Settling for Misconduct
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Case 13-CV-8246

$30,000

ILLEGAL SEARCH/SEIZURE

Traffic stop Minor Excessive force Illegal search/seizure Physical force Gun

Plaintiff: Darren Osborn

Incident date: 01/07/2012

Location: 5700 S. Melvina St.

Allegations:

Osborn and his teenage son, residents of Kankakee, were leaving a family member's home when Officers Moya and Barajas stopped them, pointed their guns at Osborn and ordered him out of the car. Barajas began questioning Osborn about what he was doing in the area. When Osborn said he was helping a family member with home renovations, Barajas accused him of lying, cursed at him and told Moya to handcuff Osborn. Neither he nor his son was allowed to leave until a female sergeant arrived. No traffic citations were issued, and no criminal charges were filed.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • John Doe

CHRISTOPH BARAJAS

POLICE OFFICER

736725630
$649,929 total payments

FRANCISCO MOYA

POLICE OFFICER

1717229735
$30,000 total payments