When a public entity denies a minor's application for leave to present a late claim under section 911.6(b)(2) of the California Child Protection Act, does the minor have to file a petition under section 946.6 to challenge the denial?

Hernandez v. County of Los An geles (1986) 42 Cal.3d 1020, 10221023, 232 Cal.Rptr. 519, 728 P.2d 1154 [defendant public entity denied a minor's application to present a late claim, informing plaintiff that if he wished to challenge the denial he was required to file a petition in court pursuant to section 946.6 within six months];

[240 Cal.App.4th 1031]

Tammen v. County of San Diego (1967) 66 Cal.2d 468, 473, 58 Cal.Rptr. 249, 426 P.2d 753 [minor plaintiff's application for leave to present a late claim was denied by the public entity and plaintiff thereafter challenged the denial by petitioning the superior court].) When the board takes action and expressly denies an application brought under section 911.6(b)(2), the injured party must bring a petition under section 946.6 to challenge the board's decision.