The Fifth District Court of Appeal confirmed a previous jury's verdict that Fresno County deputies illegally entered a woman's home and killed her dog, Scooby. The court upheld the $800,000 award to Veronica Ordaz Gonzalez's family, along with significant attorneys' fees, potentially totaling around $2 million. Despite the county's appeal claiming judicial errors and excessive damages, the court found no merit. The case highlights tensions between law enforcement actions and civil rights, echoing broader conversations on police conduct and accountability.
"We're very pleased with the outcome," he told The Bee on Thursday. "It was a complete victory on appeal for our plaintiffs."
The county respectfully disagrees with the court, asserting that its officers acted appropriately in response to a threat.
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