Police Misconduct
Focuses particularly on excessive use of force, false arrest and false imprisonment claims. Group members network and discuss legal cases and strategies on the Group’s list server and at regular meetings, including AAJ Conventions and Education seminars.
Join the Litigation Group
Join the Police Misconduct Litigation Group for a complimentary lunch and learn to discuss best questions and approaches for witness/non-defendant police officers as well as the most effective deposition questions for defendant officers. AAJ members Devon Jacob and Thomas Grillo will share experience as former police officers and current plaintiff attorneys.
On January 25, 2023, a Delaware County, Pennsylvania jury returned a verdict totaling $19 million against the facility's two licensees and each of their management companies. Tune in to hear about lessons learned, what seemed to move the jury, and how the jury's verdict shocked Delco (and Plaintiff’s counsel).
When: November 14, 2023, 1:00 PM Eastern (US and Canada)
Join the Premises Liability Section for their May Lunch and Learn! Hear from Rachel Sykes and Phillip Parrish on Motions for Summary Judgement in Premises Cases. You don’t want to miss!
When: May 13, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Police Misconduct
The AAJ Police Misconduct Litigation Group concentrates on the misconduct and abuse of power by police officers employed by cities, counties, states, and the federal government. This misconduct and abuse involve violations of fundamental rights protected by the United States and state constitutions, which are commonly prosecuted by the victims against the officers and the municipalities that employ them under 42 USC § 1983 and applicable state laws. The Litigation Group focuses particularly on excessive use of force, false arrest, and false imprisonment claims. Group members network and discuss legal cases and strategies on the Group’s list server and at regular meetings, including AAJ Conventions and Education seminars. The Police Misconduct Litigation Group Document Library is another member benefit, where group members can search for court documents, briefs, depositions, and more.
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- Meetings: The Group meets at AAJ Annual and Winter conventions.
- Membership: The group is limited to AAJ Regular, Life, Sustaining, and President's Club members only.
- Dues: The Litigation Group is complimentary for members of the AAJ Civil Rights Section who can agree to the terms and conditions of membership in the Litigation Group's Affidavit. If you are not yet a member, you can join the Civil Rights Section here.
Leadership
Chair: Matt Whitley | Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, Bloomington, IL
Chair-Elect: Seth Carroll | Commonwealth Law Group, Richmond, VA
Litigation Group members, visit AAJ's Community Center to connect with your colleagues on the list server, search discussion archives, download documents, update your list server settings, and more. Lit Group Member Login
