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“He’s Gonna Die:” City Confirms Man’s Death After 911 Call-Taker Didn’t Send Help

Lack of Action by Emergency Responders Leads to Man’s Death from Stroke. His family now seeks reforms to prevent another tragedy.

NewsFG+GMarch 3, 2020civil rights, Cincinnati, Al Gerhardstein

Louisville Metro Settles with Wicker Family for $1.25 Million

Unconstitutional Use of Deadly Force Against Louisville Man Establishes Need for Police to Allow Suspect’s Time to Respond to Police Commands

VictoriesFG+GFebruary 13, 2020Al Gerhardstein, Darnell Wicker, Cincinnati

Visitor from UAE victim of false terrorism allegations at west side hotel

Ahmed Al-Menhali seized by SWAT team after hotel employee falsely claimed he was pledging allegiance to ISIS.

VictoriesFG+GAugust 30, 2019cleveland, ahmen al menhali, avon, sarah gelsomino

Ashtabula Man Shot by Police Survives and Wins Settlement for Unlawful Shooting

Brendan Hester was shot by City of Ashtabula police officer after Hester's family called 911 to report an intruder in their home. He survived to tell his story and to seek justice for the unlawful shooting.

VictoriesFG+GJuly 8, 2019cleveland, ashtabula, jacqueline greene, brendan hester

Strongsville pay $1 million to family of man shot by police in front of his children.

Roy Evans, Jr. was unarmed and in his car with his family when Strongsville police shot and killed him.

VictoriesFG+GMarch 7, 2019cleveland, strongsville, ohio state highway patrol, marcus sidoti, roy evans jr.

Talk of lawsuit to reform Cuyahoga County jail echoes past court-enforced efforts that led to change

Talk of lawsuit to reform Cuyahoga County jail echoes past court-enforced efforts that led to change.

NewsFG+GDecember 20, 2018civil rights, cleveland, cuyahoga county jail

Civil rights lawyers met with Cuyahoga County chief judge prior to alerting colleagues about lawsuit over jail

Friedman, Gilbert + Gerhardstein attorneys met with Cuyahoga County chief judge prior to his alert to colleagues about lawsuit over jail.

NewsFG+GNovember 29, 2018civil rights, cleveland, sarah gelsomino, terry gilbert, cuyahoga county jail

Jose Irizarry Settles Case against Ohio Prison Officers for Racist, Abusive Search for $72,500

Jose's lawsuit against prison officers sought justice for an abusive, harassing strip search that violated ODRC policies and Jose's constitutional rights.

Protesters Arrested Unlawfully During Brelo Acquittal Protest Settle Case against City of Cleveland

On May 23, 2015, Cleveland police arrested over 70 people who protested the acquittal of Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo, who fired 49 of the 137 shots that killed Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams in November 2012.

Hearing impaired man pursued, tased in his own garage, pursues federal civil rights lawsuit

City of Delphos agreed to pay Dan Spence $150,000

VictoriesFG+GMay 15, 2018cleveland, Dan Spence

Kipp Holloway Survives Police Shooting and Settles Civil Rights Suit against City of Cleveland and Officer for $375,000

Kipp Holloway was unarmed when he was unjustifiably and illegally shot by Cleveland police sergeant Timothy Patton in 2014. He survived to tell his story and sued Patton and the City of Cleveland for violating his civil rights.

VictoriesFG+GApril 5, 2018cleveland, jacqueline greene, lawsuit, kipp holloway

City of Cleveland to Pay $2.25 Million to Family of Daniel Ficker, Killed by Cleveland Police in 2011

This lawsuit was filed by Daniel Ficker's family in the right for justice after Daniel's 2011 death due to an unjustified, illegal encounter pursued by Cleveland police Matthew Craska and David Mindek.

VictoriesFG+GJune 28, 2017cleveland, dan ficker, jacqueline greene

Mayor Settles for $450K against Olmsted Falls Police After False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution

Charges were in retaliation for Mayor’s efforts to reform police department

VictoriesFG+GApril 14, 2017cleveland, olmsted falls, terry gilbert, anne marie donegan

Rogue East Cleveland Cops Framed Dozens of Drug Suspects

Friedman, Gilbert + Gerhardstein exonerates Kenneth Blackshaw, a victim of police misconduct in East Cleveland where rogue East Cleveland police framed dozens of people.

NewsFG+GMarch 27, 2017civil rights, cleveland, criminal defense, police misconduct, kenneth blackshaw

Family of man shot to death by Euclid police officer wants answers

Friedman, Gilbert + Gerhardstein demand answers from the City of Euclid on behalf of the family of Luke Stewart, who was shot and killed by Euclid Police.

NewsFG+GMarch 25, 2017civil rights, cleveland, euclid, luke stewart

Cleveland will pay $2.25 million to loved ones of man killed by city police in suburban Parma

Friedman, Gilbert + Gerhardstein settle case with City of Cleveland: Cleveland will pay $2.25 million to loved ones of Daniel Ficker, who was killed by Cleveland police in suburban Parma in 2011.

NewsFG+GJanuary 5, 2017civil rights, cleveland, police misconduct, terry gilbert, dan ficker

State of Ohio settles wrongful restraint case that led to death of adult with developmental disabilities

Father receives $160,000 settlement after daughter’s death

VictoriesFG+GJanuary 20, 2016

Friedman & Gilbert wins $5.5 million verdict in jury trial for family of Kenny Smith

Friedman & Gilbert wins $5.5 million verdict in jury trial for family of Kenny Smith, of Euclid, killed by off-duty Cleveland police officer in 2012 in downtown Cleveland.

NewsFG+GSeptember 9, 2015cleveland, police misconduct, terry gilbert, kenny smith