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Civil Rights, Wrongful Death, Police Misconduct
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Case Details
This case stems from the excessive use of force by California Highway Patrol officers based out of the Altadena CHP Station. Edward Bronstein was held in a prone position by officers while a blood draw was attempted, despite his cries of 'I can't breathe!', leading to his death by asphyxia. This litigation resulted in the second largest pre-trial civil rights death settlement in the country, of $24 million, behind only the George Floyd incident.
Additional Notes
Second largest pre-trial civil rights death settlement in the country. Excessive force by CHP officers leading to wrongful death by asphyxia of Edward Bronstein.