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Civil Rights
Police Misconduct
Sexual Assault

Amanda Cooper v. George Ballesteros

Published: Feb. 25, 1995 | Result Date: Dec. 6, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: EDCV9441RT –  $0

Judge

Robert J. Timlin

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Stephen Yagman
(Yagman Reichmann LLP)


Defendant

Kenneth M. Miller


Facts

Plaintiff Amanda Cooper, a 24-year-old female, alleged that between May 27, 1988 and August 27, 1988, while she was an inmate at the San Bernardino County jail, Defendant George Ballesteros repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted her. No evidence of employment, lost earnings, or medical expenses were presented to the jury.

Settlement Discussions

Offers and/or demands were not disclosed.

Injuries

Emotional distress.

Deliberation

2 days

Poll

9-0

Length

1 week


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