Section 50256 Of Article 9. Abandoned Excavations From California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 9.

. If the legislative body finds that property damage was caused by the negligence of an officer or employee of the local agency in connection with the abatement of a nuisance pursuant to this article, a claim for such damages may be paid from the general fund of the local agency.