Case 3:18-cv-02862-M Document 256 Filed 11/20/24 Page 1 of 7 PageID 7097 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS DALLAS DIVISION BERTRUM JEAN et al., V. Plaintiffs, AMBER GUYGER, Defendant. cos coses cos cos cos cos cos cos coses Civil Action No. 3:18-cv-02862-M VERDICT OF THE JURY 1. Question 1: Excessive Force Do you find by a preponderance of the evidence that Defendant Amber Guyger used excessive force against Botham Jean on September 6, 2018? (Mark Appropriate Box) ✓ Yes OR ☐ No If you answered “No” to Question 1, you have completed your deliberations. Have your foreperson sign and date this verdict form. If you answered “Yes” to Question 1, move to Question 2. 1
Case 3:18-cv-02862-M Document 256 Filed 11/20/24 Page 2 of 7 PageID 7098 2. Question 2: Under Color of Law Complete the following paragraph only if Question 1 is marked “Yes.” Did the Plaintiffs prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Defendant Amber Guyger acted under color of law when she shot Botham Jean on September 6, 2018? (Mark Appropriate Box) Proceed to Question 3. ✓ Yes OR ☐ No 2
Case 3:18-cv-02862-M Document 256 Filed 11/20/24 Page 3 of 7 PageID 7099 3. Question 3: Compensatory Damages What sum of money, if any, would compensate Plaintiffs for injuries they suffered as a result of Defendant’s conduct? Claims of Estate of Botham Jean (a) Mental anguish experienced by Botham Jean between the time he was shot and his death: $ 2,000,000 (b) Loss of net future earnings by Botham Jean: $ 5,500,000 (c) Loss of Botham Jean’s capacity to enjoy life: 2,750,000 Claims of Allison and Bertrum Jean (a) The value of the loss of companionship and society sustained from September 6, 2018, to today to Allison Jean: (b) The value of the loss of companionship and society that, in reasonable probability, will be sustained from today forward to Allison Jean: (c) The value of the mental anguish sustained from September 6, 2018, to today 500,000 2,000,000 to Allison Jean: (d) The value of the mental anguish that, in reasonable probability, will be sustained from today forward to Allison Jean: 3 $ 6,000,000 5,700,000
Case 3:18-cv-02862-M Document 256 Filed 11/20/24 Page 4 of 7 PageID 7100 (e) The value of the loss of companionship and society sustained from September 6, 2018, to today to Bertrum Jean: (f) The value of the loss of companionship and society that, in reasonable probability, will be sustained from today forward to Bertrum Jean: (g) The value of the mental anguish sustained from September 6, 2018, to today to Bertrum Jean: (h) The value of the mental anguish that, in reasonable probability, will be sustained from today forward to Bertrum Jean: 500,000 2,000, 000 6,000,000 5,700,000 Proceed to Question 4. 4
Case 3:18-cv-02862-M Document 256 Filed 11/20/24 Page 5 of 7 PageID 7101 4. Question 4: Punitive Damages Did Plaintiffs prove by clear and convincing evidence that Defendant Amber Guyger acted with malice, willfulness, or callous and reckless indifference to Botham Jean’s safety or rights? (Mark Appropriate Box) ☑ Yes OR ☐ No Proceed to Question 5 only if you answered “Yes” to Question 4. 5
Case 3:18-cv-02862-M Document 256 Filed 11/20/24 Page 6 of 7 PageID 7102 5. Question 5: Punitive Damages Complete the following paragraph only if Question 4 is marked “Yes.” What amount of punitive damages, if any, should be imposed against Defendant Amber Guyger? $ 60,000, 000 6
Case 3:18-cv-02862-M Document 256 Filed 11/20/24 Page 7 of 7 Please have your foreperson sign and date this verdict once you have completed your deliberations. Foreperson: Date: 11-20-2024 7 PageID 7103
