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Family and Estate of Korryn Gaines v. Baltimore County
Date: 02-16-2018
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Baltimore County, Maryland
Plaintiff's Attorney: Kenneth Ravenell and Wyndal Gordon
Defendant's Attorney: Mike Field and James S. Ruckle
Description:
Baltimore, MD - Jury Awards Family of Woman Killed by Cop $32 Million
The family and estate of Korryn Gaines sued Baltimore County and Royce Ruby on excessive for theories that he did not have good cause to shoot and kill her.
The 2016 death of Korryn Gaines came at the end of six-hour standoff in her apartment.
Cpl. Royce Ruby and his partner had attempted to serve warrants on Gaines and her fiance that day. They determined that Gaines was in the apartment and when she would not open the door they kicked it in and were confronted by Gaines who pointed a shotgun at them. The fiance left with the infant daughter but Gaines remained in the apartment with her 5-year-old son.
The shot that killed Gaines also wounded the boy.
The family and estate of Korryn Gaines sued Baltimore County and Royce Ruby on excessive for theories that he did not have good cause to shoot and kill her.
The 2016 death of Korryn Gaines came at the end of six-hour standoff in her apartment.
Cpl. Royce Ruby and his partner had attempted to serve warrants on Gaines and her fiance that day. They determined that Gaines was in the apartment and when she would not open the door they kicked it in and were confronted by Gaines who pointed a shotgun at them. The fiance left with the infant daughter but Gaines remained in the apartment with her 5-year-old son.
The shot that killed Gaines also wounded the boy.
Outcome:
Plaintiffs' verdict for $32 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Family and Estate of Korryn Gaines v. Baltimore County?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $32 million.
Which court heard Family and Estate of Korryn Gaines v. Baltimore County?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Baltimore County, Maryland, MD. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Family and Estate of Korryn Gaines v. Baltimore County?
Plaintiff's attorney: Kenneth Ravenell and Wyndal Gordon. Defendant's attorney: Mike Field and James S. Ruckle.
When was Family and Estate of Korryn Gaines v. Baltimore County decided?
This case was decided on February 16, 2018.