"Isaac Castellanos was celebrating the Dodgers' 2020 World Series win when he was hit in the face by an LAPD projectile, resulting in permanent vision loss in one eye."
"Castellanos alleged that LAPD officers used excessive force and violated department policies during the incident, which he claims derailed his potential esports career."
"The jury's verdict of $11.8 million closes a nearly six-year legal battle, although the amount may be appealed and requires approval from city leaders."
"Castellanos was a 22-year-old Cal State Long Beach student at the time of the incident, and he stated he was not posing a threat when struck."
Isaac Castellanos was awarded $11.8 million by a federal jury after losing vision in one eye from an LAPD projectile during the 2020 Dodgers World Series celebration. Castellanos alleged excessive force and violation of department policies. The incident occurred when he was peacefully celebrating with friends near Crypto.com Arena. LAPD claimed they were responding to violence, but Castellanos and others argued the crowd was largely peaceful. The loss of vision has impacted Castellanos' potential esports career, as he had previously won $20,000 in a gaming competition.
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