Settling for Misconduct
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Case 11-CV-68

$240,000

FALSE ARREST

Home invasion Excessive force False arrest or report Physical force Resisting or obstructing arrest charges

Plaintiff: Ofelia Godinez

Incident date: 06/25/2009

Location: 3108 W. 40th St.

Allegations:

Ofelia Godinez and Heriberto Godinez Sr. were in their Brighton Park home when officers seized them. Ofelia Godinez was in the garage when Officer Estrada entered and shoved her to the ground. At the same time, officers entered the residence, where they found Heriberto Godinez and threw him to the ground, aggravating a wound from a recent surgery. The officers seized and searched Ofelia Godinez without a warrant and took her to a police station, where she was charged with obstructing a peace officer. She was found not guilty of the charge.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • Heriberto Godinez, Sr.

JOSE ESTRADA

POLICE OFFICER

1110927371
$240,000 total payments

JOSEPH VERBLE

POLICE OFFICER

1005328104
$240,000 total payments