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HARMEET K. DHILLON (SBN: 207873)

harmeet@dhillonlaw.com
KRISTA L. BAUGHMAN (SBN: 264600)
kbaughman@dhillonlaw.com
GREGORY R. MICHAEL (SBN: 306814)
gmichael@dhillonlaw.com
DHILLON LAW GROUP INC.
177 Post Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, California 94108
Telephone: (415) 433-1700
Facsimile: (415) 520-6593
Attorneys for Plaintiffs and
the Proposed Class

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SAN JOSE DIVISION

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JUAN HERNANDEZ, an individual; NATHAN

VELASQUEZ, an individual; FRANK
VELASQUEZ, an individual; RACHEL CASEY,
an individual; MARK DOERING, an individual;
MARY DOERING, an individual; BARBARA
ARIGONI, an individual; DUSTIN HAINESSCRODIN, an individual; ANDREW ZAMBETTI,
an individual; CHRISTINA WONG, an individual;
CRAIG PARSONS, an individual; I.P., a minor
individual; GREG HYVER, an individual; and
TODD BROOME, an individual, on behalf of
themselves and all others similarly situated,

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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

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CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR

CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND
RELATED CLAIMS

Plaintiffs,

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CITY OF SAN JOSE, a municipal corporation;

SAM LICCARDO, sued in his individual capacity;
EDGARDO GARCIA, sued in his individual
capacity; ANTHONY YI, an individual; H.A., a
minor individual; S.M., a minor individual; and
DOES 1-38, individuals,
Defendants.

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Plaintiffs Juan Hernandez, Nathan Velasquez, Frank Velasquez, Rachel Casey, Mark

Doering, Mary Doering, Barbara Arigoni, Dustin Haines-Scrodin, Andrew Zambetti, Christina

Wong, Craig Parsons, I.P., a minor, Greg Hyver, and Todd Broome, on behalf of themselves and

all others similarly situated, bring this class action lawsuit against Defendants the City of San Jose,

its mayor, Sam Liccardo, in his individual capacity, its chief of police, Edgardo Garcia, in his

individual capacity, and DOES 1 through 15, inclusive, (collectively, the City Defendants), for

compensatory, punitive, equitable, and injunctive relief following the City Defendants many

violations of the constitutional and statutory rights of the class of attendees of the Donald J. Trump

presidential campaign rally (Trump Rally) held on June 2, 2016, in San Jose, California.

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Plaintiffs Juan Hernandez, Dustin Haines-Scrodin, Andrew Zambetti, I.P., Nathan Velasquez,

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Frank Velasquez, Rachel Casey, Barbara Arigoni, Mark Doering, and Mary Doering, also bring

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individual claims against their attackers, including Anthony Yi, H.A., a minor, S.M., a minor, and

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INTRODUCTION
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This Action concerns the City Defendants deprivation of the free speech, free

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assembly, and due process rights of the class alleged herein, which attended the Trump Rally, only

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to be directed by the City Defendants or their agents, many wearing riot gear, into a mob of

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approximately four hundred anti-Trump protesters, where they were violently threatened,

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intimidated, and coerced, and several were brutally assaulted. The City Defendants were fully

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aware of the already volatile situation involving hundreds of protesters outside the Trump Rally,

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and knowingly created a dangerous situation for all Trump Rally attendees by requiring all persons

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leaving the event to walk directly into and through a mob of physically violent and aggressive anti-

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Trump protestors, and by restricting their ability to exit safely, in alternative directions, away from

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the violent mob. In addition to creating this dangerous situation, the City Defendants directed the

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approximately 250 San Jose police officers, or other local officers subject to the City Defendants

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control, not to intervene as they witnessed the many violent criminal acts perpetrated by dozens of

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anti-Trump protesters on the Class members.

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As a result of the City Defendants acts and omissions, the Class members have been
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deprived of their constitutional and statutory rights to free speech, freedom of assembly, and due

process, and seek compensation for the harm caused by the City Defendants intentional,

deliberate, reckless, and/or negligent conduct, and injunctive relief to prevent the City Defendants

from repeating their wrongful conduct.

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Plaintiffs attended the Trump Rally and were subjected to the violent acts of the anti-

Trump protesters, as a result of the City Defendants conduct. For example, Juan Hernandez was

struck in the head by an anti-Trump protester and suffered a broken nose. Dustin Haines-Scrodin

was also repeatedly hit in the face by a protester. Andrew Zambetti was struck in the head with a

bag full of hard objects believed to be rocks, causing bloodshed and injury.

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I.P., a fourteen-year old, was hit in the back of the head, twice, by H.A., an anti-

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Trump protester. He then ran to a nearby San Jose Fire Department vehicle to ask for help, but I.P.

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was denied any help, and shortly thereafter, he was chased and tackled to the ground by S.M.,

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another protester.

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Nathan Velasquez was stuck in the head by Anthony Yi, causing him severe physical

trauma, including a concussion, and extreme emotional distress.

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Rachel Casey was attacked by a mob of protesters, who threw eggs, a tomato, a

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bottle of water, and other objects, and also spat on her, while surrounding and wrongfully confining

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her against the Marriott Hotel.

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Barbara Arigoni, a seventy-one year old woman, was attacked by three female

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protesters who pulled her hair and broke her glasses. Mark Doering intervened, only to be struck in

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the head and shoulders, while his wife, Mary Doering, called on the nearby police for assistance.

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Her pleas went unanswered. Instead, the police waited for the attack to conclude, and then

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belatedly apologized to the Doerings and Arigoni, stating that they could not intervene, and could

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not arrest the attackers, who remained nearby and subject to apprehension, had the officers tried.

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In addition to suing the City Defendants as class representatives, these Plaintiffs

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bring claims against their attackers, many of whom have yet to be identified publicly by the

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authorities, and therefore are sued as Doe defendants.

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JURISDICTION AND VENUE

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This action arises under 42 U.S.C. 1983 in relation to the City Defendants

deprivation of the classs constitutional rights. Accordingly, this Court has federal question

jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1331, 1343, and supplemental jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

1367 over the related state claims.

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Venue is proper in this judicial district under 28 U.S.C. 1391, because a substantial

part of the acts or omissions giving rise to the claims for relief occurred in or were directed to this

District, and each of the Defendants is subject to the personal jurisdiction of this Court.

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This Court has personal jurisdiction over the Defendants, because each Defendant is

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domiciled in the State of California, has sufficient minimum contacts with California, and otherwise

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has intentionally availed himself, herself, or itself of significant benefits provided by the State of

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California, rendering the exercise of jurisdiction by this Court permissible under traditional notions of

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fair play and substantial justice

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INTRADISTICT ASSIGNMENT
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This Action is properly assigned to the San Jose Division of the Court, as the conduct

giving rise to this dispute occurred in Santa Clara County, California.

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PARTIES
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Juan Hernandez (Hernandez) is an individual who, at all times relevant to the

Complaint, was domiciled in Santa Clara, California.

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Craig Parsons is an individual, who at all times relevant to the Complaint, was

domiciled in Hollister, California.

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I.P. is a fourteen-year-old individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint, was

domiciled in Hollister, California. I.P. is the child of Craig Parsons.

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Nathan Velasquez is an individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint, was

domiciled in San Jose, California.

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Frank Velasquez is an individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint, was

domiciled in San Jose, California. Frank Velasquez is the father of Nathan Velasquez.
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Rachel Casey (Casey) is an individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint,
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was domiciled in San Jose, California, and currently resides in Loxahatchee, Florida.
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Mark Doering is an individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint, was

domiciled in Campbell, California.

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Mary Doering is an individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint, was

domiciled in Campbell, California.

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Barbara Arigoni (Arigoni) is an individual who, at all times relevant to the

Complaint, was domiciled in San Jose, California.

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Dustin Haines-Scrodin (Hanes-Scrodin) is an individual who, at all times relevant to

the Complaint, was domiciled in San Jose, California.

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Andrew Zambetti (Zambetti) is an individual who, at all times relevant to the

Complaint, was domiciled in Walnut Creek, California.

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Christina Wong (Wong) is an individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint,

was domiciled in Castro Valley, California.

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Greg Hyver (Hyver) is an individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint, was

domiciled in Soquel, California.

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Todd Broome (Broome) is an individual who, at all times relevant to the Complaint,

was domiciled in Sunnyvale, California.

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Defendant City of San Jose (the City), is a municipal entity duly organized and

existing under the laws of the State of California.

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Defendant Sam Liccardo (Liccardo) is an individual, who at all times relevant to the

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Complaint, was the Mayor of the City and was domiciled in San Jose, California. Liccardo is being

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sued in his individual capacity.

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Defendant Edgardo Garcia (Garcia) is an individual, who at all times relevant to the

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Complaint, was the Chief of Police for the City and domiciled in San Jose, California. Garcia is being

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Defendant Anthony Yi (Yi) is an individual who, at all times relevant to the

Complaint, was domiciled in San Jose, California.

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Defendant H.A. is an individual and minor who, according to press releases from the
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San Jose Police Department, at all times relevant to the Complaint, was domiciled in San Jose,

California.

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Defendant S.M. is an individual and minor who, according to press releases from the

San Jose Police Department, at all times relevant to the Complaint, was domiciled in Milpitas,

California.

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Plaintiffs are unaware of the true names and/or capacities of defendants sued herein as

DOES 1 through 38, inclusive, and therefore sue said defendants by such fictitious names. Plaintiffs

will amend this Complaint to allege their true names and capacities when ascertained. Plaintiff

believes and alleges that each of the DOE defendants is legally responsible and liable for the incident,

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injuries, and damages set forth in this Complaint. Each defendant proximately caused injuries and

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damages because of their active participation in the subject incident, and/or because of their

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negligence, breach of duty, negligent supervision, management or control, violation of public policy,

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or tortious conduct. Each defendant is liable for his/her personal conduct, vicarious or imputed

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negligence, fault, or breach of duty, whether severally or jointly, or whether based upon agency,

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employment, ownership, entrustment, custody, care or control or upon any other act or omission.

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Plaintiffs will ask leave to amend this Complaint subject to further discovery.

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In committing the acts alleged herein, the City, Liccardo, Garcia, and DOES 1 through

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In doing the acts and/or omissions alleged herein, the City Defendants, and each of

them, acted under color of authority and/or under color of law.

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Due to the acts and/or omissions alleged herein, the City Defendants, and each of them,

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acted as the agent, servant, and employee and/or in concert with each of said other City Defendants

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In order to comply with all applicable administrative claim requirements under

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California law, Plaintiffs have filed on behalf of themselves and all those similarly situated claims to

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the proper City entity duly charged with processing such claims.

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FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs Attend Donald Trump Rally

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In or around May, 2016, Donald J. Trump (Trump) became the presumptive

nominee of the Republican Party for President of the United States, by virtue of amassing the

number of pledged delegates around the United States and territories, to secure the nomination at

the Republican National Convention.

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Trumps presidential campaign team, working in conjunction with local Republican

Party members in the San Francisco Bay Area, organized a Trump campaign rally to take place on

June 2, 2016, at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.

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Upon learning of the planned Trump Rally, several organizations, including Silicon

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Valley Rising and the South Bay Labor Council began to organize and promote a Dump the

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Trump counter-rally and protest, scheduled for the same day, and organized to take place outside

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the McEnery Convention Center.

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Liccardo, the mayor of San Jose, is a registered Democrat and an outspoken critic of

Trump.
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Just prior to the Trump Rally, and in accordance with its policies, the San Jose

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Police Department shut down the streets surrounding the convention center to vehicle and

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pedestrian traffic.

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In a public statement before the Trump Rally, Police Chief Garcia stated, we will

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do everything possible to protect the First Amendment, those attending our Community, and our

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Officers.

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Despite this representation, Defendants not only failed to protect those attending the

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Trump Rally, but created the danger that ultimately harmed the class members and deprived them

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of their constitutional and statutory rights.

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San Jose Police Direct Rally Attendees into the Mob of Violent Protesters
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At the conclusion of the Trump Rally, the attendees were directed to leave from the

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east-northeast exit of the McEnery Convention Center by the San Jose police, and police officers and

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other personnel from nearby cities and counties, who did so at the direction of the City Defendants.
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Liccardo and Garcia each acted as a final policymaker for the City in directing the officers actions.
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Outside this exit, a police line directed the Trump supporters to turn north and to

proceed along Market Street, into the crowd of violent anti-Trump protesters.
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The police also actively prevented the Trump Rally attendees from proceeding south

along Market Street, away from the anti-Trump protesters, or from leaving the convention center

through alternative exits.

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As detailed below, the class members were chased and subjected to violence,

harassment, and intimidation on the basis of their real or perceived political affiliations, and several

were beaten, victimized by theft, had objects such as bottles and eggs thrown at them by the

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protesters in full view of hundreds of police officers. Protesters also hurled insults, accused the

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class members of being racists, and held signs reading, We need socialism and A vote for

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Trump is a vote for fascism, while others waved Mexican flags. At least one individual was seen

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burning an American flag, and another burning a hat displaying Trumps Make America Great

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campaign slogan.

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The violence continued to escalate, until dozens of fights had broken out amongst

the crowd, leaving many class members bruised and bloodied.

The City Defendants Fail to Protect Class Members from the Dangers They Created
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The City Defendants instructed and directed the police officers and other City

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employees not to intervene in the many brutal attacks made against the Trump Rally attendees, or

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otherwise failed properly to train the police officers to protect against the same.

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Instead of stopping the attacks, and as a result of the direction of the City Defendants,

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several officers and other city personnel, including members of the San Jose Fire Department, refused

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to respond to pleas for help from several of the Trump supporters. These refusals were made despite

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the fact that the San Jose police officers were armed and, in many cases, wearing riot gear, and were

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often mere feet away from ongoing acts of physical violence.

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Several officers told Trump supporters that the police were not permitted to provide

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assistance to those trying to return to their vehicles and leave the area, stating that providing assistance

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to these citizens was not a part of the Citys plan or procedure in relation to the Trump Rally.
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The San Jose Police Department failed to declare the demonstration an unlawful

assembly until a full thirty minutes or more of violent altercations had ensued, following the

conclusion of the Trump Rally.

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brought out megaphones and told demonstrators to leave or face arrest.

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Very shortly after these events, Liccardo used the situation as a platform to express

his personal political views, and cast blame on Trump for the violence, stating publicly:

San Jose police officers performed admirably and professionally to

contain acts of violence and protect individuals rights to assemble,
protest, and express their political views. While its a sad statement
about our political discourse that Mr. Trump has focused on stirring
antagonism instead of offering real solutions to our nations challenges,
there is absolutely no place for violence against people who are simply
exercising their rights to participate in the political process.

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It was not until approximately one hour after the Trump Rallys conclusion that police

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On information and belief, the City Defendants acted with discriminatory animus

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against the class members, based upon the real or perceived political affiliations of the class members,

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intending to prevent, or with reckless disregard that their conduct would so prevent, the class members

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from supporting the candidate of their choice, and to discourage others from doing the same.

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In so doing, the City Defendants violated the class members constitutional and

statutory rights to free speech, peaceful assembly, and due process.

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The Plaintiffs and class members were subjected to the violent acts of approximately

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four hundred anti-Trump protesters, without police intervention, because the City Defendants

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required the class members to exit the Trump Rally directly into the mob located a block away, in

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furtherance of the City Defendants own political objectives and biases. The individual stories and

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claims of the Plaintiffs are set forth below.

Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin Are Repeatedly Struck in the Face

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Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin attended the Trump Rally, exited the east-northeast exit

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of the McEnery Convention Center, and were directed by the San Jose police to walk through the

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anti-Trump protesters, rather than being allowed to turn south, in the direction of safety.

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Scrodin were struck repeatedly in their faces and heads by an anti-Trump protester.

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The anti-Trump protester also yelled racial slurs at Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin.

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Hernandez suffered a broken nose, abrasions, and other severe bodily injuries as a

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result of the attack, as well as severe emotional distress.

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Haines-Scrodin also suffered bodily injuries and severe emotional distress as a result

of the attack.
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Despite the San Jose police being in close proximity to this attack, the San Jose police

did not intervene or offer their assistance, and failed to do so at the direction of the City Defendants.

Frank and Nathan Velasquez Are Assaulted; Nathan Is Struck by Anthony Yi

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Frank Velasquez and his son, Nathan Velasquez, attended the Trump Rally and

exited the east-northeast exit of the convention center.

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After being directed by the San Jose police to walk through the anti-Trump protest,

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rather than to the south, Anthony Yi, an anti-Trump protester, took Nathan Velasquezs hat, which

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Nathan had been wearing.

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After running approximately twenty-five yards, however, Yi slipped and fell near the

intersection of San Carlos Street and Almaden Boulevard.

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As Yi had taken more than one hat from the Trump supporters, Frank Velasquez

picked one up to determine whether this hat was the one taken from Nathan.
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Nathan then tried to help Yi get back on his feet, as well as determine whether either of

the other hats were the hat that Yi had taken from him.
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As Yi stood up, Yi struck Nathan in the head with his fist, causing Nathan severe

bodily harm, including a concussion, and severe emotional distress.

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Yi also possessed a knife at this time, but dropped the knife on the ground during the

altercation.
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Immediately following the attack, Nathan was pursued by a reporter who asked

Nathan Velasquez several questions pertaining to the events that just occurred.
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As the reporter was questioning Nathan, Yi and other protesters stood opposite the

reporter and continued to make verbal threats and hand gestures indicating that Yi and other
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protesters intended to continue their attack.

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Shortly thereafter, Nathan and his father moved quickly back to the police line,

which was about one hundred yards away from the location of the original attack on the corner of

San Carlos Street and Almaden Boulevard, and were pursued by Yi and five or six other protesters.

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After explaining the situation to the police, Frank and his son were permitted to

stand in vicinity of the police, where they hoped that the violent attacks against them would not

continue.

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Nathan Velasquez has been unable to work due to his injuries and the emotional

distress caused by Yis conduct. Frank Velasquez has also suffered emotional distress arising from

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these events, which have negatively affected his ability to manage the affairs of his San Jose based

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business, particularly as his customers, employees, and vendors have witnessed an unclear

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narrative of these events on national news, as well as witnessing police standing by and doing

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nothing to prevent the assaults.

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Protesters Taunt, Chase, Corner, and Throw Eggs at Casey

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Casey, who was wearing a Trump jersey that she purchased on her way into the

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convention center, decided to the leave the Trump Rally about an hour after arriving, and was met

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with the same police line, which refused to intervene between the protesters and those departing the

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Trump Rally, and which directed her into the waiting, violent mob.

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As she walked away from the police line, however, Casey began to feel uncomfortable

due to the chants and taunts being shouted at her by the crowd of protesters.
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Two protesters, one wearing a green shirt and the other wearing a black and white

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mask, approached Casey, raised their middle fingers in her direction, and began yelling, Fuck

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As Casey continued to make her way through the protest, the crowd began to follow

and throw objects at her.

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Fearing for her safety, Casey made her way to the entrance of the Marriot hotel, located

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approximately two hundred feet from where the police line was located, but she was initially refused

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entry, as the security guards in the hotel held the doors shut.
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Bystanders inside the Marriot began yelling to let her inside as the protesters continued

to surround and throw objects at Casey, including approximately seven eggs, a tomato, and a bottle of

water, while others spat at her. She was struck in the head by at least one egg that smashed upon

impact.

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The crowd continued to yell Fuck Trump as they attacked her, while she remained

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trapped between the large crowd of violent protesters and the closed Marriot doors.

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Eventually, the Marriot guards opened the doors and allowed Casey to escape the mob.

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Despite the police officers being nearby, and having directed Casey into the violent

mob in the first place, the police did not take any action to come to Caseys aid.

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I.P. Is Assaulted and Denied Assistance by the San Jose Fire Department
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I.P., a fourteen-year-old minor, attended the Trump Rally with his father, Craig

Parsons.
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After the rally concluded, I.P. and his father exited the east-northeast exit of the

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McEnery Convention Center, where a line of police officers prevented I.P. and his father from

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turning right, to safety. Instead, I.P. and his father were directed by police to turn left, into the anti-

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Trump protesters.

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Thereafter, I.P. was struck in the back of his head, twice, by H.A., without warning,

and without seeing the attacker approaching.

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At this time, members of the crowd began repeatedly shouting, Kill him!

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I.P. then ran towards a nearby San Jose Fire Department vehicle while being chased

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by a mob of anti-Trump protesters, and asked for the Fire Department employees assistance.
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The San Jose Fire Department refused to offer I.P., a minor, any assistance, despite

his pleas for help and the imminent danger.

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Shortly after being denied help, I.P. was chased by protesters and S.M. tackled I.P.

to the ground.
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Still, the San Jose Police and Fire Departments, which were present in large numbers

in the vicinity, failed to come to I.P.s aid.

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After being attacked, I.P. made his way to a police skirmish line, and was only later
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allowed to cross the line to safety.

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I.P.s father, Craig Parsons, saw I.P. cross the skirmish line, approached the police,

told them that I.P. was his son, and requested to cross the skirmish line to be with I.P., a recent

victim of several violent attacks.

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The police denied Craig Parsons request.

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Zambetti Is Beaten with a Bag of Rocks

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Zambetti also attended the Trump Rally, left through the east-northeast exit and was

directed by the San Jose police to walk through the anti-Trump protest, rather than through

alternative, safe routes.

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an individual with a bag containing hard objects, which Zambetti believes to have been rocks.
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Zambetti suffered a concussion and other severe bodily injuries as a result of this

attack, and was bleeding from the face and ear area at the scene.
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Despite the hundreds of San Jose police in close proximity to this attack, they refrained

from intervening or offering their assistance, as instructed by the City Defendants.

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Shortly after following the directions of the police, Zambetti was hit in the head by

Mark and Mary Doering and Arigoni Are Assaulted by Three Females
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Mark and Mary Doering, a married couple, and Arigoni, a seventy-one-year old

woman, attended the Trump Rally, arriving separately by the municipal light rail.
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Upon exiting the rally, the Doerings were directed by the San Jose police, or other

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officers under the control of the City Defendants, to return to the light rail system. Arigoni was

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similarly directed to the light rail station by the police.

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103.

The Doerings, following the polices instruction, walked to the light rail station

along with another individual.

104.

The Doerings then carefully made their way through the mob of anti-Trump

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protesters until they were met with additional police officers near the intersection of West San

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Carlos Street and Market Street.

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105.

Again, the Doerings were told by the police to proceed to the light rail station.

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After arriving at light rail station, they discovered that the station was inoperable
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because a police skirmish line near the intersection of West San Carlos Street and Almaden

Boulevard, and many protesters, blocked the light rail tracks into the convention center station , or

otherwise rendered service to the station impossible.

107.

The Doerings met Arigoni at the light rail station, where Arigoni was waiting with

two other women.

108.

The Doerings, Arigoni, and the three other women then left the station towards the

San Jose Civic and Montgomery Theater, away from the protesters and the police skirmish line, in

order to take a bus out of the area.

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109.

At this time, the police began declaring from a police helicopter circling overhead

that the assembly as unlawful, and that the protesters must disperse.
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The Doerings and Arigoni walked up the north-facing sidewalk of West San Carlos

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Street, as per the instructions received from an officer from the Santa Clara Sherriffs Office,

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acting under the control of the City Defendants, towards the bus.

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111.

As the Doerings and Arigoni approached the intersection of West San Carlos and

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Market Street, a group of three females, who had covered their faces with bandanas, attacked Arigoni,

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pulled her by the hair, removed her glasses from her head and broke them, causing her to fear for her

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safety and suffer bodily harm.

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112.

One of these females told Arigoni to go back to [her] country.

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113.

On information and belief, these individuals attacked Arigoni on the basis of her real or

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perceived nationality and/or her political affiliations.

114.

As this attack was occurring, approximately eight San Jose police officers, or other

officers under the control of the City Defendants, stood nearby, but did not intervene.
115.

Witnessing these events, and upon learning that the San Jose police were not coming to

Arigonis aid, Mark Doering confronted the attackers himself, who then focused their attack on Mark.
116.

One of the females attempted to bite Mark Doering, while two others started punching

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him in the shoulders and head, knocking off his glasses and ripping his shirt. This caused Mark and

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Mary Doering to fear for their safety, and Mark Doering to suffer bodily harm and property damage.

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117.

Throughout the attack, Mary Doering screamed for help from the nearby police, who
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stood on the opposite side of the street.

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on Arigoni and the Doerings.

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Approximately eight police officers were within approximately thirty-feet of the attacks

119.

None of these officers intervened during the attacks, called for reinforcement, or gave

verbal instructions for the attackers to stop.

120.

Shortly after the attacks, a police officer came over to Arigoni and the Doerings and

apologized twice, stating, Im so sorry, but also stated that the police could not do anything, and that

they would not arrest the three females that had attacked Mark Doering and Arigoni, all of whom

remained nearby and could have been apprehended, had the police desired to do so.

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121.

Overhearing the police officers remarks, one of the attackers began shouting that the

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police would not interfere, encouraging other protesters to commit additional illegal acts against other

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Trump supporters.

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122.

Despite the San Jose police directing the Doerings and Arigoni into the mob, toward

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the location where the attacks occurred, and being present in large numbers during attacks, the San

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Jose police and other City employees did not intervene or offer any assistance the police merely

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watched and apologized.

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Christina Wong and Her Son Are Assaulted

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her son to a major political rally before he casts his vote for the first time.

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124.

Upon arriving at the convention center, Wong parked in the garage next to the

convention centers South Hall.

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Wong attended the Trump Rally with her eighteen-year-old son, hoping to expose

125.

When the rally ended, Wong and her son exited the main auditorium and headed

towards the direction of the parking garage entrance door, located on South Market Street.

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126.

Upon reaching the exit closest to the parking garage, Wong and her son were met

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with a police line and metal fences blocking the most direct path to her vehicle, in the parking

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garage.

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127.

Wong told a San Jose police officer that she had parked in the nearby garage, and

that she and her son simply wished to leave.

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128.

Rather than permit Wong and her son to walk the short distance of approximately

two hundred feet, the officer directed her and her son away from the garage, towards the anti-

Trump protesters.

129.

the violent protest.

130.

The officer said Good luck! as she and her son began to make their way towards

After hearing the screams, chants, and loud commotions in the direction of where the

officer instructed her to go, she told her son that they needed to find an alternative route, in the

opposite direction.

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discussing whether and how to conceal their Trump signs and hat.

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132.

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Hyver Dashes for His Car to Escape the Danger

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135.

136.

When he left the rally, Hyver decided not to wear his Trump t-shirt for fear of his

137.

Despite taking such precautions, several of the anti-Trump protesters taunted and jeered

safety.

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Rather than permit Hyver to turn to south, along Market Street, as he requested, the San

Jose police instructed him to turn north, directly into the violent protest.

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Hyver attended the Trump Rally, and parked his car near the intersection of South

2nd Street and East Williams Street, to the southwest of the convention center.

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Wong and her son then ran for their vehicle, while protesters screamed Fuck

Donald Trump! and helicopters circled overhead.

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Despite climbing over the fence, Wong and her son were soon confronted by anti-

Trump protesters who shoved Wongs son in the shoulder as he passed.

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Wong and her son then climbed over a fence in order to get to Almaden Street, while

at Hyver as he made his way through the crowd, in the near-opposite direction of his vehicle.

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138.

As he eventually approached his car, Hyver noticed that several people were following

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139.

Frightened for his safety, Hyver ran the approximately 100 remaining feet to his car.

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140.

As a result of the City Defendants conduct, including knowingly directing Hyver into

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a dangerous situation, Hyver does not feel safe attending another Trump event.
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The Police Direct Broome, His Wife, and Three-Year-Old Son into the Mob
141.

Broome attended the Trump Rally with his wife, Michelle Broome, and his three-

year-old son.
142.

Prior to leaving the rally, Broome spoke with police officers inside the rally,

emphasizing his concerns over getting his family safely to his car in the nearby parking garage.
143.

The San Jose police officers stated that they could not help him, and that providing

assistance to individuals going back to the parking garage was not a part of the San Jose Police

Department plan.

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Upon leaving the convention center, Broome was directed by the police into the anti-

Trump mob of protesters.

145.

Several protesters personally accosted Broome and his family as they made their way

through the mob of protesters, and eventually to safety.

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Class Action Allegations

146.

Plaintiffs Hernandez, Nathan Velasquez, Frank Velasquez, Casey, Mark Doering,

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Mary Doering, Arigoni, Haines-Scrodin, Zambetti, Wong, Parsons, I.P., Hyver, and Broome

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(collectively, the Class Representatives) bring this Action as a class action pursuant to Rule 23 of

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the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The class that the Class Representatives seek to represent is

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composed of and defined as follows:

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All persons who attended the June 2, 2016 Trump Rally at the McEnery Convention

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Center in San Jose, California, and exited the rally from the east-northeast exit.

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Excluded from the Class are Defendants officers and directors and the immediate

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families of the Defendants officer and directors. Also excluded from the Class are

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the Defendants legal representatives, heirs, successors or assigns, and any entity in

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which Defendants have or have had a controlling interest (the Class).

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147.

This Class is so numerous that joinder of all members is impracticable. An estimated

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7,000 and 10,000 persons attended the Trump Rally, and a majority, if not all, were directed by the

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police as instructed by the City Defendants, directly into the violent anti-Trump mob.

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148.

Many common questions of law and fact involve and affect the parties to be
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represented. These common questions of law or fact predominate over any questions affecting only

individual members of the Class. Common questions include, but are not limited to, the following:

a.

Whether the City violated the Classs constitutional rights of due process, freedom of

speech, and peaceful assembly by directing the Class members into a violent mob and ordering the

police not intervene as the Class members were heckled and attacked by anti-Trump protesters, or

otherwise failing to train the police and fire department to respond to the dangerous situation the City

Defendants created in an effective manner;

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b.

Whether Liccardo is individually liable, as a final policymaker for the City, for

directing the Class members into the violent mob, and ordering the police not to intervene as the Class
members were heckled and attacked by anti-Trump protesters;
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Whether Garcia is individually liable, as a final policymaker for the City, for directing

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the Class members into the violent mob, and ordering the police not intervene as the Class members

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were heckled and attacked by anti-Trump protesters;

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Whether the Class is entitled to equitable relief.

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149.

The Class Representatives claims are typical of the claims of the Class they seek to

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represent, in that the Class Representatives, and all members of the proposed Class (a) attended the

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Trump Rally on June 2, 2016, in San Jose, California, (b) were directed by San Jose police, or other

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local police officers acting at the direction of the City Defendants, into the mob of violent anti-Trump

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protesters, (c) were prevented from exiting the McEnery Convention Center through alternative, safer

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routes, (d) were not assisted by the police or fire department employees, which refused to intervene or

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actively protect the Class from the anti-Trump protesters, such that (e) the City Defendants deprived

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the Class members of their constitutional rights.

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150.

The Class Representatives will fairly and adequately protect the interests of the Class,

and have retained attorneys experienced in class actions and complex litigation as their counsel.
151.

The City Defendants have acted on grounds generally applicable to the Class, thereby

making final injunctive relief appropriate.

152.

The Class Representatives aver that the prerequisites for class action treatment apply to

this action, and that questions of law or fact common to the Class predominate over any questions
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affecting only individual members and that class action treatment is superior to other available

methods for the fair and efficient adjudication of the controversy which is the subject of this action.

The Class Representatives further state that the interest of judicial economy will be served by

concentrating litigation concerning these claims in this Court, and that the management of this Class

will not be difficult.

FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments (42 U.S.C. 1983)

(By Class Against City of San Jose, Liccardo, in his individual capacity,

Garcia, in his individual capacity, and DOES 1-15)

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153.

The Class Representatives incorporate by reference their allegations in the preceding

paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

154.

Liccardo, Garcia, and/or high-ranking City officials, including high-ranking police

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supervisors such as DOES 1-15, and/or each of them, acting as final policymakers for the City with

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regard to the decisions on when, how, and where to restrict the movement of the Class members and

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the anti-Trump protestors, required that the Class members exit the Trump Rally by walking directly

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into the violent mob, or otherwise failed to train and supervise the San Jose police officers at the

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Trump Rally.

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155.

The Class Representatives are also informed and believe and thereon allege that the

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City Defendants and/or DOES 1-15, and/or each of them, knew and/or reasonably should have known

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not to direct the Class members into the violent mob of anti-Trump protesters as the Class members

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left the Trump Rally.

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156.

The City Defendants created a dangerous situation by denying the Class members the

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ability to exit the Trump Rally safely, through alternative routes, by affirmatively directing the Class

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members to the violent mob of anti-Trump protestors, and by failing to train and/or supervise the San

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Jose police officers, and other locally affiliated police officers, to handle and respond to the events

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alleged herein safely.

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157.

The City Defendants and/or DOES 1-15, and/or each of them, acting as final

policymakers for the City with regard to whether, when, and how to instruct the San Jose police
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officers monitoring the event to intervene in the violent acts perpetrated on the Class members,

directed the San Jose police officers and Fire Department employees not to intervene and/or failed to

direct officers to intervene in the numerous illegal acts perpetrated by the anti-Trump protestors

against the Class members.

158.

By directing the San Jose police officers and Fire Department employees not to

intervene, and/or failing to direct the San Jose police officers to intervene in the dangerous situation

that the City Defendants created, the City Defendants deprived the Class members of their

constitutional rights to free speech, peaceful assembly, and due process under the First and Fourteenth

Amendments.

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159.

The Class Representatives are informed and believe and herein allege that Liccardo and

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Garcia acted maliciously and in bad faith in depriving the Class members of their constitutional rights,

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and targeted the Class members on the basis of their real or perceived political affiliations.

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160.

As a result of the deliberate indifference, reckless and/or conscious disregard of the acts

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of the City Defendants, and/or DOES 1-15, and/or each of them, the City Defendants encouraged the

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police officers to continue to act wrongfully and/or failed to train and/or failed to supervise these

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individuals, resulting in the violation of the Class members constitutional rights to free speech,

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freedom of assembly, and due process, under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

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161.

As a direct and proximate consequence of the City Defendants violations of the Class

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members federal civil rights under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and the First and Fourteenth Amendments, the

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Class members were physically, mentally, and emotionally injured and damaged, in addition to being

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deprived of their constitutional rights.

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162.

The Class Representatives found it necessary to engage the services of private counsel

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to vindicate their rights under the law. The Class Representatives are therefore entitled to an award of

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attorneys fees and/or costs pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1988.

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163.

The Class is also entitled to compensatory damages and seeks injunctive relief,

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enjoining the City Defendants from further violating the Classs civil rights, including by requiring the

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City Defendants to protect attendees of all future political rallies in San Jose from physical attacks or

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other displays of violence by protesters, prohibiting the City Defendants from instructing the police,
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fire department employees, or other agents under their control to the contrary, and prohibiting the City

Defendants from maintaining a policy or practice that allows, permits, or encourages these violent

acts.

SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Violation of Right to Enjoy Civil Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 52.1)

(By Class Against City of San Jose, Liccardo, his individual capacity,

Garcia, in his individual capacity, and DOES 1-15)

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164.

The Class Representatives incorporate by reference their allegations in the preceding

paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

165.

The City Defendants and DOES 1-15, inclusive, by committing the above-described

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conduct, interfered, and attempted to interfere, by threats, intimidation, and coercion, with the Class

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members peaceable exercise and enjoyment of rights secured by the Constitution and the laws of the

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United States and California, including the deprivation of the rights to free speech, peaceful assembly,

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and due process.

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166.

The City Defendants instructed police officers to require the Class members to exit the

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convention center in the direction of the violent mob, prevented the Class members from using

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alternative, safer routes, and failed to assist the Class members after directing them to the dangerous

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situation. Such actions constitute threats, intimidation, or coercion, and resulted in violations of the

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Class members civil and statutory rights.

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167.

A substantial motivating reason for the City Defendants conduct was the Class

members real or perceived political affiliations.

168.

The Class Representatives are informed and believe and herein allege that Liccardo and

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Garcia acted maliciously and in bad faith in depriving the Class members of their constitutional rights,

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and targeted the Class members on the basis of their real or perceived political affiliations.

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169.

As a result of the wrongful acts alleged herein, the Class members are entitled to

damages.
170.

The City Defendants committed the wrongful acts alleged herein maliciously,

fraudulently, and oppressively, and/or with reckless and conscious disregard for the rights and safety
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of the Class members and/or with an improper and evil motive amounting to malice. The Class

members are thus entitled to recover punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages, from

the City Defendants in an amount according to proof.

171.

The Class is also entitled to attorneys fees pursuant to California Civil Code 52.1(h)

and seeks injunctive relief, enjoining the City Defendants from further violating the Classs civil

rights, including by requiring the City Defendants to protect attendees of all future political rallies in

San Jose from physical attacks or other displays of violence by protesters, prohibiting the City

Defendants from instructing the police, fire, and other parties under their control to the contrary, and

prohibiting the City Defendants from maintaining a policy or practice that allows, permits, or

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encourages these violent acts.

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THIRD CLAIM FOR RELIEF

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Violation of State Statutory Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 51.7)

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(By Class Against City of San Jose, Liccardo, in his individual capacity,

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Garcia, in his individual capacity, and DOES 1-15)

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172.

The Class Representatives incorporate by reference their allegations in the preceding

paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

173.

The City Defendants and DOES 1-15 knowingly directed the Class members toward

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the violent mob of protesters, thereby denying the Class members their constitutional rights to free

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speech, peaceful assembly, and due process.

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174.

The City Defendants also aided, incited, or conspired in the denial of these rights to the

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Class members, by directing the Class members toward the anti-Trump protesters, and by failing to

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intervene in the dangerous situation the City Defendants had created.

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175.

The Class Representatives are informed and believe and thereon allege that the City

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Defendants acts of actual or intended violence or intimidation by threat of violence, including by

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refusing the Class members the ability to leave the convention center through alternative routes and

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maliciously subjecting the Class members to the violence and intimidate of the mob, were motivated

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by prejudice against the Class members, based on the Class members real or perceived political

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affiliations, which the City Defendants perceived based upon the Class members attendances at the
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Trump Rally.
176.

The City Defendants actions were directed against each of the Class members, as the

City Defendants required each of them to exit the Trump Rally in the direction of the violent mob of

anti-Trump protesters.

177.

As a direct and proximate result of the City Defendants wrongful conduct, each of the

Class members were denied their civil liberties, and were required to walk through a violent mob that

attacked, taunted, or otherwise intimidated the Class members based upon their real or perceived

political affiliations.

178.

Under the provisions of California Civil Code 52(b), the City Defendants are liable

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for punitive damages for each violation of Civil Code 51.7, in addition to compensatory damages,

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reasonable attorneys fees, and an additional penalty of $25,000 per violation.

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179.

The Class also seeks injunctive relief, enjoining the City Defendants from further

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violating the Classs civil rights, including by requiring the City Defendants to protect attendees of all

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future political rallies in San Jose from physical attacks or other displays of violence by protesters,

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prohibiting the City Defendants from instructing the police, fire department employees, and other

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parties under their control to the contrary, and prohibiting the City Defendants from maintaining a

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policy or practice that allows, permits, or encourages these violent acts.

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FOURTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

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Negligence

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(By Class Against City of San Jose and DOES 1-15)

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180.

The Class Representatives incorporate by reference their allegations in the preceding

paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

181.

At all times herein mentioned, the City and DOES 1-15, inclusive, had a duty of care to

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avoid causing unnecessary physical harm and distress to persons by restricting the Class members

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ability to depart from the Trump Rally safely, and to avoid directing the Class members into a violent

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mob of anti-Trump protesters, and to provide aid after creating the dangerous situation that caused the

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Class members harm.

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182.

The wrongful conduct of the City and DOES 1-15, inclusive, as set forth herein, did not
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comply with the standard of care to be exercised by reasonable persons, and proximately caused each

of the Class members to suffer injuries and damages set forth herein.

183.

Pursuant to Government Code 815.2(a), the City is vicariously liable to the Class for

injuries and damages suffered as alleged herein, incurred as a proximate result of the aforementioned

wrongful conduct of the City and DOES 1-15, inclusive.

184.

As a proximate result of the City and DOES 1-15, inclusive, negligent conduct, the

Class have suffered severe emotional and mental distress from being chased, assaulted, intimidated,

and/or otherwise aggressively confronted by the violent mob of anti-Trump protesters, and several

were beaten and/or struck with objects, which occurred as a result of the Citys and DOES 1-15,

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inclusive, conduct.

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The Class is therefore entitled to compensatory damages, according to proof at trial.

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FIFTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

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Assault

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(By Juan Hernandez and Dustin Haines-Scrodin against DOE 16)

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186.

Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin incorporate by reference all allegations in the preceding

paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

187.

DOE 16 intentionally, willfully, wantonly, and maliciously threatened to strike

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Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin, each, and to inflict severe bodily injury, in a manner so as to cause

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Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin reasonably to believe that each was about to be struck in a harmful and

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offensive manner.

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188.

In light of DOE 16s violent demeanor and conduct surrounding these events, including

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but not limited to striking Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin in the head, a reasonable person in

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Hernandez and Haines-Scrodins situation would have been offended by the threatened violent

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touching.

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189.

At no time did Hernandez or Haines-Scrodin consent to DOE 16s threatened conduct.

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190.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 16s threatening conduct, coupled with the

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present ability to carry out such threats, Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin felt imminent apprehension of

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such contact, and therefore suffered severe emotional distress and other injuries to their persons, in an
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amount to be shown according to proof.

191.

DOE 16s conduct was not limited to threats; rather, DOE 16 actually struck Hernandez

and Haines-Scrodin in their heads, repeatedly.

192.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 16s conduct, Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin

were required to obtain medical services and treatment in an amount according to proof at trial, and

will, in the future, be compelled to incur additional obligations for medical treatment in an amount

according to proof at trial.

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193.

Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin are informed and believe and allege thereon that such

acts directed towards each of them were malicious and belligerent, and were done with a conscious

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disregard of Hernandez and Haines-Scrodins right to be free from such tortious and criminal

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behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294,

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entitling Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin to punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages, in

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an amount appropriate to punish and set an example of DOE 16.

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SIXTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

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Battery

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(By Juan Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin against DOE 16)

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194.

Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin incorporate by reference all allegations in the preceding

paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

195.

DOE 16 intentionally and/or recklessly struck Hernandez in the head, broke his nose,

and inflicted severe bodily injury on Hernandez, and also struck Haines-Scrodin in the face repeatedly.
196.

DOE 16 did such acts with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact with the

body of Hernandez, and with the body of Haines-Scrodin.

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At no time did Hernandez or Haines-Scrodin consent to DOE 16s harmful touching.

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198.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 16s conduct, Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin

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each suffered severe bodily injuries. Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin have also suffered damages

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related to the shock and emotional distress of being violently attacked, as well as physical pain and

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suffering.

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As a direct and proximate result of DOE 16s conduct, Hernandez was required to
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obtain medical services and treatment in an amount according to proof at trial, and will, in the future,

be compelled to incur additional obligations for medical treatment in an amount according to proof at

trial.

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200.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 16s conduct, Haines-Scrodin was harmed, in

an amount according to proof at trial.

201.

Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin are informed and believe and allege thereon that such

acts directed towards them were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious

disregard of Hernandez and Haines-Scrodins right to be free from such tortious and criminal

behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294,

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entitling Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin to punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages, in

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an amount appropriate to punish and set an example of DOE 16.

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SEVENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

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Violation of State Statutory Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 51.7)

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(By Juan Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin against DOE 16)

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202.

Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin incorporate by reference all allegations in the preceding

paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

203.

DOE 16 used violence, or intimidation by threats of violence, against Hernandez and

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Haines-Scrodin, including by striking Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin in the head, causing each of

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them injury.

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Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin are informed and believe and thereon allege that DOE

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16s acts of actual or intended violence or intimidation were motivated by prejudice against

22

Hernandez and Haines-Scrodin, based on Hernandez and Haines-Scrodins real or perceived political

23

affiliations and/or real or perceived races or nationalities, which DOE 16 perceived based upon,

24

among other reasons, Hernandez and Haines-Scrodins attendance at the Trump Rally and

25

appearances.

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27
28

205.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 16s wrongful conduct, Hernandez and

Haines-Scrodin suffered harm, including physical bodily injury and emotional distress.
206.

Under the provisions of California Civil Code 52(b), DOE 16 is liable for punitive
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damages under of Civil Code 51.7, in addition to compensatory damages, reasonable attorneys fees,

and an additional penalty of $25,000, per violation.

EIGHTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Assault

(By Andrew Zambetti against DOE 17)

6
7

207.

set forth herein.

8
9
10

Zambetti incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully

208.

DOE 17 intentionally, willfully, wantonly, and maliciously threatened to strike

Zambetti and to inflict severe bodily injury, in a manner so as to cause Zambetti to reasonably believe
he was about to be struck in a harmful and offensive manner.

11

209.

In light of DOE 17s violent demeanor and conduct surrounding these events, including

12

but not limited to striking Zambetti in the head with a bag filled with hard objects, believed to be

13

rocks, a reasonable person in Zambettis situation would have been offended by the threatened, violent

14

touching.

15

210.

At no time did Zambetti consent to DOE 17s threatened conduct.

16

211.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 17s threatening conduct, coupled with the

17

present ability to carry out such threats, Zambetti felt imminent apprehension of such contact, and he

18

therefore suffered severe emotional distress and other injuries to his person, in an amount to be shown

19

according to proof.

20

212.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 17s conduct, Zambetti was required to obtain

21

medical services and treatment in an amount according to proof at trial, and will, in the future, be

22

compelled to incur additional obligations for medical treatment in an amount according to proof at

23

trial.

24

213.

Zambetti is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed toward

25

him were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of Zambettis

26

right to be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or

27

malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Zambetti to punitive damages, in addition to

28

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set an example of DOE 17.
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NINTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Battery

(By Andrew Zambetti against DOE 17)

4
5

214.

set forth herein.

6
7

215.

DOE 17 intentionally and/or recklessly performed acts which resulted in striking

Zambetti in the head, inflicting severe bodily injury.

8
9

Zambetti incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully

216.

DOE 17 performed such acts with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact

with the body of Zambetti.

10

217.

At no time did Zambetti consent to DOE 17s harmful touching.

11

218.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 17s conduct, Zambetti suffered severe bodily

12

injuries. Zambetti has also suffered damages related to the shock and emotional distress of being

13

violently attacked, as well as physical pain and suffering.

14

219.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 17s conduct, Zambetti was required to obtain

15

medical services and treatment in an amount according to proof at trial, and will, in the future, be

16

compelled to incur additional obligations for medical treatment in an amount according to proof at

17

trial.

18

220.

Zambetti is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed toward

19

him were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of Zambettis

20

right to be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or

21

malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Zambetti to punitive damages, in addition to

22

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set an example of DOE 17.

23

TENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

24

Violation of State Statutory Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 51.7)

25

(By Andrew Zambetti against DOE 17)

26
27
28

221.

Zambetti incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully

set forth herein.

222.

DOE 17 used violence, or intimidation by threats of violence, against Zambetti,

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including by striking Zambetti in the head, severely injuring Zambetti.

223.

Zambetti is informed and believes and thereon alleges that DOE 17s acts of actual or

intended violence or intimidation were motivated by prejudice against Zambetti, based on Zambettis

real or perceived political affiliations, which DOE 17 perceived based upon, among other reasons,

Zambettis attendance at the Trump Rally.

6
7
8
9
10

224.

As a direct and proximate result of DOE 17s wrongful conduct, Zambetti suffered

harm, including physical bodily injury and emotional distress.

225.

Under the provisions of California Civil Code 52(b), DOE 17 is liable for punitive

damages under of Civil Code 51.7, in addition to compensatory damages, reasonable attorneys fees,
and an additional penalty of $25,000.

11

ELEVENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

12

Assault

13

(By I.P. against H.A. and S.M.)

14

226.

15

forth herein.

16

227.

I.P. incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully set

H.A. and S.M. intentionally, willfully, wantonly, and maliciously threatened to strike

17

I.P. and to inflict severe bodily injury, in a manner so as to cause I.P. to reasonably believe he was

18

about to be struck, tackled, or otherwise harmed, and did so in a harmful and offensive manner.

19

228.

In light of H.A. and S.M.s violent demeanor and conduct surrounding these events,

20

including but not limited to H.A. striking I.P. in the head twice and S.M. chasing and tackling I.P., a

21

reasonable person in I.P.s situation would have been offended by the threatened, violent touching.

22

229.

At no time did I.P. consent to H.A and S.M.s threatened conduct.

23

230.

As a direct and proximate result of H.A. and S.M.s threatening conduct, coupled with

24

the present ability to carry out such threats, I.P. felt imminent apprehension of such contact, and he

25

therefore suffered severe emotional distress and other injuries to his person, in an amount to be shown

26

according to proof.

27

231.

28

As a direct and proximate result of H.A. and S.M.s conduct, I.P. was harmed in an

amount according to proof at trial, and will, in the future, be compelled to incur additional obligations
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for medical treatment in an amount according to proof at trial.

232.

I.P. is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed towards him

were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of I.Ps right to be

free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice

pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling I.P. to punitive damages, in addition to

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set an example of H.A and S.M.

TWELETH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Battery

(By I.P. against H.A. and S.M.)

10

233.

11

forth herein.

12

234.

13

I.P. incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully set

H.A. and S.M. intentionally and/or recklessly did acts, which resulted in H.A. striking

I.P. in the head twice, and S.M. tackling I.P., and thereby inflicting bodily injury.

14

235.

H.A. and S.M. acted with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact with the

15

body of I.P.

16

236.

At no time did I.P. consent to any of H.A. and S.M.s harmful touching.

17

237.

As a direct and proximate result of H.A. and S.M.s conduct, I.P. suffered severe bodily

18

injuries. I.P. has also suffered damages related to the shock and emotional distress of being violently

19

attacked, as well as physical pain and suffering.

20

238.

As a direct and proximate result of H.A. and S.M.s conduct, I.P. was required to obtain

21

medical services and treatment in an amount according to proof at trial, and will, in the future, be

22

compelled to incur additional obligations for medical treatment in an amount according to proof at

23

trial.

24

239.

I.P. is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed towards him

25

were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of I.Ps right to be

26

free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice

27

pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling I.P. to punitive damages, in addition to

28

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set examples of H.A and S.M.
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THIRTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Violation of State Statutory Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 51.7)

(By I.P. against H.A. and S.M.)

240.

forth herein.

241.

7
8
9

I.P. incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully set

H.A. and S.M. used violence, or intimidation by threats of violence, against I.P.,

including by H.A. striking I.P. in the head, twice, and S.M. chasing and tackling I.P. to the ground.
242.

I.P. is informed and believes and thereon alleges that H.A. and S.M.s acts of actual or

intended violence or intimidation were motivated by prejudice against I.P., based on I.P.s real or

10

perceived political affiliations and/or race, which H.A. and S.M. perceived based upon, among other

11

reasons, I.P.s attendance at the Trump Rally and his appearance.

12
13
14

243.

As a direct and proximate result of H.A. and S.M.s wrongful conduct, I.P. suffered

harm, including physical bodily injury and emotional distress.

244.

Under the provisions of California Civil Code 52(b), H.A. and S.M. are liable for

15

punitive damages under of Civil Code 51.7, in addition to compensatory damages, reasonable

16

attorneys fees, and an additional penalty of $25,000, per violation.

17

FOURTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

18

Assault

19

(By Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez against Anthony Yi)

20
21
22

245.

Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez incorporate by reference all allegations in the

preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

246.

Yi intentionally, willfully, wantonly, and maliciously threatened to violently touch

23

Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez, and to inflict severe bodily injury, in a manner so as to cause

24

Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez to reasonably believe that each was about to be struck or

25

violently touched in a harmful and offensive manner.

26

247.

In light of Yis violent demeanor and conduct surrounding these events, including but

27

not limited to striking Nathan Velasquez in the head, a reasonable person in Nathan Velasquez and

28

Frank Velasquezs situation would have been offended by the threatened violent touching.
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248.

At no time did Nathan Velasquez or Frank Velasquez consent to Yis threatened

conduct.
249.

As a direct and proximate result of Yis threatening conduct, coupled with the present

ability to carry out such threats, Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez felt imminent apprehension

of such contact, and they therefore suffered severe emotional distress and other injuries to their

persons, in an amount to be shown according to proof.

250.

As a direct and proximate result of Yis conduct, Nathan Velasquez was required to

obtain medical services and treatment in an amount according to proof at trial, and will, in the future,

be compelled to incur additional obligations for medical treatment in an amount according to proof at

10
11

trial. Frank Velasquez also suffered harm in an amount according to proof at trial.
251.

Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez are informed and believe and allege thereon

12

that such acts directed towards them were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a

13

conscious disregard of Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquezs right to be free from such tortious

14

and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice pursuant to California Civil

15

Code 3294, entitling Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez to punitive damages, in addition to

16

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set an example of Yi.

17

FIFTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

18

Battery

19

(By Nathan Velasquez against Anthony Yi)

20
21
22
23

252.

Nathan Velasquez incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs

as if fully set forth herein.

253.

Yi intentionally and/or recklessly did acts which resulted in striking Nathan Velasquez

in the head, inflicting severe bodily injury.

24

254.

25

Nathan Velasquez.

26

255.

At no time did Nathan Velasquez consent to Yis harmful touching.

27

256.

As a direct and proximate result of Yis conduct, Nathan Velasquez suffered severe

28

Yi did such acts with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact with the body of

bodily injuries. Nathan Velasquez has also suffered damages related to the shock and emotional
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distress of being violently attacked, as well as physical pain and suffering.

257.

As a direct and proximate result of Yis conduct, Nathan Velasquez was required to

obtain medical services and treatment in an amount according to proof at trial, and will, in the future,

be compelled to incur additional obligations for medical treatment in an amount according to proof at

trial.

258.

Nathan Velasquez is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed

towards him were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of

Nathan Velasquezs right to be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute

oppression, fraud, or malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Nathan Velasquez to

10

punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set

11

an example of Yi.

12

SIXTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

13

Violation of State Statutory Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 51.7)

14

(By Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez against Anthony Yi)

15
16
17

259.

Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez incorporate by reference all allegations in the

preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

260.

Yi used violence, or intimidation by threats of violence, against Nathan Velasquez and

18

Frank Velasquez, including by striking Nathan Velasquez in the head, severely injuring Nathan

19

Velasquez, and by threatening both with violent touching.

20

261.

Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez are informed and believe and thereon allege

21

that Yis acts of actual or intended violence or intimidation were motivated by prejudice against

22

Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquez, based on Nathan Velasquez and Frank Velasquezs real or

23

perceived political affiliations, which Yi perceived based upon, among other reasons, Nathan

24

Velasquez and Frank Velasquezs attendance at the Trump Rally.

25
26
27
28

262.

As a direct and proximate result of Yis wrongful conduct, Nathan Velasquez and

Frank Velasquez suffered harm, including physical bodily injury and emotional distress.
263.

Under the provisions of California Civil Code 52(b), Yi is liable for punitive

damages, in addition to compensatory damages, under of Civil Code 51.7, reasonable attorneys
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fees, and an additional penalty of $25,000 per violation.

SEVENTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

(By Nathan Velasquez against Anthony Yi)

5
6

264.

Nathan Velasquez incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs

as if fully set forth herein.

265.

Yis above-described conduct was extreme, unreasonable, and outrageous.

266.

In engaging in the above-described conduct, Yi intentionally ignored or recklessly

9
10
11
12
13

disregarded the foreseeable risk that Nathan Velasquez would suffer extreme emotional distress as a
result of Yis conduct.
267.

As a direct and proximate result of Yis conduct, Nathan Velasquez suffered severe

emotional distress, and has been unable to return to work.

268.

Nathan Velasquez is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed

14

towards him were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of

15

Nathan Velasquezs right to be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute

16

oppression, fraud, or malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Nathan Velasquez to

17

punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set

18

an example of Yi.

19

EIGHTEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

20

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

21

(By Nathan Velasquez against Anthony Yi)

22
23
24
25
26
27
28

269.

Nathan Velasquez incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs

as if fully set forth herein.

270.

Yis above-described conduct was extreme, unreasonable, and outrageous, including by

striking Nathan Velasquez in the head.

271.

In engaging in the above-described conduct, Yi negligently disregarded the foreseeable

risk that Nathan Velasquez would suffer extreme emotional distress as a result of Yis conduct.
272.

As a direct and proximate result of Yis conduct, Nathan Velasquez suffered severe
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2

emotional distress, and has been unable to return to work.

273.

Nathan Velasquez is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed

towards him were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of

Nathan Velasquezs right to be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute

oppression, fraud, or malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Nathan Velasquez to

punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set

an example of Yi.

NINETEENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Assault

10

(By Rachel Casey against DOES 18-35)

11

274.

12

forth herein.

13

275.

Casey incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully set

DOES 18-35 intentionally, willfully, wantonly, and maliciously threatened to violently

14

touch Casey and to inflict severe bodily injury, in a manner so as to cause Casey to reasonably believe

15

she was about to be touched in a harmful and offensive manner.

16

276.

In light of DOES 18-35s violent demeanor and conduct surrounding these events,

17

including but not limited to striking Casey in the head, a reasonable person in Caseys situation would

18

have been offended by the threatened, violent touching.

19

277.

At no time did Casey consent to DOES 18-35s threatened conduct.

20

278.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 18-35s threatening conduct, coupled with

21

the present ability to carry out such threats, Casey felt imminent apprehension of such contact, and she

22

therefore suffered severe emotional distress and other injuries to her person, in an amount to be shown

23

according to proof.

24

279.

25
26

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 18-35s conduct, Casey was harmed in an

amount according to proof at trial.

280.

Casey is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed towards her

27

were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of Caseys right to

28

be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice
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pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Casey to punitive damages, in addition to

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set examples of DOES 18-35.

TWEENTIETH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Battery

(By Rachel Casey against DOES 18-35)

281.

forth herein.

282.

Casey incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully set

DOES 18-35 intentionally and/or recklessly did acts which resulted in object being

thrown at Casey, inflicting bodily injury.

10

283.

DOES 18-35 did such acts with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact with

11

the body of Casey.

12

284.

At no time did Casey consent to DOES 18-35s harmful touching.

13

285.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 18-35s conduct, Casey suffered severe

14

bodily injuries. Casey has also suffered damages related to the shock and emotional distress of being

15

violently attacked, as well as physical pain and suffering.

16
17
18

286.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 18-35s conduct, Casey was harmed in an

amount according to proof at trial.

287.

Casey is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed towards her

19

were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of Caseys right to

20

be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice

21

pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Casey to punitive damages, in addition to

22

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set examples of DOES 18-35.

23

TWENTY-FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF

24

Violation of State Statutory Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 51.7)

25

(By Rachel Casey against DOES 18-35)

26

288.

27

forth herein.

28

289.

Casey incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully set

DOES 18-35s used violence, or intimidation by threats of violence, against Casey,

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including by throwing objects at Casey, injuring her.

290.

Casey is informed and believes and thereon alleges that DOES 20-35s acts of actual or

intended violence or intimidation were motivated by prejudice against Casey, based on Caseys real or

perceived political affiliations, which DOES 18-35s perceived based upon, among other reasons,

Caseys attendance at the Trump Rally.

6
7
8
9
10

291.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 18-35s wrongful conduct, Casey suffered

harm, including physical bodily injury and emotional distress.

292.

Under the provisions of California Civil Code 52(b), DOES 18-35 are liable for

punitive damages under of Civil Code 51.7, in addition to compensatory damages, reasonable
attorneys fees, and an additional penalty of $25,000 each.

11

TWENTY-SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF

12

False Imprisonment

13

(By Rachel Casey against DOES 18-35)

14

293.

15

forth herein.

16

294.

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Casey incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully set

DOES 18-35 intentionally deprived Casey of her freedom of movement by use of

threats, force, threats, and intimidation.

295.

The confinement, restraint, and/or detention compelled Casey to stay or go until she

was permitted to enter the Marriott.

296.

Casey did not knowingly or voluntarily consent to this confinement, restraint, and/or

detention.
297.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 18-35s wrongful conduct, Casey was

harmed in an amount according to proof at trial.

298.

Casey is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed towards her

25

were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of Caseys right to

26

be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice

27

pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Casey to punitive damages, in addition to

28

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set examples of DOES 18-35.
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TWENTY-THIRD CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Assault

(By Barbara Arigoni against DOES 36-38)

4
5
6

299.

Arigoni incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully

set forth herein.

300.

DOES 36-38 intentionally, willfully, wantonly, and maliciously threatened to harmfully

and offensively touch Arigoni, and to inflict severe bodily injury, in a manner so as to cause Arigoni

to reasonably believe she was about to be harmed.

301.

In light of DOES 36-38s violent demeanor and conduct surrounding these events,

10

including but not limited to pulling Arigonis hair and breaking her glasses, a reasonable person in

11

Argionis situation would have been offended by the threatened, violent touching.

12

302.

At no time did Arigoni consent to DOES 36-38s threatened conduct.

13

303.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s threatening conduct, coupled with

14

the present ability to carry out such threats, Arigoni felt imminent apprehension of such contact, and

15

she therefore suffered severe emotional distress and other injuries to her person, in an amount to be

16

shown according to proof.

17
18
19

304.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s conduct, Arigoni was harmed in an

amount according to proof at trial.

305.

Arigoni is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed towards her

20

were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of Arigonis right to

21

be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice

22

pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Arigoni to punitive damages, in addition to

23

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set examples of DOES 36-38.

24

TWENTY-FOURTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

25

Battery

26

(By Barbara Arigoni against DOES 36-38)

27
28

306.

Arigoni incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully

set forth herein.

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307.

DOES 36-38 intentionally and/or recklessly did acts which resulted in pulling

Arigonis hair, taking her glasses, and breaking her glasses, and causing her bodily injury.

308.

DOES 36-38 did such acts with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact with

the body of Arigoni.

309.

At no time did Arigoni consent to DOES 36-38s harmful touching.

310.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s conduct, Arigoni suffered severe

bodily injuries. Arigoni has also suffered damages related to the shock and emotional distress of being

violently attacked, as well as physical pain and suffering.

9
10
11

311.

As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s conduct, Arigoni was harmed in an

amount according to proof at trial.

312.

Arigoni is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed towards her

12

were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of Arigonis right to

13

be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute oppression, fraud, or malice

14

pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Arigoni to punitive damages, in addition to

15

compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set examples of DOES 36-38.

16

TWENTY-FIFTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

17

Violation of State Statutory Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 51.7)

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(By Barbara Arigoni against DOES 36-38)

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Arigoni incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if fully

set forth herein.

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DOES 36-38 used violence, or intimidation by threats of violence, against Arigoni,

including by pulling Arigonis hair and breaking her glasses, injuring Arigoni.
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Arigoni is informed and believes and thereon alleges that DOES 36-38s acts of actual

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or intended violence or intimidation were motivated by prejudice against Arigoni, based on Arigonis

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real or perceived political affiliations, which DOES 36-38 perceived based upon, among other reasons,

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Arigonis attendance at the Trump Rally.

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As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s wrongful conduct, Arigoni suffered

harm, including physical bodily injury and emotional distress.

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317.

Under the provisions of California Civil Code 52(b), DOES 36-38 are liable for

punitive damages under of Civil Code 51.7, in addition to compensatory damages, reasonable

attorneys fees, and an additional penalty of $25,000.

TWENTY-SIXTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Assault

(By Mark Doering and Mary Doering against DOES 36-38)

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Mark Doering and Mary Doering incorporate by reference all allegations in the

preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

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DOES 36-38 intentionally, willfully, wantonly, and maliciously threatened to harmfully

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and offensively touch Mark Doering and Mary Doering, and to inflict severe bodily injury, in a

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manner so as to cause the Doerings to reasonably believe they were about to be harmed.

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In light of DOES 36-38s violent demeanor and conduct surrounding these events,

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including but not limited to attempting to bite Mark Doering, striking his head and shoulders, and

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breaking his glasses, a reasonable person in the Doerings situation would have been offended by the

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threatened, violent touching.

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At no time did Mark Doering or Mary Doering consent to DOES 36-38s threatened

conduct.
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As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s threatening conduct, coupled with

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the present ability to carry out such threats, Mark Doering and Mary Doering felt imminent

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apprehension of such contact, and therefore suffered severe emotional distress and other injuries to

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their persons, in an amount to be shown according to proof.

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As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s conduct, Mark Doering and Mary

Doering were harmed in an amount according to proof at trial.

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Mark Doering and Mary Doering are informed and believe and allege thereon that such

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acts directed towards them were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious

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disregard of the Doerings right to be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to

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constitute oppression, fraud, or malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Mark

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Doering and Mary Doering to punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages, in an amount
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appropriate to punish and set examples of DOES 36-38.

TWENTY-SEVENTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF

Battery

(By Mark Doering against DOES 36-38)

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Mark Doering incorporates by reference all allegations in the preceding paragraphs as if

fully set forth herein.

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DOES 36-38 intentionally and/or recklessly did acts which resulted in striking Mark

Doering in his head and shoulders, taking his glasses, and breaking his glasses, and causing him

bodily injury.

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DOES 36-38 did such acts with the intent to cause a harmful or offensive contact with

the body of Mark Doering.

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At no time did Mark Doering consent to DOES 36-38s harmful touching.

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As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s conduct, Mark Doering suffered

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severe bodily injuries. Mark Doering has also suffered damages related to the shock and emotional

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distress of being violently attacked, as well as physical pain and suffering.

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As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s conduct, Mark Doering was harmed

in an amount according to proof at trial.

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Mark Doering is informed and believes and alleges thereon that such acts directed

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towards him were malicious and belligerent, and the acts were done with a conscious disregard of

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Mark Doerings right to be free from such tortious and criminal behavior, such as to constitute

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oppression, fraud, or malice pursuant to California Civil Code 3294, entitling Mark Doering to

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punitive damages, in addition to compensatory damages, in an amount appropriate to punish and set

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examples of DOES 36-38.

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Violation of State Statutory Rights (Cal. Civ. Code 51.7)

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(By Mark Doering and Mary Doering against DOES 36-38)

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Mark Doering and Mary Doering incorporates by reference all allegations in the

preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.

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333.

DOES 36-38 used violence, or intimidation by threats of violence, against Mark

Doering and Mary Doering, including by attempting to bite Mark Doering, hitting his head and

shoulders, and by breaking Mark Doerings glasses, and otherwise injuring Mark Doering.

334.

Mark Doering and Mary Doering are informed and believe and thereon allege that

DOES 36-38s acts of actual or intended violence or intimidation were motivated by prejudice against

Mark Doering and Mary Doering, based on Mark Doering and Mary Doerings real or perceived

political affiliations, which DOES 36-38 perceived based upon, among other reasons, the Doerings

attendance at the Trump Rally.

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As a direct and proximate result of DOES 36-38s wrongful conduct, Mark Doering

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and Mary Doering suffered harm, including Mark Doering suffering physical bodily injury and Mark

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Doering and Mary Doering suffering emotional distress.

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Under the provisions of California Civil Code 52(b), DOES 36-38 are liable for

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punitive damages under of Civil Code 51.7, in addition to compensatory damages, reasonable

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attorneys fees, and an additional penalty of $25,000 per violation.

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PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray on behalf of themselves and all those similarly situated for
the following:
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amount to be determined at trial;

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For all damages legally and/or proximately caused to Plaintiffs by Defendants in an

For punitive and exemplary damages for all claims for which such damages are
authorized;

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For temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunctive relief, enjoining the City

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Defendants from further violating the Classs civil rights, including by requiring the

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City Defendants to protect attendees of all future political rallies in San Jose from

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physical attacks or other displays of violence by protesters, prohibiting the City

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Defendants from instructing the police, fire department employees, and other parties

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under their control to the contrary, and prohibiting the City Defendants from

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maintaining a policy or practice that allows, permits, or encourages these violent acts;
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For civil penalties under California Civil Code 52(b) for which such penalties are
authorized;

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For an award of attorneys fees incurred in bringing this Action against the City
Defendants, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1988 and Cal. Civ. Code 52.1(h), 52(b);

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For costs of suit incurred herein; and

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For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Date: July 14, 2016

DHILLON LAW GROUP INC.

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HARMEET K. DHILLON (SBN: 207873)

harmeet@dhillonlaw.com
KRISTA L. BAUGHMAN (SBN: 264600)
kbaughman@dhillonlaw.com
GREGORY R. MICHAEL (SBN: 306814)
gmichael@dhillonlaw.com
DHILLON LAW GROUP INC.
177 Post Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, California 94108
Telephone: (415) 433-1700
Attorneys for Plaintiffs and the Proposed Class

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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

Pursuant to Rule 38 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Plaintiffs on behalf of themselves

and all those similarly situated demand trial by jury in this action of all issues so triable.

Date: July 14, 2016

DHILLON LAW GROUP INC.

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HARMEET K. DHILLON (SBN: 207873)

harmeet@dhillonlaw.com
KRISTA L. BAUGHMAN (SBN: 264600)
kbaughman@dhillonlaw.com
GREGORY R. MICHAEL (SBN: 306814)
gmichael@dhillonlaw.com
DHILLON LAW GROUP INC.
177 Post Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, California 94108
Telephone: (415) 433-1700
Attorneys for Plaintiffs and Proposed Class

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