Wrongful Death by Police

Valenzuela v. City of Anaheim

Valenzuela v. City of Anaheim

Case Summary: Anaheim officers strangle mentally ill man
Mendoza v. County of Los Angeles (2018)

Mendoza v. County of Los Angeles (2018)

In brief: Wrongful death of an innocent man caused by police shooting “The money doesn’t really mean anything. I would take my father over anything.” — Frank Mendoza Jr. Total Payout: $14,350,000 The Rock of the Mendoza Family “Frank Mendoza was such a special person in the community. He always had his door open to… View Article
Zerby v. City of Long Beach (2016)

Zerby v. City of Long Beach (2016)

In brief: Wrongful death of an innocent man caused by police shooting On December 12, 2010, Douglas Zerby was sitting outside of his friend’s residence holding the spray nozzle of a garden hose. A neighbor called the police to incorrectly report that Doug had a gun. After observing Doug for eight minutes without ever making their presence… View Article

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