Unarmed robbery suspect shot by Culver City police. Minor children awarded $8.8 million. Los Angeles County.
Summary
An unarmed robbery suspect is shot by a Culver City police officer. Other officers on the scene did not perceive the suspect as a threat. $8.8 million awarded by Federal jury.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court/ CV 10-‐9497-‐MWF (MANx)
- 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: McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP by Matthew McNicholas, Los AngelesLaw Offices of Dale Galipo by Dale Galipo, Woodland HIlls
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Attorney for the Defendant: Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont by Steven Rothans and Jill Williams, Los Angeles