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wlir - re the $500 mil, Chicago has paid in cop settlements - It's Chicago's general policy in just about any suit or potential suit to settle.

Posted by toblr.2 (aka liioulu) Dec 1 '15, 13:24

I mean from any quarter against the city or its disticts they will settle. The rationale being that it's cheaper than going to court, even when it isn't.

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- It isn't just the police deprtment, it's the city and its districts. And well known enough that it gets gamed. -- nm - toblr.2 Dec 1, 13:53 4
  - That makes it pretty much like any other party to a lawsuit. - pmb Dec 1, 13:55 3
    - Yeah, but it goes beyond that. - toblr.2 Dec 1, 14:08 2
      - Again, it's a simple cost-benefit analysis. They often have insurance for these things as well that dictate defense. Defending any claim - pmb Dec 1, 14:14 1
        
        The city loses millions on these too. - toblr.2 Dec 1, 14:22
interesting -- nm - Pippy Giblets Dec 1, 13:28

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wlir - re the $500 mil, Chicago has paid in cop settlements - It's Chicago's general policy in just about any suit or potential suit to settle.

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