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Kelly Thomas case: mother accepts $1 million settlement offer
Kelly Thomas case: mother accepts $1 million settlement offer
May 15, 2012 | 9:07 pm
-- Richard Winton
The mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after he was beaten by Fullerton police has reached a settlement with the city that will pay her $1 million.
The settlement agreement unanimously approved Tuesday by the Fullerton City Council resolves Cathy Thomas' legal claims against the city regarding the death of her son, Kelly Thomas, 37. He died in July 2011, five days after his confrontation with Fullerton Police Department officers.
Thomas reached the settlement after voluntary mediation with her attorney, Brian Gurwitz, city officials said.
"Resolution of Ms. Thomas’ claim at this time allows her to begin the healing process and avoid what would likely be protracted, expensive and difficult civil litigation," Thomas and the city said in a joint statement.
More: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/05/kelly-thomas-mother-accepts-settlement.html
May 15, 2012 | 9:07 pm
-- Richard Winton
The mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after he was beaten by Fullerton police has reached a settlement with the city that will pay her $1 million.
The settlement agreement unanimously approved Tuesday by the Fullerton City Council resolves Cathy Thomas' legal claims against the city regarding the death of her son, Kelly Thomas, 37. He died in July 2011, five days after his confrontation with Fullerton Police Department officers.
Thomas reached the settlement after voluntary mediation with her attorney, Brian Gurwitz, city officials said.
"Resolution of Ms. Thomas’ claim at this time allows her to begin the healing process and avoid what would likely be protracted, expensive and difficult civil litigation," Thomas and the city said in a joint statement.
More: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/05/kelly-thomas-mother-accepts-settlement.html
This is part of the civil case, the criminal trial continues.
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