Sin v. City of Compton
Published: Sep. 10, 2002 | Result Date: Apr. 29, 2002 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV010594WJR Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Robert F. Mann
(Donald W. Cook, Attorney at Law)
Defendant
David D. Lawrence
(Lawrence, Beach, Allen & Choi PC)
Facts
The 38-year-old plaintiff is a professional poker player who is confined to a wheel chair. On Jan.
17, 2000, the dealer at the plaintiff's table at Crystal Park Hotel and Casino claimed that the
plaintiff threatened her life after he lost several hands of poker. The plaintiff denied making the
threat. The plaintiff was detained until Compton Police officers arrived and placed the plaintiff
under arrest for making terrorist threats. The district attorneyÆs office did not file charges against
the plaintiff. The plaintiff instituted the civil action claiming false arrest and violation of civil
rights.
Settlement Discussions
The defendant tendered an offer of $3,000. The plaintiff did not submit a demand.
Injuries
Emotional Distress
Deliberation
two hours
Poll
10-0
Length
four days
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