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.
Compensation awarded for client assaulted by police at pub
Client initially assaulted by partner then subject to unlawful conduct by police
Correctional officer unlawfully strip search female client
Woman denied entry at correctional facility due to unlawful strip search awarded compensation
After being unlawfully assaulted on New Year’s Eve, a minor was unreasonably detained at a local station.
Client Imprisoned as Police fail to account for changed AVO conditions
Educational institution mishandles sexual harassment allegations
Man falsely arrested after bail conditions had been removed
Youth Officers Break 15 Year Old Detainee’s Nose
Police Falsely Arrest Victim Of Vicious Assault, After He Calls 000.
APVO application used to unlawfully arrest man
Peaceful protestor has all charges withdrawn and now has a civil claim against the State
Police assault woman with dementia in care home
Civil Action Against Religious Boarding School
Unlawful strip search of an underage attendee at all-ages music festival
Compensation for historical abuse of a minor at a youth program
Offender receives compensation for excessive force used when he attempted to escape custody
Compensation for strip search conducted based on a drug dog indication
Police unlawfully assault bystander at railway station
A NSW police officer was subjected to an unlawful search by another officer.
Man Falsely Imprisoned After Police Allege AVO Breach
Police aggressively arrest women for alleged domestic assault but ignore pre-existing health conditions
Women’s offensive behaviour and remarks withdrawn as Undercover NSW Police breach LEPRA
Compensation awarded for individual on STMP list
