SWAT Team Destroys Cancer Survivor's Home

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A SWAT team destroyed a cancer survivor's home while chasing a fugitive, leading to a legal battle for compensation.

Key Points

  • SWAT team caused $50,000 in damage to Vicki Baker's home
  • Legal battle lasted for five years before ruling in favor of compensation
  • Hope for change in policies to protect homeowners in similar situations

Pros

  • Federal judge rules city must pay for damages
  • Legal strategy may help others in similar situations

Cons

  • Insurance company refused to cover most of the damage
  • City of McKinney initially refused to pay citing qualified immunity