Section 25379 Of Article 7. Compensation From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.8. >> Article 7.
25379
. (a) The following evidence is not admissible as evidence in
any civil or criminal proceeding, including a subrogation action by
the state pursuant to Section 25380, to establish the liability of
any person for any damages alleged to have been caused by a release
of a hazardous substance:
(1) A final decision made by the board pursuant to this article.
(2) A decision made by the board to admit or not admit any
evidence.
(3) Any finding of fact or conclusion of law entered by the board
in a proceeding for a claim pursuant to this article.
(4) The fact that any person has done any of the following in a
proceeding for a claim pursuant to Section 25372:
(A) Chosen to participate or appear.
(B) Chosen not to participate or appear.
(C) Failed to appear.
(D) Settled or offered to settle the claim.
(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to any civil action or writ by
a claimant against the board for any act, decision, or failure to act
on a claim submitted by the claimant.