Madrid Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation

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Civil Rights, Criminal Defense

Ed Madrid and three (3) other defense lawyers defended 4 individuals who were wrongfully accused of child molestation. After putting on an affirmative defense at a six (6) week preliminary hearing, the criminal case was dismissed. Ed and his colleagues filed a civil rights action against the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, deputies and accusers. After prevailing in the 1st trial, the County appealed and the case was remanded for a retrial. At the 2nd trial, the verdict was doubled. The case was appealed and remanded for a retrial only on damages. At the start of the 3rd trial, the Court made some unfavorable rulings on the measure of damages. A writ was filed by both sides. The trial was halted. Both Writs of Mandate were granted and set for a hearing. The case resulted in a published opinion. County of Los Angeles, v. Superior Court (2000) 78 Cal.App.4th. 212. This case established the correct measure of damages in a civil rights case filed in state court. The case was remanded for trial number 4. As jury selection commenced, the County made a multi-million dollar offer, which our clients accepted. The other two plaintiffs proceeded to trial and received multi-million dollar verdicts. Their award was reduced and the case was finally settled. From start to finish, Ed litigated this case for 17 years.

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Personal Injury, Hostile Work Environment

Plaintiff suffered a knee injury but was not able to take time off from work which delayed his necessary arthroscopic surgery. The jury found favor in the plaintiff and awarded him $176,000 in total damages against the defendants.

Wrongful Death, Car Accidents

Represented the families of two men that died in an automobile accident. The Madrid Law Firm sought compensation for the loss of these two husbands and fathers of their children. The heirs are entitled to compensation for all medical, funeral expenses and loss of earning and earning capacity.

Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

Represented the family of an individual who died in an electrical explosion at work. The electrical room was a makeshift death trap. It was an explosion waiting to happen. The employer conceded to multiple OSHA violations.

Civil Rights, Police Misconduct

Client was assaulted and battered by an unknown party and his girlfriend. Police arrived and erroneously assumed Client was the assailant. An officer accosted Client, handcuffed and detained him, then released him upon realizing he was the victim. Lawsuit filed against City, police department and officers for State and Federal Constitutional and excessive force violations.

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Civil Rights, Police Misconduct, Criminal Defense

Plaintiffs wrongfully shot multiple times by an off-duty police officer during a road rage incident and wrongfully arrested. Off-duty officer falsely claimed assault. District attorney declined to prosecute. Federal civil rights lawsuit filed under 42 U.S.C. 1983 against officer, police department and City.