RACINE — A federal lawsuit involving the Racine Police Department and allegations of excessive use of force was paused on July 26 with a possible settlement. Andre T. Evans filed suit against Andrew Matson, of the RPD, claiming the officer violated his civil rights by tasing him unnecessarily while his family looked on during a […]
Tag: lawsuit
Posted inBusiness, City Hall, Government, Local news
Machinery Row lawsuit heading to possible settlement
RACINE — One of the multiple lawsuits stemming from the defunct Machinery Row development may be heading to settlement. The City and Community Development Authority (CDA) voted to settle the lawsuit for $385,000. Sam Azarian now has the option to accept the settlement and close the suit. The suit was filed in 2019 by Azarian […]
Posted inBreaking, Government, Local news, Police and fire
Update: Former Racine Alder John Tate malfeasance case dismissed without prejudice
Update 2:15 p.m.: Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz on Tues., April 25, dismissed without prejudice the case against former Racine Alderman John Tate II. Racine County Circuit Court Judge Eugene Gasiorkiewicz dismissed the felony charge against former Racine Ald. John Tate II of having a public interest in a private contract while holding […]