Chase

Chicago, Illinois — A Cook County jury has awarded almost $80 million to the family of a 10-year-old girl who tragically died during a police chase in Chicago in 2020, marking a significant verdict in a city grappling with issues around policing and public safety. The decision came after the city acknowledged its responsibility for the incident that took the life of Da’Karia Spicer. Deliberations were focused solely on determining the compensation amount, which far exceeded the city’s suggested range of $12 million to $15 million. After considerations and final statements, the jury decided on … Read more

Chicago, IL — A Cook County jury has decided to award $79.8 million to the family of Da’Karia Spicer, a 10-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a high-speed police chase in Chicago in 2020. The city previously admitted responsibility for her death, leaving the jury to determine the compensation amount. During the trial, city representatives suggested a financial compensation of between $12 million and $15 million. However, after considering the final arguments, the jury awarded a significantly higher amount to the Spicer family on Wednesday. Da’Karia was traveling in a Honda Accord with … Read more