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Moises Sepulveda, et al. v. City of Modesto

Date: 06-21-2002

Case Number: 01-CV-5054

Judge: Anthony W Ishii

Court: Superior Court, Stanislaus County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney: Arturo Gonzalez of Morrison and Foerster, L.L.P., San Francisco, California

Defendant's Attorney: Gregory M. Fox of Bertrand Fox Elliot and Colwell, San Francisco, California for the City of Modesto, et al. and Catherine J. Cerna, Assistant United States Attorney for the United States of America

Description:

Civil Rights Claim - Wrongful Death - 42 U.S.C. 1983 - On September 13, 2000, the Modesto Police Department SWAT team was assisting the FBI with the execution of a federal search warrant relating to several residences in the Modesto, California area. One of the residences to be searched was that of Moises Sepulveda, the father of Alberto Sepulveda. During the search, a weapon was discharged killing the 11-year-old boy. The family filed suit against the United States Government and the City of Modesto. Investigators came to believe that a

Outcome:

The family settled with the United States for $450,000 and with the City of Modesto for $2.55 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

The City of Modesto apparently never contested liability for the death of the boy.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Moises Sepulveda, et al. v. City of Modesto?

The outcome was: The family settled with the United States for $450,000 and with the City of Modesto for $2.55 million.

Which court heard Moises Sepulveda, et al. v. City of Modesto?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Stanislaus County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Anthony W Ishii.

Who were the attorneys in Moises Sepulveda, et al. v. City of Modesto?

Plaintiff's attorney: Arturo Gonzalez of Morrison and Foerster, L.L.P., San Francisco, California. Defendant's attorney: Gregory M. Fox of Bertrand Fox Elliot and Colwell, San Francisco, California for the City of Modesto, et al. and Catherine J. Cerna, Assistant United States Attorney for the United States of America.

When was Moises Sepulveda, et al. v. City of Modesto decided?

This case was decided on June 21, 2002.