For example, in Chicago, a local law firm noted that proving simple negligence isn’t enough to sue the city (4). They explained that you’d have to prove “willful and wanton misconduct” that caused harm or exhibited a “conscious disregard” for public safety. An example of this kind of disregard, they added, is an instance of police brutality or excessive force.In addition to proving negligence, many city governments enjoy what’s known as “sovereign immunity” — essentially making it illegal to sue them unless ...