Yorba Linda Man Hurt During Black Lives Matter Protest Files Damages Claim Against City

Yorba Linda Man Hurt During Black Lives Matter Protest Files Damages Claim Against City
Black Lives Matter protesters and counter protesters clash in Yorba Linda, Calif., on Sept. 26, 2020. Mindy Schauer/The Orange County Register via AP
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The City of Yorba Linda wants to deny a claim for damages against a man who was injured during a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest on city property last September.

Brian Willis—who was hit by a sedan during a protest and counter protest last September—filed a claim against the city, alleging it was negligent in failing to provide enough security for the event. He also questioned why officials allowed the protest to proceed despite a high risk of violence.

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