$100M
Police Excessive Force
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Case Details
Case arose from a City of Atlanta police officer’s excessive use of force against a 65-year-old man who was pan handling on the side of an Atlanta highway. Resulted in quadriplegia. The jury awarded $20 million against the officer for compensatory damages, $20 million against the officer for punitive damages, and $60 million against the city for compensatory damages for a total of $100,000,000.00.
Additional Notes
Our Client v. Grubbs & City of Atlanta. This high-profile case was filed in federal court under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, a federal statute pertaining to civil rights violations. Believed to be the largest jury verdict ever reached for this type of case. Also mentioned: https://www.law360.com/personal-injury-medical-malpractice/articles/1525927/georgia-jury-awards-100m-to-man-tased-by-atlanta-police?about=personal-injury-medical-malpractice