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California High Court Sides With Police in Fight Over Chases

The California Supreme Court on Monday rejected a lawsuit that could have made it easier to hold police in the state liable for crashes during pursuits. A state law that gives law enforcement agencies broad protection from lawsuits arising from …

L.A. Grand Jury Finds Police Chases Cause Unnecessary Injuries, Deaths

A grand jury has found police chases in Los Angeles, Calif., are causing “unnecessary bystander injuries and deaths” and recommended police and sheriff’s officers undergo additional training to reduce the likelihood of crashes during pursuits, according to a report released …

Man Sues Maryland Police Over Fiery Crash That Killed 3

A man who survived a Maryland police chase that ended in a fiery crash with three dead has sued the Montgomery County police department. The Washington Post reports that a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million in damages was filed …