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Civil Rights
Assault and Battery
Excessive Force

Clinton D. Alford Jr. v. Los Angeles Police Department Chief Beck, et al.

Published: Aug. 18, 2017 | Result Date: May 31, 2017 | Filing Date: Nov. 14, 2014 |

Case number: CV14-08874 FMO (AGRx) Settlement –  $500,000

Judge

Fernando M. Olguin

Court

CD CA


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Caree A. Harper
(Law Offices of Caree Harper)


Defendant

Colleen R. Smith
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney) for City of Los Angeles, Police Chief Charlie Beck

Thomas J. Feeley
(Thomas J. Feeley APC) for Steven Razo

Calvin R. House
(Gutierrez, Preciado & House LLP) for Richard Garcia


Facts

Plaintiff filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: In October 2014, plaintiff was kicked, punched and elbowed by Los Angeles Police Dept. Officer Richard Garcia during an arrest in South Los Angeles.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied the allegations.

Result

Plaintiff settled with the city for $500,000.


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