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Civil Rights
Excessive Force
Search, Arrest

Dorian Brooks v. City of Long Beach, David Paul Strohman, Jason M. Kirk, Kalid Abuhadwan, Francisco Vasquez, Martin Ron, Donald Gregory Mauk, Michael Domenic Pennino, Timothy Mark Long, Jerry M. Gibbs, Lee David Debrabander, Oscar Alberto Valenzuela, James McDonnell, and Does 1 through 10

Published: Jul. 4, 2014 | Result Date: May 20, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 8:13-cv-00478-AG-JPR Settlement –  $50,000

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Lee H. Durst
(The Justice Law Center)


Defendant

Howard D. Russell
(Office of the Long Beach City Attorney)


Facts

Dorian Brooks sued the City of Long Beach in connection with an incident that occurred on June 19, 2012, while officers executed a search warrant at a marijuana dispensary.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Brooks contended that at the dispensary, the officers arrested him, and used excessive force during the encounter.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The city denied Brooks' allegations that excessive force was used.

Result

The parties settled for $50,000.


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