Police officer crashed patrol car into plaintiffs’ car during high-speed pursuit of someone else; plaintiffs were a 46 y.o. Af-Am male janitor (with alcohol in his system) and 50 y.o. Af-Am female, unemployed. Both sustained multiple fractures and injuries requiring surgery. Alleged cover-up. Verdict includes $1,000,000 punitives against officer.
Verdict
City
Cleveland
State
Total Dollar Amount
8,710,180
Punitive Damages
1,000,000
Year Resolved
Number of Plaintiffs
2
Race of Client(s)
Age of Client(s)
46
50