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$50,000 Award in Michigan Jail Beating Suit
After he was in a dispute with bar patrons, Jose Luis Monjaras-Torres was
arrested and taken to Michigan's Macomb County Jail. Upon arrival, he was
stripped, assaulted, and battered about the face by seven guards.
Jose sustained soft tissue facial injuries. He sued, alleging excessive
force, assault, and battery. In October 1997, a jury awarded Jose $10,000
compensatory damages, $40,000 punitive damages, and unspecified attorney
fees. See: Manjaras-Torres v. Pace, USDC, E. Dist Michigan, Case No:
95-CV-72702.
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Manjaras-Torres v. Pace
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Cite | USDC, E. Dist Michigan, Case No: 95-CV-72702 |
| Level | District Court |
| Conclusion | Jury Verdict |
| Attorney Fees | 0 |
| Damages | 50000 |
| Injunction Status | N/A |