Settling for Misconduct
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Case 13-CV-5545

$7,500

ILLEGAL SEARCH/SEIZURE

Stop and frisk Excessive force Illegal search/seizure Physical force Hospitalized

Plaintiff: Dwayne Watkins

Incident date: 01/07/2013

Location: 5100 W. Madison St.

Allegations:

Watkins was at a gas station buying a bottle of water when Officer Pellerano handcuffed him to a stranger for no reason. As Pellerano pulled Watkins and the other man out of the station, Watkins fell to the ground, injuring himself. Watkins later received medical treatment for these injuries.

RICHARD PELLERANO

POLICE OFFICER

26638
$67,500 total payments