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