Buffalo to pay $700k in lawsuit involving police union president
According to McNeil’s court papers, a lieutenant there, Patrick Boice, told him “to leave and not return”; and “that he would go to jail if he again tried to make a complaint”
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Snarky Cop costs city of Seattle $29 Million
The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by a speeding police officer whose death sparked outrage over bodycam recorded comments from a leader of Seattle’s police union making a “just write a check” joke.
City of Lexington settles $1.2 million lawsuit after woman’s wrongful arrest
The City of Lexington recently settled with Trapp for $1.2 million for the actions of Officer Myles Foster. A city spokeswoman said Foster has since retired
Beaumont City Council approves $15,000 settlement in civil rights lawsuit
The Beaumont City Council approved a $15,000 settlement to resolve Linh Bass's civil rights lawsuit,
City settles lawsuit in the death of Herman Whitfield III
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Herman Whitfield III. According to the settlement, the city of Indianapolis and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to pay Whitfield’s family $3.75 million. But,…
Chicago Finance Committee approves $27M settlement for family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell, killed in crash involving alleged CPD chase
In a previous trial, the family was awarded $10 million. But on appeal, a new trial was granted. Lawyers for the city said there is new evidence. And...
Kandiyohi County has reached a settlement to resolve the lawsuit filed by Mr. King.
Kandiyohi County Attorney Shane Baker issued a statement, saying "Kandiyohi County has reached a settlement to resolve the lawsuit filed by Mr. King.
Public comment policy scrapped by Monroe in legal settlement
The idea of having to state your name and address as a verification that you live in town is standard practice. However, Having it broadcast to the world....
City of Sanger approves $5.25M settlement in case involving former police officer
The City of Sanger has approved a $5.25 million settlement with a victim of a former Sanger Police officer who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted women over a six-year period,
Joliet Settles Federal Lawsuit Involving Deputy City Manager’s Son In False Arrest Case, As Expected
JOLIET, IL — As Joliet Patch has expected since the beginning of December, the city of Joliet has worked out a settlement of $87,000 to resolve the federal lawsuit filed against officers Jack Desiderio and Jennifer Gruber by Joliet resident Jason Heath.…