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Slager Madry Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Waterford Police Following Catastrophic Injuries Suffered by Teenager with Autism During Police Encounter

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Slager Madry LLC filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Town of Waterford and seven Waterford Police Department officers, alleging wrongdoing in a Sept. 2024 encounter that left 19-year-old Donovan Beard with quadriplegia. The filing increases legal and reputational risk for the municipality and involved parties, though it is unlikely to have broader market impact.

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Slager Madry LLC filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Town of Waterford and seven Waterford Police Department officers, alleging wrongdoing in a Sept. 2024 encounter that left 19-year-old Donovan Beard with quadriplegia. The filing increases legal and reputational risk for the municipality and involved parties, though it is unlikely to have broader market impact.

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