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CONFIDENTIAL

Sep. 4, 1993

Civil Rights
Police Misconduct
Wrongful Death

Confidential

Settlement –  $500,000

Judge

William Matthew Byrne Jr.

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Marion R. Yagman

Stephen Yagman
(Yagman Reichmann LLP)


Defendant

Girard Fisher


Experts

Plaintiff

James J. Fyfe
(technical)

Facts

On March 24, 1992, decedent, a 22-year-old African American, unarmed and fleeing Defendant city's police officer, was shot in the back and died at the scene. Plaintiff was the decedent's father.

Settlement Discussions

Plaintiff contends he demanded $500,000 and Defendants offered nothing.

Injuries

Wrongful death of son


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