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Police-excessive-force case is finally over after four trials. Defense verdict. San Diego County.

Summary

San Diego Sheriff's deputy is said to use excessive force in allowing his K-9 to attack plaintiff. The civil-rights case was tried four times to a federal court jury.

The Case

  • Court and Case Number: United States District Court, Southern District of California / 07cv01647-JAH-KSC
  • Type of Case: Civil Rights, Dog Bite, Excessive Force
  • Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    Donald Cook, Los Angeles.

  • Attorney for the Defendant:

    County of San Diego, Office of County Counsel by Melissa M. Holmes, San Diego.

    Morris G. Hill, San Diego.

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