In today’s complex legal landscape, municipalities often find themselves facing various legal challenges, including 42 U.S.C. §1983 claims and other litigation issues. For local governments, these legal battles are detrimental both from a financial standpoint...
Following a 5-day trial in the US District Court in Detroit, a jury tossed a former arrestee’s claims of excessive force against two City of Warren police officers and rejected his demand for $8.5 million in alleged damages. Firm attorneys Anthony McHugh and Rachel...
Federal Court Trial Results in Big Win for Municipal Client Recently, a jury returned a verdict in favor of Berry Moorman P.C.’s municipal client after a six day trial. The firm’s client was sued in 2014 by a former employee who quit his job, but claimed...
A team of attorneys led by Mark Straetmans were granted sanctions in defense of a municipality and police officers in a 42 U.S.C. §1983 excessive force case. Sanctions not only included a monetary award in favor of Berry Moorman P.C., but also included the obligation...