Claim: Mother says 4-year-old son taken without cause

Claim: Mother says 4-year-old son taken without cause

A woman has filed a claim against the city alleging the police department played a role in unlawfully taking her son because the man she was dating was involved in a pending child abuse case, according to documents.

Jill Randall filed a claim on Sept. 8 citing violation of civil rights, false arrest and infliction of emotional stress after her 4-year-old son was taken from her on March 8, 2010, according to the claim.