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Police Brutality Lawsuits
Excessive use of force, wrongful shootings, false arrest and other forms of negligence or abuse of power can be grounds for police brutality lawsuits, which not only provide compensation for victims and their families, but also help ensure that appropriate law enforcement standards are followed and enforced. Personal injury lawyers throughout the United States investigate potential police brutality lawsuit claims on behalf of individuals who have suffered catastrophic or fatal injuries.
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Taser Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Family of Nevada Doctor
The family of a 33 year-old doctor who died after being shot with a stun gun by Nevada Highway Patrol officer has filed a lawsuit against Taser International, alleging that the stun gun maker failed to adequately warn about the potentially fatal effects of Tasers.
Police Chase Lawsuit Filed Over Pursuit that Led to Fatal Crash
A wrongful death and police negligence lawsuit has been filed against the city and county governments in Billings, Montana, over the death of a 27-year-old woman who was killed when a teenager crashed into her car while fleeing at least seven police vehicles.
Taser Heart Risk Leads to Recommendation to Avoid Chest Shots
Taser International, maker of the widely used Taser stun gun, is now recommending that police officers not directly aim for the chest to avoid the risk of heart-related injuries and to reduce their potential exposure to liability through police brutality lawsuits.
Ford Lawsuit Filed Over Police Officer Death in Car Fire After Accident
The family of an Ohio police officer has filed a product liability lawsuit against Ford Motor Company, saying that the defective design of a Crown Victoria Police Interceptor led to the officer’s death in a car fire after he crashed during a high-speed police chase.
City Liability for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Ohio Remains Capped at $250k
In a ruling released last week, the Ohio Supreme Court found a law that limits the amount of non-economic damages a city government can be required to pay a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit to $250,000 is constitutional, affirming part of Ohio’s sovereign immunity tort reform laws.
Taser Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Death Ruled Homicide
The family of mentally disabled man, who died in police custody after being shot twice with a Taser stun gun, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Fort Worth and one of its police officers. The lawsuit comes after a local medical examiner in Texas declared the man’s death a homicide caused [...]
Maryland Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Police Shooting
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in Maryland by the family of a man who was allegedly pepper-sprayed, beat and then shot by a Prince George’s County police officer while he was unarmed and not resisting arrest.
Taser Video System Could Provide New Evidence for Police Brutality Lawsuits
A new portable video recorder system for police being developed by Taser International, Inc. could provide crucial evidence for police brutality lawsuits, either supporting a plaintiff’s claim or providing clear evidence that justifies the police conduct.
Maryland Police Brutality Lawsuit Over Taser Death Will Proceed to Trial
A federal judge has ruled that a Maryland wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a teenager killed after being struck by police with a Taser will go forward to trial against a Fredrick County sheriff’s deputy.
Taser Lawsuit Settled for $2.4M and Police Will Suspend Stun Gun Use
A Missouri municipality has agreed to pay $2.4 million to the family of a man who died after police shocked him several times with a Taser. The local police police department also agreed to suspend use of the controversial stun guns, which have been linked to hundreds of deaths nationwide by Amnesty International. [...]
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