Case Result

$10153.3B

Police Misconduct, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

2023
Trial Verdict
Chicago, IL

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Case Details

Cook County jury returned a verdict against the City of Chicago and two police officers for a high-speed chase in a residential area on June 24, 2017, which resulted in the death of Stacy Vaughn Harrell, a mother of six, and injury to her daughter. The pursued vehicle collided with our client’s car.

Additional Notes

Case: Henry Harrell, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Stacy Vaughn Harrell vs. City of Chicago, 2018 L 006323. Verdict reached in less than an hour. Attorneys Zane D. Smith and Boris Samovalov represented the family. Defense argued no chase and that it lasted only 28 seconds. Jury held city and officers accountable for willful and wanton conduct.

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