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Civil Rights
Police Misconduct
Property Damage

Lawrence and Clara Perkins, et al. v. City of West Covina, et al.

Published: Aug. 13, 1994 | Result Date: Jun. 28, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CV937084 –  $0

Judge

Stephen V. Wilson

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Patrick S. Smith
(Law Office of Patrick S. Smith)


Defendant

Jeff Giordano


Facts

On May 21, 1993, Defendant City of West Covina Police Department had a valid search warrant to search Plaintiff Lawrence and Clara Perkins' home. They were looking for evidence related to a murder and believed that one of the suspects was residing with the Plaintiffs. Lawrence Perkins was a 47-year-old warehouseman, and Clara was a 45-year-old homemaker at the time.

Settlement Discussions

Defendants contend they made no offers and Plaintiffs demanded $25,000.

Damages

Property damages estimated at $2,000.

Injuries

Emotional distress.

Deliberation

2 hours

Poll

8-3

Length

3 days


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