California city to pay woman nearly $1m after police dog tore out her scalp
California city to pay woman nearly $1m after police dog tore out her scalp
Talmika Bates will get $967,000 in settlement after lawsuit alleged Brentwood police used excessive force
Summary
The city of Brentwood, California, will pay $967,000 to Talmika Bates to settle a lawsuit over excessive force after a police K-9 tore her scalp during a 2020 arrest for alleged shoplifting.
Bates, who sustained severe injuries, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD, was unarmed and hiding when the dog bit her head.
A federal judge previously limited the officer’s qualified immunity, deeming the prolonged dog attack potentially excessive force.
The city settled to avoid litigation costs, and the police department currently has no active K-9 units.
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I wonder if that even covers all her medical costs...