Settling for Misconduct
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Case 09-CV-2636

$30,000

FALSE ARREST

Home invasion Damage to property Excessive force False arrest or report Physical force

Plaintiff: Daniel Ortiz, Sr.

Incident date: 12/05/2007

Location: 5240 W. Addison St.

Allegations:

Ortiz was in his home on the second floor of a building in the Portage Park neighborhood when Officer Edwards entered his residence. The officer had a search warrant for the building's basement, but not for Ortiz's residence. Without any legal justification or probable cause, Edwards threw him onto a glass table. Ortiz was arrested and charged with criminal complaints.

ANTHONY HICKS

POLICE OFFICER

474724835
$42,500 total payments