$900K Settlement Reached for Correctional Officer Wrongly Attacked by Cleveland Police
Background
Martin Robinson, a correctional officer was patrolling the perimeter of a women’s prison when members of the Cleveland Vice Unit attacked him. He suffered various injuries and post traumatic stress disorder.
Approach & Resolution
Robinson’s attorney, Terry Gilbert, proved that the vice members failed to identify themselves on state property and threatened to shoot Robinson.
The correctional officer won a $900,000 settlement.