Henry County, Indiana — In a March hour-long interview, Henry County Sheriff John Sproles stated, "You know, I'm not concerned about bogus tort claims."
Sproles had only been a police officer for three years in 2022 when he easily won the Republican primary, which featured four contestants, and went on to become sheriff.
Notices of tort claims have been issued to Sproles's department in an abnormally high amount in the sixteen months since he took office. There are twelve claims as of Thursday, and the issue has grown costly. Additionally, it has affected Sproles's ties with other county leaders.
Sproles said, “There’s been no judgments against me. No claims paid out. These will all see their day in court."
Here, the Sheriff is not being forthright. The insurance company has offered settlements and attorneys have been employed on behalf of the county. However, as of yet, there are no verdicts or jury awards.
Pursuant to Indiana law, one must make a claim against a municipal government within six months following a loss or harm. That only holds open the plaintiff's option to file a lawsuit.
Indianapolis Civil Rights Attorney Mark Nicholson
An Indianapolis civil right attorney is at odds with the Sheriff. Attorney Mark Nicholson said, "I think the Sheriff is arrogant and believes he can get away with violating the rights of the citizens of New Castle. My law firm will do its best to defend the constitutional rights of the citizens in New Castle and throughout Indiana."
Attorney Nicholson said that if you believe your rights were violated please contact the Law Office of Mark Nicholson at 317-219-3402.
