Excessive force claimed when 7 officers respond to vandalism call. Wrongful shooting death. $2 million. Los Angeles County.
Summary
Intoxicated man, unarmed, provokes police with broomsticks and rocks. Nonlethal-force options were deployed, but one officer ends up shooting him.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: U.S. District Court, Central District / CV 15-2179-MWF(FFMx)
- Type of Case: Civil Rights, Excessive Force, Police Shooting, Wrongful Death
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Cheong, Denove, Rowell & Bennett by John F. Denove and Shane V. Hapuarachy, Los Angeles.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Office of the City Attorney by Christian R. Bojorquez, Los Angeles.