Unlawful Arrests

Illinois Unlawful Arrest Lawsuits

At Loevy & Loevy, our Chicago civil rights attorneys have the experience and the skills to help you when you've been falsely arrested or accused. Contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers to discuss what is considered an unlawful arrest and whether you have a potential case.

Loevy & Loevy has brought many lawsuits on behalf of people who were falsely arrested. Examples include:

John and David Fox: Two brothers were victims of excessive force when they were beaten by a group of rogue Chicago police officers who had been committing "shakedowns" of Polish immigrants throughout the City's northwest side. When they resisted the robbery, the brothers were falsely arrested, charged, and denied necessary medical treatment. The City agreed to settle the case for $195,000.

Daniel Claeys: Mr. Claeys was making a living doing handyman work, and he was falsely accused by a Brookfield police officer of supposedly defrauding a customer when in fact he had done nothing wrong. Brookfield agreed to settle the wrongful arrest claim for $45,000.

Karl Jackson: Members of the City of Chicago and Village of Robbins police departments broke down his front door, ransacked his apartment, and arrested Karl Jackson without explanation. Mr. Jackson was then transported to a Chicago Police Department district station, where he was held for approximately 24 hours before he was released without being charged. The matter was settled between all parties for a total of $105,000.

Contact us to speak with a seasoned Chicago attorney about your illegal arrest.