Harris v. County of Los Angeles
Appellant Ezekiel Harris sued the County of Los Angeles (County) and two deputy sheriffs resulting from the deputies conduct that caused him serious injury.[1] Part of the case was based on whether appellant, a mentally challenged individual, initiated a confrontation with the deputies, justifying their use of force. Following a 10-2 defense verdict, appellant challenges the trial courts denial of his motion for new trial. The motion was based on the alleged undisclosed bias of a juror against mentally challenged individuals, specifically that such individuals are violent. Appellant also seeks review of the trial courts denial of his request for an evidentiary hearing where the challenged juror would be called to testify. Concluding there was no error, Court affirm the judgment.
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