Q: I live in a multi-resident shared home. Two of the f tenants Have made five frivolous 911 calls ”reporting” me.
On the basis of two of the frivolous calls I was arrested and spent the night in jail. The charge was meritless and was dismissed. After the fifth 911 call, the police warned the false reporters to stop making unwarranted 911 calls or they would face legal consequences. Do I have any legal recourse against the individuals who made the five frivolous 911 calls that falsely reported me? Do I have any legal recourse against the police department who falsely arrested and held me in jail because of one of the 911 calls?
A:
more info would be needed.
However, you can always sue for intentional infliction of emotional distress.........the challenge will be to find a lawyer that would take the case on a contingency.
if you can afford a lawyer on an hourly you will be able to find many lawyers.
chances are the potential defendant does not have substantial assets and if you get a big verdict you will not be able to collect.
you can, however, sue in small claims court for up to $10k and that may be your best choice.
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