Editorial: How a $10 million judgment against the city of Chicago became a $27 million settlement proposal – Chicago Tribune*

"Whatever the outcome in this matter, the settlement sums we’ve been seeing in cases where law enforcement hasn’t even directly caused the alleged harm make us wonder whether the current administration simply is too gun-shy about fighting some of these claims in court."
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9mm
2 months ago

Makes it easier when the settlement goes to law firms who exclusively support your political party.

Hello, Indiana!
2 months ago

Not gonna battle the paywall, but I hope that the article mentioned that the bottom feeding layer came forward with new evidence that would supposedly guarantee the plaintiff victory in court. I have an idea where Foxx and her cronies have landed.

Call my shrink
2 months ago

Look at color and settlements. Thats all

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