Settling for Misconduct
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Case 15-CV-4285

$20,000

EXCESSIVE FORCE/MINOR

On duty Excessive force Physical force Assault or battery to an officer charges

Plaintiff: Stephen Toplin

Incident date: 05/14/2014

Location: 5900 S. Rockwell St.

Allegations:

Toplin was riding his bike in the Gage Park neighborhood when Officers Garza and Habiak tried to stop him. Toplin refused to stop and talk, so Garza and Habiak punched and kicked him. They arrested Toplin on suspicion of aggravated battery. The false charge was later dismissed.

DAVID GARZA

POLICE OFFICER

26346
$154,000 total payments

PAUL HABIAK

POLICE OFFICER

26348
$154,000 total payments