Crime & Safety

Dodgers' Security Violently Assaulted Fans In 2021, New Lawsuits Claim

In one suit, plaintiffs Salvador and Priscilla Mota said they attended the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 17, 2021.

April 13, 2022

Three lawsuits were filed against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday alleging that team security personnel assaulted fans in 2021.

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The Los Angeles Superior Court complaints allege assault, battery, false imprisonment, violation of civil rights and emotional distress. All the suits seek unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. The lawsuits also included photos and videos.

In one suit, plaintiffs Salvador and Priscilla Mota said they attended the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 17, 2021. The couple was about to drive out of one of the Dodger Stadium parking lots when security team members told Salvador Mota to get out of his car, the suit states.

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