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Erin Smith v. David Walls-Kaufman
Date: 06-23-2025
Case Number: 21-cv-02170
Judge: Ana C. Reyes
Court: United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Washington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: David Weber, Richard Link
Defendant's Attorney: Hughie Hunt
Erin Smith, the widow of Metropolitan POlice Officer Jeffrey Smith injured during the January 6, 2021 riot in Washington, DC. claimed that the Defend assaulted and battered her husband who died shortly thereafter.
06/23/2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Status Conference held on 6/23/2025. Oral Motion by the defendant for a Mistrial as to Damages, heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Christine Asif) (zcdw) Modified on 6/23/2025 to correct typo (zcdw). (Entered: 06/23/2025)
06/23/2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Jury Trial resumed and held on 6/23/2025, with same Jury panel of 8. Closing arguments heard. Jury deliberation begun and concluded. Jury Note (1). Jury verdict rendered as to damages. Jurors discharged. Renewed Oral Motion by the defendant for a Mistrial as to Damages, heard and taken under advisement. Defense counsel will submit a written brief. Oral Motion by the plaintiff to Dismiss defendant Taylor Taranto, heard and taken under advisement. Parties directed to submit a proposed briefing schedule for post-trial briefs. (Court Reporter: Christine Asif) (zcdw) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
About This Case
What was the outcome of Erin Smith v. David Walls-Kaufman?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $120,000 in compensatory damages and $380,000 in punitive damages. 06/23/2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Status Conference held on 6/23/2025. Oral Motion by the defendant for a Mistrial as to Damages, heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Christine Asif) (zcdw) Modified on 6/23/2025 to correct typo (zcdw). (Entered: 06/23/2025) 06/23/2025 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Jury Trial resumed and held on 6/23/2025, with same Jury panel of 8. Closing arguments heard. Jury deliberation begun and concluded. Jury Note (1). Jury verdict rendered as to damages. Jurors discharged. Renewed Oral Motion by the defendant for a Mistrial as to Damages, heard and taken under advisement. Defense counsel will submit a written brief. Oral Motion by the plaintiff to Dismiss defendant Taylor Taranto, heard and taken under advisement. Parties directed to submit a proposed briefing schedule for post-trial briefs. (Court Reporter: Christine Asif) (zcdw) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Which court heard Erin Smith v. David Walls-Kaufman?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Washington County), DC. The presiding judge was Ana C. Reyes.
Who were the attorneys in Erin Smith v. David Walls-Kaufman?
Plaintiff's attorney: David Weber, Richard Link. Defendant's attorney: Hughie Hunt.
When was Erin Smith v. David Walls-Kaufman decided?
This case was decided on June 23, 2025.