Public liability claims may now be submitted electronically using the Public Liability claims portal, following the step-by-step process. The California Tort Claims Act sets out strict guidelines for filing your claim with a governmental entity.You must file: Within 6 months of the incident for:. Figure out what happened and who did it. Make notes for yourself before you begin to fill out forms. It's not quite that simple if you're dealing with a government entity, but the California Tort Claims Act (CTCA) allows you to receive fair compensation. Please complete and sign Claim Form CD-1. Within six months from the date the tort claim arises against any form of government, a victim is required to notify it of the injury and potential claim. You complete this form, Claim Against the City of San Diego, within 6 months after the accident occurred. Then mail it to the City of San Diego, Risk Mgmt Dept.