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Lam v. Acosta

Ruling by

Sidney R. Thomas

Lower Court

USDC Eastern District of California

Lower Court Judge

Morrison C. England Jr.

dissenting Judge(s)

Mark J. Bennett
District court erred in denying officer's judgment as a matter of law motion on plaintiff's loss of familial relationship claim because there was insufficient evidence officer acted with requisite purpose to harm.



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