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Lex

(34,108 posts) Fri Jul 12, 2013, 01:33 PM Jul 2013

Have Trayvon Martin's parents sued Zimmerman in civil court [View all]

for wrongful death yet? I certainly hope so, regardless of the criminal case verdict.

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Have Trayvon Martin's parents sued Zimmerman in civil court [View all] Lex Jul 2013 OP

I doubt it. That wouldn't happen until a criminal case is over. glowing Jul 2013 #1

Actually it can happen anytime. No need to wait. The verdict Lex Jul 2013 #4

You can use a conviction as evidence in the civil case I think. MidwestTransplant Jul 2013 #36

I read somewhere here that if he is found Not guilty because of stand your ground and self-defense hrmjustin Jul 2013 #2

No, the law cannot take away his parents right to sue in civil court. nt Lex Jul 2013 #3

I certainly hope so. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #6

Florida law does exactly that when it comes to self defense cases hack89 Jul 2013 #11

I have read that statute several times.... BronxBoy Jul 2013 #15

A law suit is a civil action hack89 Jul 2013 #19

OK.... BronxBoy Jul 2013 #23

Perhaps to deter SLAPP suits? hack89 Jul 2013 #25

Thanks n/t BronxBoy Jul 2013 #32

It does in Texas oldhippie Jul 2013 #26

That is true - here is the appropriate Florida statute hack89 Jul 2013 #13

Ah, so the recourse is against the HOA then. nt Lex Jul 2013 #27

They have already settled with the HOA for a million dollars. nt LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #28

The HOA was sued and have settled already hack89 Jul 2013 #30

This is not a "Stand Your Ground" case. Although the defense originally planned to defend 1monster Jul 2013 #17

I hope he is found guilty and they sue his butt off. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #20

I believe it's in the works Just Saying Jul 2013 #5

I've never heard of a state circumventing a plaintiff's right Lex Jul 2013 #8

I honestly have no idea if it's true. Just Saying Jul 2013 #16

There is similiar language in other states as well Lurks Often Jul 2013 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author Lex Jul 2013 #24

The arrest alone makes civil suits against Zimmerman and the HOA possible GiaGiovanni Jul 2013 #7

Good. The HOA would have the deep pockets anyway. Lex Jul 2013 #9

The HOA already settled Blackford Jul 2013 #10

No kidding. GiaGiovanni Jul 2013 #29

Yep, reported by Huff Post Blackford Jul 2013 #31

Thanks. GiaGiovanni Jul 2013 #34

Not really. The agreement is mostly confidential. n/t Blackford Jul 2013 #38

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If acquited he is immune from civil suits in accordance with Florida law. nt hack89 Jul 2013 #14

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No - it is for any justifable use force including defense of self, home or another person. hack89 Jul 2013 #22

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Defense of self, home and others. nt hack89 Jul 2013 #45

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That clears things up quite a bit..... BronxBoy Jul 2013 #41

I still don't get this... BronxBoy Jul 2013 #39

Zimmerman had to face the criminal trial because he waived the pretrial hearing on immunity. PoliticAverse Jul 2013 #42

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Thank you... BronxBoy Jul 2013 #44

The Martin family is planning on filing a civil claim againt Zimmerman at a later point, see below Tx4obama Jul 2013 #37

They are more likely to sue the police for letting Zimmerman go... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #40