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Torts
Civil Rights Violation
Illegal Search

Victoria Schneider v. City and County of San Francisco

Published: May 29, 1999 | Result Date: Apr. 21, 1999 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: C972203MMC Verdict –  $755,000

Judge

Maxine M. Chesney

Court

USDC Northern


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Nanci L. Clarence
(Clarence, Dyer & Cohen LLP)

Karen L. Snell
(Karen L. Snell, Attorney at Law)


Defendant

Monica F. Wiley
(San Francisco County Superior Court)


Facts

On June 14, 1996, plaintiff Victoria Schneider, a 46-year-old post-operative transsexual, was strip searched to confirm her gender following a misdemeanor arrest. The plaintiff alleged a violation of her civil rights and California Penal Code º4030.

Settlement Discussions

The defendants made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $10,000.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and 10 months after the case was filed.

Deliberation

21/2 hours

Length

5 days


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