California AB2393 establishes statutory damages for false imprisonment or false arrest, including emotional distress.

California AB2393 adds Section 3344.4 to the Civil Code, allowing a prevailing plaintiff in a false imprisonment or false arrest case to elect statutory damages of $10,000 for each aggravating factor present. These factors include wearing a disguise, using restraints, forcibly transporting the victim, or brandishing a weapon. The total award per incident cannot exceed $250,000. This provision does not limit the availability of punitive or exemplary damages and does not apply to actions against peace officers or custodial officers.

California AB2393 establishes statutory damages for false imprisonment or false arrest, including emotional distress.

California AB2393 adds Section 3344.4 to the Civil Code, allowing a prevailing plaintiff in a false imprisonment or false arrest case to elect statutory damages of $10,000 for each aggravating factor present. These factors include wearing a disguise, using restraints, forcibly transporting the victim, or brandishing a weapon. The total award per incident cannot exceed $250,000. This provision does not limit the availability of punitive or exemplary damages and does not apply to actions against peace officers or custodial officers.