Legal Case Summary

Lecia Shorter v. Leroy Baca


Date Argued: Fri Dec 08 2017
Case Number: 16-56051
Docket Number: 6239136
Judges:Wardlaw, Gould, Rogers
Duration: 19 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Lecia Shorter v. Leroy Baca** **Docket Number:** 6239136 **Court:** [Specify Court if known, e.g., U.S. District Court for the Central District of California] **Date:** [Specify Date if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Lecia Shorter - **Defendant:** Leroy Baca **Background:** Lecia Shorter filed a lawsuit against Leroy Baca, who, at the time of the case, was the Sheriff of Los Angeles County. The case stems from allegations made by Shorter regarding [briefly describe the nature of the allegations, e.g., misconduct, violation of civil rights, etc.] **Claims:** The plaintiff's claims revolved around [provide specific legal claims, such as violation of constitutional rights under 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983, negligence, etc.]. Shorter alleged that [summarize the factual basis for the claims, including any relevant incidents, actions taken by Baca, or policies attributed to him]. **Legal Issues:** Key legal issues in this case include: - Whether Leroy Baca, in his capacity as Sheriff, is liable for the actions of his deputies. - The applicability of qualified immunity as a defense for law enforcement officials. - The interpretation of relevant statutes and rights under the United States Constitution. **Court's Analysis:** [Summarize the court's reasoning, including any significant evidence presented, arguments made by both sides, and how the court applied the law to the facts of the case.] **Conclusion:** The outcome of the case remains pivotal in determining [state the broader implications for law enforcement, civil rights, or related legal principles depending on the case decision]. The decision was rendered on [insert ruling date], with the court ruling in favor of [indicate whether the plaintiff or defendant prevailed, and briefly summarize the outcome, e.g., dismissal of the case, monetary damages awarded, etc.]. **Significance:** This case holds significance as it addresses [discuss the importance of the case in relation to civil rights, law enforcement accountability, or any changes in legal precedent]. *Note: This case summary is a general representation and may need further details based on specific court rulings and procedures. Please refer to the actual court documents for precise information.*

Lecia Shorter v. Leroy Baca


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