Estate of Charles Ray Brown by and through his heir at law Laurie Brown v. City of Arcadia, et al.
Published: Aug. 6, 2005 | Result Date: Jun. 16, 2005 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: LACV037179ABC Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Steven J. Rothans
(Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont LLP)
David G. Torres-Siegrist
(Law Offices of Torres-Siegrist)
Experts
Plaintiff
F. Warren Lovell M.D.
(medical)
Facts
On Oct. 8, 2002, while responding to a 911 call, defendant peace officers from the City of Arcadia came into contact with Charles Ray Brown, who was in a state of cocaine excited delirium. In attempting to subdue and handcuff him, the three peace officers applied their body weight on his back and shoulders. Approximately one-minute after being handcuffed, Brown died.
Damages
The plaintiff asked for a verdict ranging from $1-$1 million.
Injuries
In-custody death.
Deliberation
one day
Poll
8-0 (defense)
Length
five days
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