Snohomish County Journal -- Woman Wins Damage Suit

Woman wins damage suit: A Snohomish County Superior Court jury awarded about $63,000 in damages this week to an African-American woman who alleged a white Everett police officer stopped her in 1991 because of her race. Laverne Anthony of Everett sued Officer David Fudge and the city of Everett, saying her constitutional rights had been violated when Fudge stopped her as she pushed along a South Everett street a shopping cart full of items she had purchased.

She said her left hand was broken as she was pushed up against his police car. The jury said Fudge had no reason to detain her or use force against her.