Corboy & Demetrio Files Lawsuit in Death of Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Killed in Police Chase
The Chicago law firm of Corboy & Demetrio has filed a lawsuit for the family of an off-duty, Chicago police officer killed in a Calumet Park police chase.
CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Corboy & Demetrio has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the Estate of Chicago Police Officer David Harris, 42, who was killed while driving home from work by a van that was being chased by Calumet Park Police on March 14, 2014.
Harris, a 10-year veteran of the CPD, was killed when the van rammed into Harris' vehicle on the city's South Side, and was just 15 minutes from his home.
The lawsuit, filed by Harris' wife Sandra on Tuesday, names as Defendants the Village of Calumet Park and Jerald Nettles, the police officer who was pursuing the van, and alleges that both acted "with utter disregard for the safety of others."
Corboy & Demetrio attorneys Matthew T. Jenkins and Thomas A. Demetrio represent the Harris estate.
"The primary focus of a police department is the safety of the public," Jenkins said. "On March 14, Officer Nettles and the Calumet Park Police Department were recklessly indifferent to the safety of the public. The result was the tragic death of Officer David Harris," Jenkins added.
The chase began when the van rolled a stop sign and ended in the death of Harris who earned 87 awards during his career with the CPD.
"Officer David Harris was an incredibly special person. He was a highly decorated Chicago police officer, a loving husband to Sandy, and dedicated father to David and Caleb," Jenkins said. "His loss is profound, not only to the Harris family, but to the entire community," Jenkins added.
Case info: #2014L9643, Sandra Harris, Special Administrator of the Estate of David Harris v. Village of Calumet Park and Jerald Nettles, Cook Co. Circuit Court.
About Corboy & Demetrio
Corboy & Demetrio is one of the nation's premier law firms. The personal injury law firm represents individuals and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases and is renowned for its achievements in the courtroom and for its contributions to the community. The rights and concerns of its clients are at the core of Corboy & Demetrio's practice. That commitment, dedication, compassion and relentless drive have resulted in exceptional service and exceptional results for its clients. The Chicago law firm has acquired more than $3 billion in settlements and verdicts and has attained almost 600 settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million. To contact Tom Demetrio, Matt Jenkins or another Chicago personal injury lawyer at the firm, call 312-346-3191 or toll free at 800-356-3191. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about our law firm go to corboydemetrio.com.
SOURCE Corboy & Demetrio
WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?
Newsrooms &
Influencers
Digital Media
Outlets
Journalists
Opted In
Share this article