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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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United States District Court

Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

LORENZO ADAMSON,

Plaintiff,

v.

CHRISTOPHER O’BRIEN; DANIEL 

DUDLEY; and BRIAN STANSBURY

Defendants.

Case No. 13-cv-05233-DMR 

[PROPOSED] VERDICT FORM

1. Has Lorenzo Adamson proven that any of the following defendants used excessive force against 

him on May 30, 2013?

Daniel Dudley: Yes ______________ No ______________

Christopher O’Brien: Yes ______________ No ______________

Brian Stansbury: Yes ______________ No ______________

If you answered “no” as to all three defendants, stop, sign and date the form and return to the 

bailiff. If you answered “yes” as to any defendant, proceed to the next questions.

2. Has Lorenzo Adamson proven that any of the following defendants committed a violent act 

against him because of his race?

Daniel Dudley: Yes ______________ No ______________

Christopher O’Brien: Yes ______________ No ______________

Brian Stansbury: Yes ______________ No ______________

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[Bane Act Instruction-NEEDED?]

3. Has Lorenzo Adamson proven that any of the following defendants deliberately, or spitefully 

interfered or attempted to interfere by threats, intimidation, or coercion with his exercise or 

enjoyment of his constitutional right to be free from excessive force and that the interference or 

attempted interference caused him to suffer injury, damage, loss or harm? 

Daniel Dudley: Yes ______________ No ______________

Christopher O’Brien: Yes ______________ No ______________

Brian Stansbury: Yes ______________ No ______________

4. State the amount of damages proven by Lorenzo Adamson. 

Amount of damages: ___________________ 

If Lorenzo Adamson proved no actual damages but you nonetheless have found a constitutional 

violation, you must award nominal damages up to one dollar. 

5. Has Lorenzo Adamson proven that any of the following defendants’ conduct was malicious, 

oppressive, or committed in reckless disregard of his rights? 

Daniel Dudley: Yes ______________ No ______________

Christopher O’Brien: Yes ______________ No ______________

Brian Stansbury: Yes ______________ No ______________

6. Do you award Lorenzo Adamson punitive damages? 

Yes ______________ No ______________

Dated: _________________ ___________________________________

Foreperson

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