September 2024

George Floyd Protestors Are Denied Class Action Certification

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Following George Floyd’s death in 2020, Los Angeles experienced large-scale protests that lasted about ten days. While many protests were peaceful, others were not. In response, the LAPD imposed curfews, declared some protests unlawful, and used non-lethal force to control crowds, arresting thousands. A lawsuit was filed against the City and LAPD Chief Michel Moore, …

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9th Circuit Denies Qualified Immunity for Officers in High-Risk Traffic Stop Case

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Hasmik Chinaryan was driving home with her teenage daughter and a friend after a family event when a police officer mistakenly believed her vehicle was stolen due to a series of errors, including incorrect license plates issued by the DMV. Despite driving lawfully for over ten minutes while being followed by a police car, the …

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Denial of Qualified Immunity in Fourth Amendment Excessive Force and First Amendment Retaliation Case Involving Peaceful Protester

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In the summer of 2020, Derrick Sanderlin attended a protest in San Jose, California, following the death of George Floyd. During the protest, Officer Michael Panighetti shot Sanderlin in the groin with a 40mm foam baton round. Sanderlin sued Panighetti, claiming that the use of force was retaliatory and excessive, violating his First and Fourth …

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