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Case 14-CV-7588

$100,000

EXCESSIVE FORCE/MINOR

Plainclothes Threats/intimidation Excessive force False arrest or report Other charges filed

Plaintiff: Takada Epps

Incident date: 10/30/2012

Location: 7321 S. Halsted St.

Allegations:

Takada and Delaney Epps were at their business when Officers Flores, Iglesisas, Rios, Escoberto, Perez and Blanco pulled into the parking lot wearing Halloween costumes. When Delaney Epps asked the officers to leave, one or more of the officers screamed at Takada Epps, demanding to be let inside. One of the officers picked up a sledgehammer, approached Takada Epps and threatened her. Without cause or warrant, the officers arrested the plaintiffs and searched their business. When one of the officers forcefully grabbed Takada Epps, she explained that she was recovering from a recent surgery. The officer threw Takada Epps toward his car and shoved her into the backseat. The charges against both plaintiffs were ultimately dismissed.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • Delaney Epps

DAVID BLANCO

LIEUTENANT OF POLICE

79415034
$100,000 total payments

FRANCES ESCOBEDO

POLICE OFFICER

1944525130
$100,000 total payments

SERGIO FLORES

POLICE OFFICER

1140413707
$250,000 total payments

MICHAEL IGLESIAS II

POLICE OFFICER

1994522059
$250,000 total payments

EDUARDO PEREZ

POLICE OFFICER

1693725924
$100,000 total payments

JACQUELIN RIOS

POLICE OFFICER

1376626564
$110,000 total payments