Providence Top 20 Legal Settlements

# 20. False Imprisonment or Unlawful Search

# of Cases: 1

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $1,500

#19. Retirement Benefits

# of Cases: 1

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $2,500

#18. Other Property Loss or Damage Caused by Police

# of Cases: 1

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $3,000 

#17. Auto Accident (Involving Barricades or Construction)

# of Cases: 4

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $3,324

#16. Property Damage (General)

# of Cases: 4

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $4,225

#15. Property Damage or Personal Injury (Caused by Tree)

# of Cases: 5

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $6,563 

#14. Slip and Fall (School)

# of Cases: 1

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $7,500

#13. Slip and Fall (General)

# of Cases: 4

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $7,802 

#12. Collision Between City Vehicle and Object

# of Cases: 3

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $8,525

#11. Personal Injury (General)

# of Cases: 5

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $16,300

#10. Excessive Use of Force by Police

# of Cases: 2

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $20,000

#9. Wheelchair Stuck in School Bus Doors

# of Cases: 2

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $20,000

#8. Property Damage Caused by Motor Vehicle Accident

# of Cases: 3

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $39,595

#7. Collision Between City Vehicle and Other Vehicle

# of Cases: 27

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $68,605

#6. Freedom of Speech Violation

# of Cases: 1

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $75,000

#5. Motor Vehicle Accident (General)

# of Cases: 7

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $87,000

#4. Potholes

# of Cases: 391

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $95,399

#3. Property Damage Caused by Backed up Sewer

# of Cases: 6

Case Type: Legal Claim

Total Amount Paid Out: $119,569

#2. Slip and Fall (General)

# of Cases: 4

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $123,700

#1. Personal Injury Caused by Motor Vehicle Accident

# of Cases: 16

Case Type: Lawsuit

Total Amount Paid Out: $325,900