Attorney Brad Gage, who represented the officer’s mother, said they were disappointed after the two-week trial and planned to appeal. Steve McGuire argued that Tipping’s death was a tragic accident. According to the lawsuit, Cuellar and Tipping signed up for training that instructs bicycle officers on dealing with unruly people. An internal LAPD report on Tipping’s death found Tipping and the other officers involved in the training session followed standards set by a state agency. During his opening remarks, Gage described Tipping as a “by-the-book officer” who joined the force to make a difference.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 19, 2026 15:42 UTC