Feb 14, 2024 · A federal judge ruled that Tayvin Galanakis' lawsuit against the officers who arrested them could go forward. He also approved part of the officers' defamation case against him.

5 days ago · The State of New Jersey has been ordered to pay $11.5 million in damages following the wrongful arrest of Cheryl Rhines, a stroke victim, by State Trooper Jennifer Albuja in 2017.

3 days ago · The latest lawsuit — the fifth filed against the city by members of the Seattle Police Department since 2023 — was filed in King County Superior Court by Lt. John O’Neil, a Black officer who ...

Oct 2, 2023 · An Iowan whose online video of an allegedly unwarranted police traffic stop generated 2 million views is now being sued by the arresting officers for defamation and invasion of privacy.

Jul 17, 2023 · We identified 217 publicly reported settlements that resulted in policy changes and over $2,340,780,094.00 in monetary compensation to victims. Data last updated July 17, 2023. The Minneapolis City Council agreed to settle a police misconduct lawsuit that was filed after the racial justice demonstrations in the summer of 2020.

Feb 4, 2025 · In 2023, the city settled two police lawsuits for a total of $200,000. Earlier that year, the city settled a federal lawsuit for about $175,000.

Jul 12, 2024 · WEST PALM BEACH — A federal judge has declined to dismiss the lawsuit against fired Palm Beach Gardens officer Bethany Guerriero, who arrested an unarmed man at gunpoint after she said she...

Nov 17, 2023 · After worldwide protests broke out over Floyd's murder in police custody, Minneapolis city leaders approved a $27 million payment for Floyd's family to settle a wrongful death lawsuit in 2021.

Jul 12, 2023 · Gregory Gross, an Army veteran who lives in Yuba City, sued the police department in 2022 after police officers used “pain compliance” techniques and expressed disbelief when he repeatedly...

Nov 18, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A jury ruled in favor of a former agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on Friday, nearly four years after he sued the City of Columbus after an encounter...