Judge orders new trial to decide how much city should pay in $31 million improper LMPD chase verdict
Now, however, the judge in the case has granted an appeal for a new trial, in part because it was insinuated to the jury that the officer was going to have to pay any damages himself, instead of the city.
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Judge orders new trial to decide how much city should pay in $31 million improper LMPD chase verdict
The family of the victim, Trevon Mitchell, was just going to get a fraction of the verdict amount, as the jury put only 3% of the fault on the officer, Ben Sullivan, meaning the city was to pay out around $922,000.Â
