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Civil Rights
Police Misconduct
Wrongful Death

Mary Frances Moore v. City of Los Angeles, et al.

Published: May 7, 1994 | Result Date: Apr. 11, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC065919 –  $0

Judge

Victor E. Chavez

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Donald G. Norris

Wilson McLeod


Defendant

Cory M. Brente
(Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney)


Experts

Plaintiff

Ashok Jain
(medical)

Gary Gordon Creagle
(technical)

Defendant

Harry Davis
(technical)

Clarence R. Chapman
(technical)

William O'Riordan
(medical)

Starr Sachs
(technical)

Facts

On June 25, 1992, Plaintiff Mary Frances Moore's son, Kenneth Moore, a 16-year-old honor student, was driving an automobile which had been carjacked the previous day. When Defendant L.A.P.D. officers tried to pull him over, he accelerated away. The officers went in pursuit. Shortly thereafter, the suspect jumped from the moving car. The officers shot Moore, resulting in his death.

Settlement Discussions

Defendants contend their offer was $1,500 and Plaintiff's demand was $100,000. Plaintiff contends she made no demand.

Specials in Evidence

not claimed

Injuries

Death of minor son.

Deliberation

2 days

Poll

9-3 and 10-2 excessive force, 10-2 coverup, 9-3 negligence of one officer

Length

3 weeks


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