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Tag: Lawsuits: Page 3
Featured
LA Police League Sues Anti-Cop Website Owner Over Alleged “Bounty”
The recent release of more than 9,300 LAPD officers’ information has caused a furor within the department after it was requested by police abolitionist group called Stop LAPD Spying Coalition. It also mistakenly included the names of undercover officers.
March 28, 2023
Point of Law
Wichita to Pay $5M Over Swatting Death
The swatting call was spurred by a feud between two online gamers over a video game, Shane Gaskill of Wichita and Ohio gamer Casey Viner. Finch was not involved in the feud.
March 15, 2023
Command
Fired Fort Lauderdale Chief Files $10M Lawsuit Against City
The former chief is seeking to be reinstated and is suing the city for $10 million for allegedly violating his rights.
March 15, 2023
Point of Law
Point of Law: What the Kobe Bryant Trial Means for Police
“I live in fear every day of being on social media and these (photos) popping up,” Vanessa Bryant testified. “I live in fear of my daughters being on social media and these popping up.”
March 1, 2023
Point of Law
Kobe Bryant’s Widow Settles with Los Angeles County for $29 Million Over Photos Taken at Helicopter Crash Scene
The settlement includes the $15 million judgment Vanessa Bryant won against the county after a two-week civil jury trial last year in Los Angeles. It also resolves all pending litigation and future claims from the Bryant family.
March 1, 2023
Patrol
DA Drops Most Serious Charge Against Officer Accused of Leaving Suspect in SUV on Train Tracks
She suffered head injuries, broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken sternum when the train crashed into the police vehicle. She spent 12 days in a hospital recovering from her injuries.
February 27, 2023
Weapons
Editorial: Killing America’s Gun Industry
The plaintiffs’ attorneys found a new angle of attack. They went after the company over how it marketed the Bushmaster AR that was used by the killer. They claimed the marketing was crafted to appeal to young men and glorified its capability for violence. The Connecticut Supreme Court bought that argument and ruled 4-3 in 2019 that the plaintiffs could sue
January 27, 2023
Point of Law
Factors to Consider Before Using Force to Effect an Arrest
Legally, any use of force by law enforcement must be objectively reasonable, but we should also consider whether it is necessary.
January 11, 2023
Point of Law
Point of Law: Involuntary Statements During Interrogation
An Eighth Circuit case hinged on whether a suspect could be questioned while under pain meds in the hospital.
January 3, 2023
Weapons
Daniel Defense CEO Issues Statement on Uvalde Shooting Lawsuits
"From its inception, Daniel Defense has been committed to promoting responsible firearms ownership and has built its reputation on its unwavering support for the Second Amendment and the law-abiding citizens who protect their homes, connect with their children, and put food on the table with our products," CEO Marty Daniel wrote.
December 2, 2022
Point of Law
$27 Billion Lawsuit Filed Against Officers, Agencies by Uvalde School Shooting Families
The lawsuit states that surviving children experience nightmares, severe anxiety, emotional changes, anger, separation anxiety and thoughts of suicide.
December 1, 2022
Point of Law
Point of Law: Pepper Spray and Unreasonable Force
Officers using pepper spray have to be able to justify that use of force under Graham v. Connor.
December 1, 2022
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