Legal Opinion
Glenn Dale Simkunas v. Michael Tardi and Robert Troy
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided May 3, 1991No. 89-3126PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COFFEY, Circuit Judge.
Glenn Dale Simkunas brought this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in which he alleged that his arrest for the 1982 murder and rape of Susan Schaaf was without probable cause in violation of his constitutional rights under the fourth and fourteenth amendments. He also alleged claims of false arrest and malicious prosecution in violation of Illinois law. Named as defendants were the City of Hickory Hills; its police chief, Peter Hurst; and four of its police officers, Michael Tardi, Robert Troy, Al Yodicka and Charles For-sythe. On stipulation of the parties, the…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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3Cited by35 opinions
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- Gerald R. Wollin v. Bruce Gondert, Deputy Sheriff, Joseph Seidel, Deputy Sheriff and Jefferson County, WisconsinCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1999
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