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Jessie Dorado v. El Paso County, Texas
Date: 05-20-2003
Case Number: 97-2506
Judge: Luis Aguila
Court: 120th District Court, El Paso County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney:
James F. Scherr, El Paso, Texas
Defendant's Attorney:
Hugh Emerson Coleman, Office of the County Attorney, El Paso, Texas
Description:
Civil rights claim by the wife of Dr. Eduardo Miranda, who soffocated when he was restrained by El Paso County jail deputies after having a seizure. Mrs. Jessie Dorado claimed that her husband had the seizure because he was not given medication of prevent the seizure.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $2.5 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unavailable
Defendant's Experts:
Unavailable
Comments:
Reported by Kent Morlan
About This Case
What was the outcome of Jessie Dorado v. El Paso County, Texas?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $2.5 million.
Which court heard Jessie Dorado v. El Paso County, Texas?
This case was heard in 120th District Court, El Paso County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Luis Aguila.
Who were the attorneys in Jessie Dorado v. El Paso County, Texas?
Plaintiff's attorney: James F. Scherr, El Paso, Texas. Defendant's attorney: Hugh Emerson Coleman, Office of the County Attorney, El Paso, Texas.
When was Jessie Dorado v. El Paso County, Texas decided?
This case was decided on May 20, 2003.