Date: 05-16-2012

Case Style: James Abbate v. Ruben De La Torre

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Court: Superior Court, Los Angeles County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney: Gregory W. Smith

Defendant's Attorney: Deputy City Attorney Daniel Aguilera

Description: James Abbate sued former Los Angeles Police Department Captain Ruben De La Torre on a civil rights violation theory claiming that the Defendant De La Torre retaliated against him for reporting misconduct by a superior officer. Plaintiff claimed that he was targeted after reporting to his superiors in 2009 that De La Torre had evaded tolls for several months during his commutes to work on state Route 91.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $1 million.

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