Case Result

$15M

Wrongful Death, Civil Rights, Police Misconduct, Excessive Force

2017
Trial Verdict
Seattle, WA

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Case Details

Federal jury awarded over $15 million to the estate and family of Leonard Thomas, an unarmed man shot and killed by a SWAT sniper while holding his four-year-old son, finding police actions reckless and violating civil rights.

Additional Notes

Jury found for the Thomas family on multiple counts including unreasonable seizure, excessive force, and negligent investigation. Verdict upheld by federal judge in 2018. Award included compensatory and punitive damages against officers.

Seattle, WA
4.95 rating (67 reviews)
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