Estate of Regina Wren, et al. v. City of Rialto, et al.
Published: Oct. 22, 1994 | Result Date: Sep. 21, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV922037HLH – $0
Judge
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Patrick S. Smith
(Law Office of Patrick S. Smith)
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Irving Root
(medical)
Van Ness H. Bogardus III
(technical)
Defendant
Ronald M. McCarthy
(technical)
Ann Punter
(technical)
Robert M. DiTraglia
(medical)
Facts
On March 29, 1991, various Defendant Rialto police officers were called upon to serve a search warrant at Plaintiff's residence. During the execution of said warrant, the Plaintiff's wife, Regina Wren, confronted the officers and was shot and killed. Mrs. Wren was a 30-year-old secretary at the time of her death.
Settlement Discussions
Defendant contends they made no offer and Plaintiff demanded $500,000.
Injuries
Plaintiff brought this suit as both a wrongful death lawsuit and a survival action. As such, he claimed injuries on behalf of the estate and on his own individual behalf. These injuries included: Loss of society and comfort, emotional distress, and punitive damages.
Other Information
Plaintiff received a life sentence for drug manufacturing and distribution as well as possession of fire arms.
Deliberation
1.5 hours
Poll
8-0
Length
12 days
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