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Los Angeles
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818.545.1925
Orange County Office
714.479.0180
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HALL V. LEE - Orange
County Superior Court
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Disposition |
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Defense verdict as to
three of six individual deputy defendants. Three
defendants found jointly liable for $5,000 verdict.
Verdict rendered on April 13, 2010. Court awarded
plaintiff attorneys fees in the amount of $2,000
noting the plaintiff's very limited success at
trial. |
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Case Description |
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Allegations of
excessive force and cruel and unusual punishment of
arrestee at Orange County jail. Plaintiff arrested
for driving while under the influence. Due to his
inability or unwillingness to cooperate, he was
placed in sobering cell for nine hours then in a
separate cell for six hours handcuffed and with a
spit guard over his head due to having spit at jail
deputies. Plaintiff suffered broken wrist, soft
tissue injuries and emotional distress. |
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Plaintiff's Counsel |
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Ralph Rios |
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HAND V. CITY OF
GARDENA - L.A. Superior Court (Torrance)
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Disposition |
Verdict for defense (May 2005) |
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Case Description |
Female police officer trainee
claimed gender discrimination under the California
Fair Employment and Housing Act when she failed to
pass the probationary period. |
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Plaintiff's Counsel |
Michael Grobarty |
HARRIS V.
MARHOEFER - US District Court
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Disposition |
Defense for four defendants; verdict
of $25,000 for plaintiff against one defendant |
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Case Description |
Police excessive force/use of baton
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Plaintiff's Counsel |
David E. Frank |
HITCH V.
RALPHS GROCERY - Santa Ana Superior Court
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Disposition |
Defense verdict (July, 1993) |
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Case Description |
Excessive force/battery/negligence
in training and supervision |
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Plaintiff's Counsel |
David L. Marguiles |
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