Opinion
16-cv-06607-SI
07-09-2024
MARIO TORRES, Plaintiff, v. MIKE HANSEN, Defendant.
VERDICT FORM
CLAIM - EXCESSIVE FORCE PRIOR TO HANDCUFFING
1. Has plaintiff Mario Torres proven by a preponderance of the evidence that defendant Mike Hansen used excessive force against him inside the apartment prior to plaintiff being handcuffed?
Yes ________ No ________
If your answer was “no,” please do not answer any other questions and have the foreperson sign and date this form. Otherwise, please answer the next question.
2. Has plaintiff Mario Torres proven by a preponderance of the evidence that defendant Mike Hansen caused him injury, damage or harm?
Yes ________ No ________
If your answer was “no,” you must award nominal damages of $1.00, and then skip to Question 4. Nominal damages: $ ___________
If your answer to this question was “yes,” please answer the next question.
3. State the amount of compensatory damages proved by plaintiff Mario Torres.
$ ________
Please answer the next question.
4. Has plaintiff Mario Torres proven by a preponderance of the evidence that defendant Mike Hansen's conduct was malicious, oppressive or committed in reckless disregard of his constitutional rights?
Yes ________ No ________
Please answer the next question.
5. State the amount of punitive damages that you award.
$ ________
Please have the foreperson sign and date this form.
Dated: __________
Foreperson's Signature__________
Foreperson's Printed Nam__________