Brooke Fortson V. James DeSimone Law, 13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 280, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 See Attachment See Attachment See Attachment See Attachment See Attachment 37 See Attachment See Attachment Currently Unknown North . St. 5th X Olive St. Pershing Square Hill St. 6th St. V. James DeSimone June 4, 2020 V. James DeSimone, Esq. V. James DeSimone Law commitment to justice 13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 280 Marina del Rey, California 90292 310.693.5561 Telephone 323.544.6880 Facsimile vjdesimone@gmail.com www.vjamesdesimonelaw.com Of Counsel: Lawrance A. Bohm, Esq. Carmen Sabater, Esq. June 4, 2020 [VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS] City Clerk CITY OF LOS ANGELES 200 North Main Street, Room 615 City Hall Los Angeles, California 90012 Tracking No.: 8153 4088 1804 Re: A. Claim for Damages Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 910 et seq. The name and address of the claimant as follows: Brooke Fortson B. The Post Office Address to which the persons presenting the Claim desire notices to be sent: V. James DeSimone, Esq. of V. James DeSimone Law 13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 280 Marina del Rey, California 90292 C. The date, place, and other circumstance of the occurrence transaction which gave rise to the claim asserted. On May 31, 2020, at around 3:00 p.m., Ms. Fortson was hit and struck by the LAPD patrol cruiser during protests in downtown Los Angeles following the deadly arrest of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Ms. Fortson was crossing at the intersection of Hill street and 5th street heading North West toward the steps of Pershing Square when the officer’s car unreasonably accelerated and drove through the group of protesters, striking Ms. Fortson. No lights or sirens were deployed by the Officer. The officer then reversed and sped away without June 4, 2020 City Clerk Page 2 checking on Ms. Fortson and making sure she needed any assistance. The Officer was driving a vehicle with the number 495 0.1 on its roof. Ms. Fortson was peacefully participating in the protest and she was ready to go home when she was hit and injured by the reckless conduct of the LAPD officer. The officer in question should have known by driving through a group of people, pedestrians would be hit and seriously injured or killed. D. General Description of the Indebtedness Obligation, Injury Damage or Loss So Far as is Presently Known Ms. Fortson was hit on her right side and landed on her left shoulder. Ms. Fortson’s right arm is injured as she rolled around and landed on her right arm. Ms. Fortson has bruises on her right hand, her right elbow, and on her left shin. Ms. Fortson also has a cut on her right leg because of falling on the ground. Ms. Fortson’s neck and back are severely injured. Ms. Fortson has a spasm in her spinal area and all the muscles around her spine are strangled. Ms. Fortson went to the Urgent Care the next day as she had lots of pain in her neck, arms, and lower back areas. Ms. Fortson must go through physical therapy and her injuries might get worse as the time passes. Since the incident, Ms. Fortson has headaches and needs to take pain killers. Ms. Fortson has also suffered emotional harm, including but not limited to, loss of sleep, anxiety, fear, and anger. Ms. Fortson gets flashback of the incident when she tries to go to sleep. Ms. Fortson feels she was punished for exercising her First Amendment rights and peacefully expressing her frustration and sadness over George Floyd’s deadly arrest and the police’s use of excessive force. Instead of protecting citizens, this LAPD officer acted recklessly when he drove through the crowd and placed pedestrians’ lives, including Ms. Fortson’s, in danger. Ms. Fortson lost a day at work as she had to go to the Urgent Care to examine her injuries. E. The Name(s) of the Public Employee(s) causing the injury damage or loss Los Angeles Police Department, and unknown agents, employees, officials, staff, personal and independent contractors of the City of Los Angeles, California and/or the County of Los Angeles, California. June 4, 2020 City Clerk Page 3 F. The Amount Claimed Unspecified amount but in excess of $50,000 and within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court of Los Angeles. This case is not a limited civil case. V. James DeSimone Law V. James DeSimone, Esq.