEDGE EXCEPT AS TO THOSE MATTERS WHICH ARE HEREIN STATED UPON MY INFORMATION AND BELIEF; AND AS TO THOSE MATTERS I BELIEVE THEM TO BE TRUE.
I CERTIEN IAR NECI ADELINDER DENSI TY OF PERJURY THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
SIGNATURE OF CLAIMANT OR AGENT
Laura Morris, Esq. 8/20/2024
TYPE OR PRINT NAME DATE
Attorney for Claimant
RELATIONSHIP TO CLAIMANT
NOTE: PRESENTATION OF A FALSE CLAIM IS A FELONY (CA PENAL CODE 72) RETURN CLAIM TO: RIALTO CITY CLERK'S OFFICE - 150 S. PALM AVE., RIALTO, CA 92376
ATTACHMENT TO CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF RIALTO
Claimant: Jesse Loring (Father of Decedent Marcus Benjamin Loring) I. CLAIMANT INFORMATION
Claimant: Jesse Loring
Relationship to Decedent: Father
Address:
Date of Birth:
Decedent: Marcus Benjamin Loring
Date of Birth:
Date of Death: February 24, 2026
Age at Death: 39
Attorney for Claimant: Laura Morris, Esq.
Firm: TorkLaw, APC
Address: 18650 MacArthur Blvd, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612 Telephone: (888) 222-8286
Facsimile: (800) 979-0262
Email: [email protected]
All notices and communications regarding this claim should be directed to Claimant's attorney at the address listed above.
II. DATE, TIME. AND PLACE OF OCCURRENCE
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: Approximately 9:22 p.m.
Location: Intersection of East Highland Avenue and North Pepper Avenue, Rialto, California 92376 III. CIRCUMSTANCES GIVING RISE TO THIS CLAIM
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at approximately 8:53 p.m., the Redlands Police Department was conducting a stolen vehicle investigation regarding a 2018 Dodge Journey that had been stolen from the Citrus Suites hotel at 1230 W. Colton Avenue in Redlands, California. The vehicle was being electronically tracked through a cellphone left inside the vehicle, and its location was known to law enforcement. Redlands Police Department officers communicated the tracked location of the stolen vehicle to the Rialto Police Department, advising that the vehicle was in the area of Riverside Avenue and Baseline Road in the City of Rialto.
Rialto Police Department officers responded to the area and located the stolen vehicle being driven by Emanuel Ayala, age 33, of Bloomington. Officers attempted a traffic stop; however, Ayala failed to stop and fled, resulting in a high-speed vehicle pursuit involving at least three Rialto Police Department officers. The pursuit proceeded north on Riverside Avenue, east on Easton Street, and onto Highland Avenue, reaching speeds of approximately 70 to 100 miles per hour on city surface streets.
At approximately 9:22 p.m., at the intersection of East Highland Avenue and North Pepper Avenue, Ayala ran a red traffic signal and collided with a vehicle driven by Marcus Benjamin Loring, age 39, who was traveling westbound on Highland Avenue and attempting to turn southbound onto Pepper Avenue.
The impact forced both vehicles onto the curb, and Mr. Loring's 2018 Honda Civic overturned several times. Mr. Loring was a restrained driver and was not at fault in any way.
Mr. Loring was transported by Rialto Fire Department paramedics to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California, in cardiac arrest. Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders and hospital staff, Mr. Loring was pronounced dead at 10:05 p.m. by Dr. Ruben Burbank. The cause of death was blunt head trauma. An autopsy was performed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff - Coroner Division on February 25, 2026 (Coroner's Case No. 702601431, Autopsy No. A-0403-26).
At the time of the collision, Mr. Loring was speaking on the telephone with his sister, Jessica Loring, who heard the collision occur in real time, heard her brother become unresponsive, and heard first responders at the scene attempt to revive him.
Ayala sustained only minor injuries and was taken into custody at the scene. Ayala had an extensive criminal history, including approximately 30 prior arrests, 13 of which were for grand theft auto, as well as prior convictions for felony evading and narcotics offenses.
IV.ACTS AND OMISSIONS GIVING RISE TO THIS CLAIM
This claim arises from the negligent, reckless, and wrongful acts and omissions of the City of Rialto and its employees, officers, and agents, including but not limited to the following:
(a) The decision to initiate and continue a high-speed vehicle pursuit of a stolen vehicle — a property crime — when the vehicle was being electronically tracked and its location was known to law enforcement, and when less dangerous alternatives to a high-speed pursuit were available, including but not limited to surveillance, perimeter containment, and tracked recovery; (b) The failure to call off, terminate, or discontinue the pursuit when the speeds reached by the suspect vehicle and the conditions of the pursuit created an unreasonable and foreseeable danger to innocent members of the public;
(c) The failure to adequately train, supervise, and discipline officers regarding vehicle pursuit procedures, including the proper assessment of whether a pursuit is justified in light of the underlying offense, available alternatives, and the risk to public safety;
(d) The failure to adopt, implement, and enforce adequate vehicle pursuit policies that restrict or prohibit high-speed pursuits for property crimes, particularly when electronic tracking of the suspect vehicle is available;
(e) The failure to properly communicate and coordinate with the Redlands Police Department regarding the availability of electronic tracking as an alternative to a high-speed pursuit; (f) The failure to have a supervisor monitor and evaluate the pursuit in real time and order its termination when conditions warranted;
(g) The negligent and reckless operation of police vehicles during the pursuit at speeds of approximately 70 to 100 miles per hour on city surface streets;
(h) The failure to provide accurate and timely notification to the decedent's family regarding his condition, status, and death, including but not limited to providing false information that the decedent was "in custody" when he was in fact deceased or dying;
(i) Any and all other acts, omissions, policies, customs, and practices that contributed to the death of Marcus Benjamin Loring, whether or not specifically identified herein, including those that may be revealed through ongoing investigation and discovery.
The City of Rialto had actual and constructive notice that its vehicle pursuit practices posed a foreseeable risk of death and serious injury to innocent members of the public. Prior pursuit-related incidents in the City of Rialto, including but not limited to the April 2022 double fatality at Cedar Avenue and Randall Avenue, the December 2024 fatal pursuit on Meridian Avenue, and the January 2024 high-speed stolen vehicle chase, demonstrate a pattern of dangerous pursuit outcomes that should have prompted the City to reform its pursuit policies and practices.
V. INJURIES, DAMAGES, AND LOSSES
This claim is brought by Jesse Loring, the father of decedent Marcus Benjamin Loring, for wrongful death pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60. Jesse Loring seeks damages including but not limited to:
(a) Loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, and moral support of Marcus Benjamin Loring;
(b) Loss of the enjoyment of sexual relations or the ability to have children (if applicable); (c) Loss of financial support and contributions that Marcus Benjamin Loring would have provided to Claimant during the remainder of his natural life;
(d) Funeral and burial expenses incurred as a result of Marcus Benjamin Loring's death, including but not limited to $8,012.19 paid to Preciado Funeral Home and additional costs for interment at Montecito Memorial Park in Colton, California;
(e) The reasonable value of household services that Marcus Benjamin Loring would have provided; (f) All other damages recoverable under California law for the wrongful death of Marcus Benjamin Loring.
Marcus Benjamin Loring was 39 years old at the time of his death. He was a devoted educator and proud member of the San Bernardino community. He held a master's degree from National University, had previously worked as a Program Assistant at the GPS Center at Chaffey College, and had recently been ehired by the San Bernardino City Unified School District. He was a graduate of Cajon High School an vas recognized posthumously by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools for his lastins impact on education and student success. He was not married and had no children. His career trajectory was rising, and his expected lifetime earnings were substantial.
VI. AMOUNT OF CLAIM
The amount claimed exceeds $10,000.00. Pursuant to Government Code section 910, this is an unlimited civil case in which the recovery sought, exclusive of attorey fees, interest, and court costs, exceeds $25,000.00. The exact amount of damages will be established according to proof at trial.
VIL. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
This claim is based on information presently known to Claimant. Claimant reserves the right to amend or supplement this claim as additional facts are discovered through investigation and formal discovery. The specific description of the acts, omissions, injuries, and damages set forth herein is not intended to be exhaustive, and Claimant reserves the right to assert additional theories of liability, identify additional public employees whose acts or omissions contributed to the injuries and damages described herein, and seek additional categories of damages as permitted by law.
Claimant further reserves the right to assert claims under any and all applicable provisions of California law, including but not limited to Government Code sections 815.2, 815.6, 820, and 820.2, Vehicle Code section 17001, and Code of Civil Procedure sections 377.60 and 377.61.