Civil Rights
False Arrest
42 USC 1983
Ornelas v. County of Los Angeles
Published: Feb. 20, 2010 | Result Date: Sep. 21, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 08CV08476(RGK) Settlement – $9,000
Facts
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a Nov. 26, 2006 call of shots being fired at a location near plaintiff Olga Ornelas' residence. Her 15-year-old mentally disabled son was standing close to a group who appeared to be drinking. When the son walked away from the group, he failed to stop for a deputy and was detained. The son was taken to a hospital by ambulance afterward to receive medical treatment.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The son was "shaken up" during the detention, which was witnessed by Ornelas.
Specials in Evidence
Ornelas claimed $616 in medical expenses.
Injuries
Ornelas claimed emotional distress.
Result
A verdict was returned for Ornelas.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Dec. 23, 2008.
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