City of Lexington, Kentucky Settles Lawsuit for $1.2M After Woman’s Wrongful Arrest

A Lexington woman who was handcuffed and taken to the ground outside a local hospital has reached a $1.2 million settlement with the city.

Linda Trapp’s March 10, 2022, trip to CHI St. Joseph East following a fall ended with her arrested for trespassing after Lexington Police said she resisted arrest. The arrest left her with a broken leg and roughly $500,000 in medical bills, according to a lawsuit she later filed against the city.

The City of Lexington recently settled with Trapp for $1.2 million for the actions of Officer Myles Foster.

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