What is the limitation period for a plaintiff to bring a civil action against a public entity?

Plaintiffs' action comes under the purview of the Government Claims Act, which "establishes certain conditions precedent to the filing of a lawsuit against a public entity." (State of California v. Superior Court (2004) 32 Cal.4th 1234, 1237.) In relevant part, a plaintiff may not file a civil complaint without first submitting a timely claim to the public entity. ( 910, 911.2, 945.4.) If the entity gives written notice rejecting the claim as specified by section 913, section 945.6 prescribes a six-month limitations period to file suit from the date the notice is personally delivered or deposited in the mail. ( 945.6,

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