Howard Eley, Robert Hunter v. County of Sacramento
Published: Aug. 1, 2009 | Result Date: Nov. 14, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 06CV00457(GEB) Verdict – Defense
Court
USDC Eastern
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Thomas A. Cregger
(Cregger & Chalfant LLP)
Experts
Plaintiff
Timothy Twomey
(technical)
Facts
Robert Hunter, 50, is a veterinarian who was jailed at the Sacramento County Main Jail for DUI. He and Howard Eley alleged that officials at the jail used excessive force while detaining them. They sued the county of Sacramento on Monell claims.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiffs claimed that the use of excessive force constituted an unofficial custom and practice at the jail.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defense denied the plaintiffs' claims.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiffs demanded $200,000, while the defense offered $7,500.
Damages
Hunter sought $68,000.
Injuries
Hunter suffered a fractured elbow.
Result
The jury found in favor of the defense.
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