Facts

On Oct. 10, 2010, Jonathan Cuevas died following an encounter with a police officer of the City of Lynwood, during which he was fatally shot him. The guardian of Cuevas' only son, A.M., who was five years old, and Cuevas' estate brought an action against the City and the County of Los Angeles.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs alleged that on Oct. 10, 2010, Cuevas was walking home from a convenience store in the City of Lynwood, when a police vehicle swerved and almost hit him. A deputy then exited the car with a gun and yelled at Cuevas, who turned and tried to run. Although Cuevas did not a pose a threat to anyone, plaintiff contended, the officer fired several shots at him, beat him, stuck his knee in his body, and shot Cuevas two more times.

Plaintiffs also claimed wrongful death and violation of civil rights. They alleged that Cuevas was wrongfully, negligently, and or intentionally assaulted, beaten, shot and killed by the police officers. They claimed the shooting was motivated by racial animus and was directly related to defendants' unlawful customs and practice of permitting or allowing unlawful assaults, beatings, threats, intimidation, harassment and violent retaliation.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied that they acted unlawfully.

Injuries

Plaintiffs suffered mental injuries, trauma, shock, anxiety and emotional distress.

Result

The parties settled the matter for $875,000.