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Civil Rights

Nov. 20, 2024

Jury rules LAPD not liable for BLM protestor's injuries

The plaintiff had claimed that "less lethal" munitions used by LAPD officers were responsible for injuries he suffered during a protest.

A jury found in favor of Los Angeles Police Department officers on all causes of action in a case brought by a Black Lives Matter protestor in federal court, finding that his injuries were caused by debris thrown by a crowd member.

The lawsuit, filed in the Central District of California, claimed that plaintiff David Zuniga was injured during a peaceful protest when LAPD officers used excessive force, specifically "less lethal" munitions, which resulted in a head injury....

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