Grieving mother's deceased baby is cremated without her knowledge or consent $1.1M. Los Angeles County.
Summary
Plaintiff says LA Coroner did not follow the law when cremating her infant's body without her permission.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court / BC656353
- Type of Case: Emotional Distress
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Law Offices of Christopher Montes de Oca by Christopher Montes de Oca, Los Angeles.
The Omofoma Law Firm by Eseigbe A. Omofoma, Los Angeles.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Schuler & Brown by Jack M. Schuler and Matthew Ames, Van Nuys.
Brian T. Chu, Principal Deputy County Counsel, Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel.