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Civil Rights
Wrongful Death

Jasmine Lopez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.

Published: Mar. 5, 2021 | Result Date: Dec. 9, 2020 | Filing Date: Dec. 9, 2019 |

Case number: 2:19-cv-10396-JFW-E Settlement –  $30,000

Judge

John F. Walter

Court

CD CA


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Scott D. Hughes
(Law Office of Scott D. Hughes)


Defendant

Richard T. Hsueh
(Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel)


Facts

Plaintiffs Jasmine Lopez, Breanna Lopez, Gabriele Lopez, Joseph Lopez and Cienna L., filed a civil rights lawsuit against defendant the County of Los Angeles.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended that defendant violated plaintiffs' civil rights by failing to properly oversee the events that led to the fatal shooting of Frank Lopez.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied plaintiffs' contention.

Result

The parties agreed to settle the case for $30,000. Plaintiff's counsel will be awarded $19,989 for attorney's fees and $14,777 in costs.


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