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Settlement – $5,000Judge
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Facts
On January 29, 1992, a SWAT team entered Plaintiff owner's home on a murder warrant for his son. They used tear gas upon entering. No one was home at the time of entry; Plaintiff owner, his daughter, and his daughter's baby arrived as SWAT team members were cleaning up. Plaintiff owner's companion who lived at that residence arrived the following day. She was also named as a Plaintiff. The city was named as Defendant.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends that they offered $5,000 at the MSC and that Plaintiff demanded $50,000 reduced to $5,000 at the MSC.
Specials in Evidence
unknown
Damages
Plaintiff owner claimed $440 in property damage for broken glass and a broken doorjamb. Plaintiff resident claimed $100,000 in property damage for contents of house.
Injuries
Plaintiffs owner and resident claimed that their civil rights were violated. Plaintiff resident also claimed emotional distress requiring ongoing counseling.
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