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Peaceful protestor has all charges withdrawn and now has a civil claim against the State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Women’s offensive behaviour and remarks withdrawn as Undercover NSW Police breach LEPRA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
