Facts

On Nov. 10, 2006, Los Angeles Police Dept. Officers Machado, Estopin, Flores, Sieker, Smey, Doull, Joyce, Cole, Lopez, Valdez, and Navarro encountered plaintiff Charles Davis while investigating a disturbance. Davis sued the city of Los Angeles and the officers for excessive force and false arrest.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Davis contended that the officers arrived when he was standing on his property with his dog on a leash. He claimed that the officers clutched his arm, dragged him down his driveway, and pulled him to the ground. Next, he claimed, they hit him, kneed him, hauled him along the driveway, put him in handcuffs, used pepper-spray and a Taser on him, and put him under arrest absent any legal reason.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defense rejected any allegations of misconduct.

Injuries

Davis suffered bruises and cuts on his chin, a fractured cheekbone, ear lacerations, and an asthma attack. He required stitches.

Result

The jury found in favor of the defense.

Other Information

FILING DATE: March 7, 2008.