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Settlement – $28,000Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Santa Monica
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Patrick S. Smith
(Law Office of Patrick S. Smith)
Defendant
Facts
On July 18, 1990, Plaintiff, a 27-year-old bartender, was at home with a friend celebrating his birthday and listening to music when the Defendant police officers came to the residence in response to a loud-music complaint. The officers knocked on the door, and Plaintiff responded. The officers asked Plaintiff to turn down the music. A verbal dispute ensued, and Plaintiff was charged and arrested.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends he demanded $30,000 and Defendants offered between $10,000 and $15,000.
Specials in Evidence
$3,177 not claimed
Injuries
Contusion and laceration to the head requiring sutures, physical therapy, and neurological exams; Plaintiff is fully recovered.
Other Information
A prior arbitration by David Haven resulted in a Plaintiff's award of $12,500; trial de novo by Plaintiff.
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