Opinion
CIVIL ACTION NO. SA-09-CV-0560 NN
10-12-2011
DAVID K. LARA, TDCJ No. 1337673, Plaintiff, v. TIMOTHY LONGORIA and CAROL E. MONROE, Defendants.
JUDGMENT
Plaintiff David Lara's claims against defendants Carol E. Monroe and Timothy Longoria were tried before a jury on September 19-20, 2011, the undersigned presiding. As to claims against Monroe, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Monroe and against Lara. As to the claims against Longoria, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Lara and against Longoria. As to the questions about damages, the jury determined that Longoria should compensate Lara in the amount of $15,000 for violating Lara's civil rights, $5,000 for aiding and abetting an assault against Lara, and $5,000 as exemplary damages for gross negligence. The jury having rendered its verdict, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that judgment be entered consistent with the verdict, such that Longoria shall pay Lara $25,000 in damages. All parties shall bear their own costs.
NANCY STEIN NOWAK
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE