AELE LAW LIBRARY OF CASE SUMMARIES:
Civil Liability
of Law Enforcement Agencies & Personnel


     Back to list of subjects             Back to Legal Publications Menu

Other Misconduct: Retaliatory Investigation

     Court finds police chief and officers investigated man for retaliatory reasons; damages awarded, however, were excessive Rakovich v. Wade, 819 F.2d 1393 (7th Cir. 1987).
     Federal appeals court reverses decision holding police chief and officers liable for alleged retaliatory investigation Rakovich v. Wade, 850 F.2d 1180 (7th Cir. 1988).
     " See also: Firearms Related: Negligent Use; Negligence: Vehicle Related

Back to list of subjects             Back to Legal Publications Menu