Lists of civil lawsuits brought against Chicago PD

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 to 11), I hereby request the following records:

Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2009 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the department.

This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.

I request that all fees be waived for this request because I am a journalist -- employed by the Boston Globe and MuckRock -- and intend to use the requested information to educate the public.

I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Hello,

I apologize for the broadness of my request. If you could simply provide me with one list of all civil lawsuits brought against the police department since Jan. 1, 2009, I would appreciate it.

Other cities I have requested the same documents from have been able to narrow their searches down to only civil rights and tort lawsuits brought against their respective police departments. If you are able to do so, that would be even better, but I understand that not all systems are the same.

I hope this helps, but please don't hesitate to call or email me with any questions.

Todd Feathers
MuckRock News
608-698-5806

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 to 11), I hereby request the following records:

A list of all closed civil lawsuits brought against the Chicago Police Department since Jan. 1, 2009. If possible, I would prefer that the list be limited to civil rights and tort lawsuits and include settlement and judgement amounts, but if that is not possible with your system I understand.

I request that all fees be waived for this request because I am a journalist -- employed by the Boston Globe and MuckRock -- and intend to use the requested information to educate the public.

I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Todd Feathers

Hello,

I'd like to make sure that this revised request reached your office. If possible, would you mind acknowledging receipt?

Thanks so much,
Todd Feathers