City of Champaign Proposes Settlements in Two Lawsuits
At their meeting on February 21, 2017, the Champaign City Council will consider approving two legal settlements. The first would settle a lawsuit filed by Precious Jackson against the City of Champaign and three police officers. The proposed $250,000 settlement would release all claims against the City and the officers. In her suit, Jackson alleged […]
Proposed Settlement in Kisica Seets Case
At their February 2, 2016, meeting, the Champaign City Council will consider approving a settlement to a lawsuit filed in federal court by Kisica Seets against the City of Champaign and four police officers (Case No. 15-cv-2154). The proposed $70,000 settlement would release all claims against the City and the officers and dismiss the […]
City of Champaign Announces Proposed Settlement in Benjamin Mann Case
At their December 15, 2015, meeting, the Champaign City Council will consider approving a settlement to a lawsuit filed by Benjamin Mann against the City of Champaign, the Champaign Police Department, and seven police officers (Case No. 14-cv-2200). The proposed $225,000 settlement would release all claims against the City and police, but does not admit […]