Jackson et al v. City Of Pittsburg et al

Filing 192

PROPOSED SPECIAL VERDICT FORM FOR JULY 21 CHARGING CONFERENCE. Signed by Judge Alsup on July 21, 2010. (whalc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/21/2010)

Jackson et al v. City Of Pittsburg et al

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FREDERICK JACKSON, ASHLEY NICOLE JACKSON, a minor, BRIANA FREDRANIQUE ANNETTE JACKSON, a minor, and SHAWNA YVETTE MARTIN, Plaintiffs, v. CITY OF PITTSBURG, AARON L. BAKER, individually and in his official capacity as Chief of Police of the City of Pittsburg Police Department, G. LOMBARDI, individually and as an officer of the City of Pittsburg Police Department (Badge # 275), C. SMITH, individually and as an officer of the City of Pittsburg Police Department (Badge # 285), P. DUMPA, individually and as an officer of the City of Pittsburg Police Department (Badge # 291), WILLIAM BLAKE HATCHER, individually and as an officer of the City of Pittsburg Police Department (Badge # 274), and DOES 1­100, inclusive, Defendants. / PROPOSED VERDICT FORM

No. C 09-01016 WHA

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YOUR ANSWERS MUST BE UNANIMOUS.

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Frederick Jackson A. Has plaintiff Frederick Jackson proven that any of the following officers used excessive force against him on March 30, 2008, in violation of the Fourth Amendment? Yes Officer Lombardi Officer Smith Officer Dumpa ___________ ___________ ___________ No ____________ ____________ ____________

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B.

If so, state the amount of any damages proven:_________________

Ashley Jackson A. Has plaintiff Ashley Jackson proven that Officer Lombardi used excessive force against her on March 30, 2008, in violation of the Fourth Amendment? Yes ___________ No ____________

B.

If so, state the amount of any damages proven:_________________

Shawna Martin A. Has plaintiff Shawna Martin proven that Officer Spires used excessive force against her on March 30, 2008, in violation of the Fourth Amendment? Yes ___________ 2 No ____________

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Officer Lombardi Officer Smith Officer Dumpa 4. Briana Jackson A. Has plaintiff Briana Jackson proven her claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress as to any of the following defendants? Yes ___________ ___________ ___________ No ____________ ____________ ____________ B. If so, state the amount of any damages proven?________________

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B.

If so, state the amount of any damages proven:_________________

If you have answered yes to any of Questions 1­3, state whether plaintiffs have proven by clear and convincing evidence that punitive damages should be awarded against any officer you find violated any Fourth Amendment rights: Yes Officer Lombardi Officer Smith Officer Dumpa Officer Spires ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ No ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

If you answer "yes" as to Question 5, then there will be a short supplemental proceeding immediately after your verdict. The purpose of the short supplemental proceeding would be to allow you to fix the amount.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dated: July ____, 2010.

CONCLUSION ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED ANSWERING THE NECESSARY QUESTIONS UNANIMOUSLY,
PLEASE HAVE THE FOREPERSON SIGN AND DATE THIS FORM.

THEN CONTACT THE DEPUTY OR

MARSHAL TO INFORM HIM OR HER THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR DELIBERATIONS.

Foreperson

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