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Date: 10-17-2017
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Leon Ford v. City of Pittsburgh, et al.
Western District of Pennsylvania Courthouse - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Case Number: 2:13-cv-01364-MPK
Judge: Maureen P. Kelly
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Ashley Cagle, Fred Rabner, Monte Ribner and Tom Malone
Defendant's Attorney: Bryan Campbell, Allison Genard, John Hare, Paul Krepps, Estelle McGrath, Joseph J. Santarone, Jr. and April Cressler for Miller and Derbish
Michael E. Kennedy, Daniel Regan, Lourdes Sanchez Ridge, Kezia O.L. Taylor and Matthew S. McHale for the City of Pittsburgh and City of Pittsburhg Bureau of Police
Description: Pittsburgh, PA - Jury Clears Office On Assault Allegation and Deadlocks On Excessive Force Claim
Leon Ford, age 24, sued the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Police Officers David Derbish and Andrew Miller on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claiming that Derbish used excessive force and that Miller assaulted and battered him during an encounter in November 2012 during which Ford was shot and paralyzed. He claimed that he was the victim of three "rogue cops", Derbish, Miller and Michael Kosko, who initiated the traffic stop during which he was shot.
Outcome: Defendant's verdict on Plaintiff's claim against Miller and deadlocks as to Derbish.
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