Gibeault v. City of Highland Park

Plaintiff instituted this action for damages due to an alleged assault and battery committed upon his person on April 28, 1968, at the Highland Park police headquarters by four of defendant’s police officers. Plaintiff alleged in his complaint that as a result of this attack he was bruised and injured in and about his head and genitals. Plaintiff further claimed that he had endured great pain and suffering which had necessitated and would further necessitate medical treatment for alleviation of the injuries and suffering. Plaintiff’s ad damnum clause sought actual damages of $10,000 and…