Isael Rodriguez Chowdhury, a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Mdrafeul Haider Chowdhury, Estate of Manuela Rodriguez, by and through successor in interest Isael Rodriguez Chowdhury v. Long Beach Unified School District, Eddie F. Gonzalez, and Does 1 to 10
Published: Jul. 14, 2023 | Result Date: Apr. 5, 2023 | Filing Date: Feb. 9, 2022 |Case number: 22STCV04995 Settlement – $13,000,000
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Arnoldo Casillas
(Casillas & Associates)
Robin D. Perry
(Law Offices of Robin D. Perry)
Defendant
Dana John McCune
(McCune & Harber LLP)
Facts
Mona Rodriguez was an 18-year-old woman who was allegedly involved in an altercation with a 15-year-old girl. A school safety officer was nearby, and in the course and scope of his job, he opened fire on a vehicle Mona was in while it drove away. She shot numerous times into the side and read windows of the vehicle, striking Mona in the head, killing her.
The officer was reportedly fired from his job after the shooting and faces criminal charges for second-degree murder. The complaint alleged that there was no reasonable basis for the officer to shoot at the vehicle as no one, including the officer, was in danger of death or serious bodily injury.
Damages
Loss of financial support, funeral and burial expenses, loss of love companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society moral support, training and guidance. Decedent's predeath damages
Injuries
Predeath pain and suffering and subsequent death.
Result
The case settled for $13 million.
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