Likely to End in a Crash? Divided State Appellate Court Denies Attempts to Hold Officers Liable in PI Suit

“Initiating a pursuit in an attempt to apprehend a fleeing offender even for minor traffic violations does not constitute willful and wanton conduct,” said Justice Michael B. Hyman, who authored the majority opinion.

       

“Initiating a pursuit in an attempt to apprehend a fleeing offender even for minor traffic violations does not constitute willful and wanton conduct,” said Justice Michael B. Hyman, who authored the majority opinion.