Interesting. Let's see if I have this straight:
1. There have been several years of confrontational history between the Plaintiff, the Lifeguards, and the city police.
2. On the day referenced in the suit, the Lifeguard was notified in Boater's Canyon (aka Fisherman's Cove) that the divers were going diving and where they would exit (Shaw's Cove).
3. The Lifeguard said "no diving, bad conditions" or something along those lines.
4. Divers proceeded to dive.
5. Lifeguard notified authorities.
6. Divers met (confronted) by authorities upon exit at Shaw's Cove.
7. Discussion proceeded to parking lot at Laguna Sea Sports.
8. Plaintiff called attorney after 4th request.
9. Police officer interrupted the phone call and got physical.
10. Plaintiff's attorney arrives, citation issued, everyone goes home, and later a Lifeguard admits that Plaintiff was intentionally targeted for citation.
11. Later court appearances, DA declines to prosecute, Plaintiff lawsuit against authorities for a host of reasons concerning constitutional violations of civil rights and the fact that the Lifeguards are not dive qualified to make a determination of diving conditions.
The Plaintiff is exercising his rights as a citizen. Can't fault that and it often brings about positive change. On the other hand, authorities never let things just slide and often take the path of least resistance to eliminate a problem or potential problems. Personal history + Lawsuit = Potential and/or eventual loss of all diver access to county beaches. Win the battle, lose the war.
Should prove interesting.