Larry Bryant v. City of Chicago

Larry Bryant, an Illinois inmate, appeals both the dismissal of his untimely civil-rights suit against the City of Chicago and several of its police officers, as well as the denial of his motion for post-judgment relief. We vacate the district court’s order and remand for further proceedings.

On August 20, 2010, Mr. Bryant was riding his bike on a Chicago street when he was stopped by two police officers, searched without a warrant and arrested for possessing a controlled substance. He was arraigned on September 23, and a couple of months later was released after a favorable ruling on a motion…