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VALENTIN V. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - L.A. Superior Court (Norwalk)

Disposition

FSRL assumed defense on re-trial of damages after case litigated for fifteen years and two prior multi-million dollar verdicts.  Damage award in 10/00 was $13.5 million, remitted to $8.5 million and subsequently settled.

Case Description

False arrest, illegal entry and search of home without warrant and malicious prosecution on multiple charges of child molestation.

Plaintiff's Counsel

Peter Gwosdof, Steven Archer, Morton Minikes and Emmett Gantz

 

VARELA V. RIALTO - San Bernardino Superior Court

Disposition

Defense verdict (June, 1994)

Case Description

Police misconduct/shooting

Plaintiff's Counsel

Steinberg Nutter & Brent

 

VENEGAS V. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES -  L.A. Superior Court (Norwalk)

Disposition

Motion for Non-Suit granted in favor of defense (January, 2001)

Case Description

False arrest/unlawful search/false imprisonment

Plaintiff's Counsel

Robert Mann

 

VILLAREAL V. WEST COVINA - Pomona Superior Court (IVAMS private jury trial)

Disposition

Defense verdict (May, 1997) ($1 plaintiff verdict for negligent training and supervision)

Case Description

Civil rights/excessive force/assault and battery/improper use of canine

Plaintiff's Counsel

Cedric Ellias and Michael Morales

 

 

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