Sampson v. Reed - National Police Accountability Project

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Attorney Name:

Brian Spears

Claims and Causes of Action (check all that apply):

False Imprisonment

Unlawful Search and Seizure

Other

Docket Number/Citation:

U.S.Dist Ct., N. Dist. Georgia, 1:12-cv-00500-TWT

Other Claims or Causes of Action:

unlawful field strip search

State Court or Federal Court?:

Federal

What state was your case filed in? :

Georgia

Jury Verdict, Judgment or Settlement?:

Settlement

Did plaintiff seek injunctive relief?:

At what stage of litigation was the case resolved? (Check all that apply):

Survived motion for summary judgment

Contact Info (phone or email):

404-872-7086

Number of Plaintiffs:

Was this a class action?:

Did the PLRA apply to this case?:

Dollar Amount of Monetary Award, including Attorney’s Fees:

$150,000

Provide a brief narrative description of your case:

Plaintiff was confronted on sidewalk alongside of busy neighborhood shopping center by officers of Atlanta Police Department. Officers forcibly detained and strip searched Plaintiff and, after failing to discover any incriminating information or material, released Plaintiff. Officers denied having made any contact with the Plaintiff; Plaintiff and other witnesses placed one or more of the defendant officers at the scene.

Did plaintiff receive a lump sum (damages not broken down by type and/or attorneys’ fees included)?:

Yes

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