Law Office of Fulvio F. Cajina

Babbitt v. City of San Leandro

Submitted by Fulvio Francis… on Sun, 11/13/2022 - 21:45

Plaintiff, an African American 50 year-old, was sitting in his vehicle when approached by police about an open alcohol container in a parking lot. Plaintiff denied knowing anything about it and refused to allow a search of his vehicle. Plaintiff was placed in a chokehold and arrested. Toxicology revealed no alcohol in his system. Defendants City of San Leandro and Officer Michael Olivera settled prior to filing any motions.