COLEMAN V. FRIERSON
814 F.2d 1142 (7th Cir. 1987)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a suit under 42. U.S.C. 1983.
FACTS: Coleman (P) was a special investigator authorized to investigate police
corruption. His investigation led to the mayor's office and suddenly P was summarily fired.
P sued the Village of Robbins, its mayor, and the police chief (D). D's answer denied the
allegations but D were willfully delinquent during the discovery phase and the judge imposed
default as to liability as the sanction. The trial was as to damages and the jury gave the
verdict to P for $500,000 in compensatory and punitive damages. D made motions to set aside
the verdict on grounds of res judicata, the allegations are insufficient to state a claim
upon which relief may be granted, and P had no property or liberty interest in his
employment.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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