Settling for Misconduct
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Case 13-CV-4689

$3,500

EXCESSIVE FORCE/SERIOUS

Home invasion Excessive force Physical force Taser Other charges filed

Plaintiff: Olajuwan Hampton

Incident date: 01/07/2013

Location: 7116 S. Prairie Ave.

Allegations:

Hampton and Washington were at home when police knocked down the front door and demanded that they put their hands up. When Hampton asked to see a search warrant, Officer Coleman grabbed him, threw him down, slammed his knee into him and repeatedly hit him while he was pinned to the floor. Police also handcuffed Washington. One or two other officers shot Hampton with a Taser.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • Howard Washington

MARVIN COLEMAN

POLICE OFFICER

28042
$153,501 total payments