I was thinking more along the lines of
a denied IFR clearance being identified as contributing to an accident
specifically because the OP was told to get a special VFR clearance to
Riverside.

As far as I know SVFR cannot be suggested by the controller. It has to
be requested by the pilot.

Jose
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