Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers handling Police Chase cases must keep abreast of recent Illinois case law dealing with police conduct constituting negligence or willful and wanton conduct. Two recent Illinois appellate courts reached different conclusions regarding the relevance a potentially critical piece of evidence in every Chicago police chase case: violation of police department General… Read More
Police Chase Cases — Proving Willful and Wanton Conduct
When policemen are engaged in a reckless police chase in Illinois, as long as they are considered to be “executing” or “enforcing” the law, the Tort Immunity Act will apply. Therefore, to survive a motion to dismiss or motion for summary judgment in an action against the city, a plaintiff and his or her Chicago… Read More
