Settling for Misconduct
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Case 13-CV-757

$40,000

FALSE ARREST

Excessive force False arrest or report Physical force Other charges filed

Plaintiff: Joseph Buss

Incident date: 07/04/2012

Location: 600 E. Grand Ave.

Allegations:

Buss was at Navy Pier with his family and friends when Officer O'Brien hit Buss' girlfriend in the head. Buss questioned the officer's actions. In response, O'Brien jumped on Buss and attacked him. To cover up his actions, O'Brien arrested and charged Buss with criminal charges.

MATTHEW OBRIEN

SERGEANT OF POLICE

26369
$463,274 total payments