LAPD officer uses excessive force on disabled man in search for robbery suspect. $1.68 million verdict. Los Angeles County.
Summary
LAPD officers enter home searching for robbery suspect; suspect's father, disabled by a stroke, is manhandled and injured.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court/ BC451880
- Type of Case: Excessive Force
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: Schonbrun DeSimone Seplow Harris Hoffman & Harrison by V. James DeSimone, Venice.The Luti Law Firm by Tony Luti, Hollywood.
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Attorney for the Defendant: Office of the City Attorney by Surekha Pessis, Los Angeles.