Q: Can I sue a city for ignoring pleas for help because of abuse by their employee ? Police Officer.
I am separated from my husband which is a police officer and I have begged his chief and the mayor for help to stop him and they sweep it under the rug,They know he does it on duty,uses their car and leaves the city to chase me,he has been arrested for domestic violence and still has his job and still hurts me and nobody will do anything, I need an attorney to stop him and make them pay for not listening to me and allowing me to still be hurt, this has been going on for 3 years now and I have tried to document everything and I have just had to have him arrested again this week and he has already came back on my property, Please someone help me before he kills me ! I am already in the system of the AG victims unit but I am scared and need help now ! I don't know where else to turn ! He just keeps getting away with everything !
A:
You are not the first person to face this problem, and you will not be the last. However, assuming that the facts are as you say, a good, aggressive plaintiff's lawyer stands a good chance of filing suit and winning and getting you meaningful relief and damages. Naturally, these kinds of cases are not easy, but they are by no means impossible. Here's a hint: Look for a good, aggressive lawyer in an Alabama city and county other than your own. Some lawyers are reluctant to go up against politicians and police in their own home town or county.
Good luck finding the right lawyer and good luck with your case.
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