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San Diego County Claims Courtroom Win as Appeals Court Reduces $5 Million Award in Sheriff’s Misconduct Case

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San Diego, California — A significant legal battle has concluded in favor of San Diego County after years of litigation surrounding a sheriff’s deputy’s excessive use of force against a handcuffed man. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a jury’s 2022 decision, reducing a $5 million award to Mickail Myles to a maximum of $1.5 million. The appellate court’s ruling, released on May 12, determined that there was insufficient evidence indicating lasting physical damage from the incident. The judges noted that Myles did not experience any permanent harm, apart from minor scarring … Read more

San Diego County Scores Legal Win as Appeals Court Reduces Damages in Excessive Force Case

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San Diego, California – After years of legal battles, San Diego County has achieved a significant win in the case of Mickail Myles, a man who was assaulted by a sheriff’s deputy and bitten by a police dog while he was handcuffed. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a previous jury ruling that awarded Myles $5 million, reducing the damages to $1.5 million, citing minimal evidence of lasting physical injury. In a ruling issued on May 12, the appellate judges noted that Myles did not suffer permanent damage from the dog bite other … Read more

San Diego County Scores Courtroom Win as Appeals Court Reduces Damages in Sheriff’s Deputy Assault Case

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San Diego, California—After years of legal battles, San Diego County has secured a significant appellate court victory regarding a controversial case involving police misconduct. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a $5 million jury award to Mickail Myles, who had claimed injury and emotional distress after being forcibly assaulted by a sheriff’s deputy in 2014. The appellate judges ruled that Myles’ damages should be limited to $1.5 million, stating evidence did not support the extent of his claimed lasting injuries. The decision, issued on May 12, highlighted that Myles suffered no permanent impairment … Read more

“San Diego Jury Awards $3 Million to Whistleblower as Former Orange County DA Faces Harassment Claims”

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SAN DIEGO — A jury has ruled that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment by District Attorney Todd Spitzer and his assistant, Shawn Nelson, who now serves as a Superior Court judge. The decision follows a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Tracy Miller, who claimed her 25 years of service were marred by retaliation related to her efforts to protect younger colleagues from harassment. The jury awarded Miller $3 million in economic damages and $25,000 in punitive damages against Spitzer, but did not find Nelson acted with malice. … Read more