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Estate of Vernard “Vandy’’ Davis v. City of Rochester, New York, et al.
Date: 03-13-2004
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: William Polito
Court: Supreme Court, Monroe County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney: Edward Hourihan Jr. and John Bernacki, Rochester, New York
Defendant's Attorney: City Municipal Attorney Michelle DiGaetano
Description:
Civil rights, wrongful death claim, by the family of Vernard "Vandy'' Davis who was shot to death by Rochester, New York police officer David Gebhardt in 2001. The family claimed that officer Gebhardt used excessive force and that Rochester's policies contributed to the death of Vandy, age 21. Gebhardt claimed that the shotgun that he was carrying accidentally discharged when he pointed the weapon at Davis in order to illuminate him with a flashlight attached to the gun barrel. The officers who entered the Davis house on Joseph Avenue unannounced had the safety catches on their weapons in the fire position. The City claimed that Gebhardt's finger was not on the trigger when it discharged shooting Davis in the chest. The claim was that the gun discharged when the trigger brushed against the officer's bulletproof vest.
Outcome:
Unknown
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unavailable
Defendant's Experts:
Unavailable
Comments:
None
About This Case
What was the outcome of Estate of Vernard “Vandy’’ Davis v. City of Rochest...?
The outcome was: Unknown
Which court heard Estate of Vernard “Vandy’’ Davis v. City of Rochest...?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Monroe County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was William Polito.
Who were the attorneys in Estate of Vernard “Vandy’’ Davis v. City of Rochest...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Edward Hourihan Jr. and John Bernacki, Rochester, New York. Defendant's attorney: City Municipal Attorney Michelle DiGaetano.
When was Estate of Vernard “Vandy’’ Davis v. City of Rochest... decided?
This case was decided on March 13, 2004.