Alma Romero v. Joseph Lopez
Published: Aug. 2, 2001 | Result Date: Apr. 30, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GIC746536 Verdict – $10,200
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Keith H. Rutman
(Law Offices of Keith H. Rutman)
Defendant
Facts
The plaintiff alleged that she was falsely arrested on Dec. 3, 1996. The plaintiff sought damages for lost wages,
medical bills and other economic losses and emotional injuries. The plaintiff sought punitive damages against
the defendant.
The defendant contended that he had probable cause to arrest the plaintiff for willfully resisting, delaying or
obstructing a police officer in the discharge or attempt to discharge his duty in violation of PC Section 148 by
moving her car out of a red zone while he was attempting to issue a non-criminal parking citation.
Other Information
No punitive damages. Defense of qualified immunity rejected.
Deliberation
three hours, 42 minutes
Length
eight days
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