The city of Melvindale agreed to a $1 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed against a controversial police lieutenant currently facing criminal charges.
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Melvindale settles police tasing lawsuit for $1 million, insurance carrier drops city
The city agreed to settle the case filed against Lieutenant Matthew Furman late last year, sources confirm. Neither Furman nor the city admitted any wrongdoing.
The settlement was paid by the city’s insurance carrier who, earlier this year, notified Melvindale officials that it would be dropping the city as a client in April. At least two other lawsuits are currently pending against the city…