Police beat to death a homeless, mentally ill, drug-addicted, 26 y.o. man; verdict includes $75k punitive damages, $1,250,000 for decedent’s pain and suffering, and non-economic damages awarded to father; does not include attorneys fees awarded separately.
Verdict
City
Eureka
State
Court
Total Dollar Amount
4,575,000
Punitive Damages
75,000
Year Resolved
Age of Client(s)
26
Excessive Force
Yes
Fatal Excessive Force
Yes
Source