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Torts
Civil Rights
False Arrest

Anthony Frost v. City of Los Angeles, Debra Winter

Published: Nov. 2, 2000 | Result Date: Mar. 25, 2000 |

Case number: BC205762 Verdict –  $0

Judge

David A. Workman

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

James P. DeMaegt

Ronald Carpol


Defendant

L. Trevor Grimm


Facts

On Oct. 16, 1997, the plaintiff was arrested by LAPD officer Debra Winter for his alleged involvement in a triple homicide that occurred on Jan. 26, 1996. In June 1998, police officers recovered physical evidence that exonerated the plaintiff and released him.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $400,000. The defendant offered $250,000.

Injuries

Emotional distress and loss of liberty.

Deliberation

one day

Length

10 days


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