Galesburg Council voting on $180,000 settlement for Steven Coleman lawsuit
The Galesburg City Council will vote Monday on settling a federal lawsuit with the former owner of Uptown Bar, Steven "Champ" Coleman. Aldermen can approve a $180,000 settlement for Coleman which doesn't admit wrongdoing on the part of the city but avoids further liability. The City will make a portion of the payment, estimated to be approximately $140,000, with the remainder being paid by the City's insurer. Coleman filed suit against the City and four Galesburg Police officers in 2019 claiming his 4th amendment right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure was vio...
Source: wgil.com