Civil Law Case Studies
Read about the many cases where O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors have successfully sued the police on behalf of our clients. We litigate for things like unlawful arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
- Jake Edwards
- March 10, 2026
Our client, Alex*, sued the NSW state after the police unlawfully arrest him at
- Jake Edwards
- March 29, 2026
In 2019*, our client, John*, was unlawfully stopped and searched by the police. He
- Wilson Tighe
- March 14, 2026
Our client suffered physical and sexual abuse whilst at an Army Apprentice School. At
- Jake Edwards
- March 20, 2026
Police Sued For Assault, Battery And False Imprisonment In 2021*, police arrested our client,
- Jake Edwards
- March 19, 2026
This involved our client, Ryan*, who was seriously injured by a police officer. Ryan
- Jake Edwards
- March 10, 2026
Our client, Fiona*, was pregnant when the police arrested her. The police claimed she
- Wilson Tighe
- March 29, 2026
This case involved serious allegations of a pattern of systemic physical, psychological, and sexual
- Jake Edwards
- March 10, 2026
Warning: The following article refers to sexual assault and may be distressing for some
- Jake Edwards
- March 10, 2026
We changed the name, location, and other details to protect our client’s privacy. NSW
- Wilson Tighe
- March 19, 2026
Indigenous Woman Wins Claim Against NSW Police For Assault Our client, Maria*,
- Wilson Tighe
- March 19, 2026
Black Lives Matter Protestors Win Claim Against NSW Police We represented a group of
- Sidnie Sarang
- March 25, 2026
This case involved our client, a man called Paul*, who was sexually abused
- Wilson Tighe
- March 10, 2026
We changed the names, location, and details to protect our client’s identity* Racial profiling
- Sidnie Sarang
- March 26, 2026
*Details such as name, dates, and locations are changed to protect our client’s privacy.
- Peter O'Brien
- March 14, 2026
Seeking Justice for Abuse whilst in the Care of the State of Victoria
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Background: Jane was in her yard, saying goodbye to her children as they prepared
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Following a lecture event at the University of Sydney (USYD), Richard decided to partake
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Police unlawful conduct with an individual who suffers from a complex neurological disorder At
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
In early 2018, Caleb* dropped off his mother at Dulwich Hill Light rail station
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
At O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors, we are committed to protecting your rights and
- Peter O'Brien
- March 14, 2026
Cancer diagnosis delayed by prison officers’ failure to take him to medical attention While
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Client unlawfully stopped and searched Rebecca* had gone to support and care for an
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Background: What Happened Tim* was in possession of knife and his mother contacted the
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Police use breach of the peace to dispose of domestic disagreements In this case
- Peter O'Brien
- July 28, 2024
Background: What happened Lily* was a young person in a NSW juvenile correctional centre,
