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Read more about the article Nurse Settles for $78k for Her Unlawful Detention by Chicago Police Officer

Nurse Settles for $78k for Her Unlawful Detention by Chicago Police Officer

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  • Post published:06/13/2018
  • Post category:Complex Litigation/Police Misconduct/Police Officers

In 2010, The Blake Horwitz Law Firm earned a settlement from the City of Chicago for nurse Lisa Hofstra after she was unlawfully detained for simply following hospital procedures when…

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Read more about the article $100,000 Jury Verdict for Wrongful Arrest

$100,000 Jury Verdict for Wrongful Arrest

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  • Post published:06/13/2018
  • Post category:Police Misconduct

In 2004, attorney Blake Horwitz won a $100,000 jury verdict in federal court for his client, Alfredo Oviedo, Jr., whose civil rights were violated by Joliet police officers. Oviedo Jr.…

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