VERDICT: $75,000, §1983 unreasonable force by Probation & Parole Officer against Plaintiff who was observing arrest of her son, fractured elbow/sprained wrist… $94,077.97 attorney fees awarded of $181,865.47 requested… $2,802.97 costs awarded ($18,812.50 costs of use of force expert who did not contribute to success or appear at trial denied)… $35,000 settlement with City and police officer. [Read more…]