The term of legal causes of action (lawsuits) where a person sues another over a “matter of the heart” have long been referred to as “heart balm” lawsuits. Illinois is in the minority of states that allow such causes of action, although that comes to an end on January 1, 2016.
Causes of Action for Police Misconduct and Brutality
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In terms of filing a lawsuit for police misconduct, there are several federal and state causes of action. In terms of a federal cause of action, a claim is typically brought under 42 U.S.C. section 1983. This section provides that [e]very person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any … Read more