Louisiana Officials Agree to $4.8M Settlement in Death of Black Motorist May 14, 2026 By Jim Mustian and Jack Brook Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who...
Appeals Court Returns Part of Dakota Access Pipeline Protestor’s Lawsuit September 30, 2024 By Jack Dura BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An appeals court has sent back part of a lawsuit brought by a protester of the...
5th Circuit Largely Sides With Louisiana Sheriff`s Deputies Accused in Lawsuit of Using Excessive Force December 8, 2023 By Kevin McGill NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal appeals court has largely sided with two white Louisiana sheriff`s deputies in a lawsuit...
Proof of Damages Can Include Amounts Billed But Not Paid in Police Case September 15, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A plaintiff seeking compensation for damages is entitled to submit the full amount on medical bills related to his injuries...
Family of Ohio Black Man Killed by Police Sue Officers, City, Alleging Excessive Force June 19, 2023 By Samantha Hendrickson AKRON, Ohio (AP) – The eight police officers who shot Jayland Walker last summer used excessive force when they fired...
Delaware County Settles Lawsuit Over Arrest Caught on Video for $25K February 17, 2023 By Randall Chase Delaware officials have agreed to pay $25,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging that police used excessive force and made...
Ohio Man Who Had Snow Stuffed in Mouth During Arrest Files Suit January 6, 2023 AKRON, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio man who had snow stuffed into his mouth by a police officer during an...
Kansas City to Pay $5M After Police Killing of Black Man November 9, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City will pay $5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of...
Virginia Police Deny Excessive Force Claim by Son of Man Who Died After Traffic Stop October 4, 2022 FRONT ROYAL, Va. (AP) –The son of a 77-year-old man who died after sustaining injuries during a traffic stop in...
Boston Police Unions Challenge Rules on Use of Force July 22, 2022 By Mark Pratt Two police unions in Boston want to roll back limits on when they can use tear gas, pepper spray and...