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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

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    Cheong, Denove, Rowell & Bennett by John F. Denove and Shane V. Hapuarachy, Los Angeles.

  • Attorney for the Defendant:

    Office of the City Attorney by Christian R. Bojorquez, Los Angeles.

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