USDC Case Number 13-cv-4671 SVW, Central District of California, by Steven J. Rothans, and Mark D. Rutter (January 2014); Deprivation of civil rights per 42 U.S.C. § 1983; Despite difficult factual issues, the plaintiff only prevailed on two of five claims, and the jury awarded 20% of what the defense had offered in settlement prior to the verdict.