A civil lawsuit can arise at the same time as an administrative or criminal investigation, and continue long after those matters have been resolved.
A use-of-force incident, arrest, vehicle collision, or other on-duty conduct can result in multiple proceedings at once, each with its own process, standards, and potential consequences. Claims arising from an arrest, use of force, or other on-duty conduct can subject an officer's decisions to years of litigation.
Law enforcement officers and first responders may be sued in their individual and official capacities, in state or federal court. Chelf Law is experienced in successfully defending officers in civil actions in courts across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Officers seek representation for matters including:
