Case Result

$2.9M

Civil Rights

2008

Trial Verdict

Chicago, IL

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Case Details

Federal court jury awarded a defense verdict in favor of twelve Cicero police officers accused of police brutality and excessive force. Six officers were found completely not guilty, and five others plus a lock-up keeper won defense verdicts. 55 plaintiffs received no compensation, while 24 others were awarded a total of $2.85 million.

Additional Notes

Case involved 79 plaintiffs and 13 defendants. Trial from January 7, 2008 to February 15, 2008. Plaintiffs' final settlement demand was $8.6 million, defendants willing to settle for $3 million. Plaintiffs asked for over $21 million during closing arguments. Manny Sanchez, Emanuel 'Chris' Welch, Susan Chae Corcoran, Meaghen Russell, and Emily Robinson represented the individual police officers.

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