Galinger family files suit against Janet Hinds for officer’s death

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The family of Chattanooga Police Officer Nicholas Galinger have filed a lawsuit against Janet Hinds.

The suit accuses her of speeding and driving under the influence when her car hit Galinger, who was checking on an overflowing manhole cover.

The suit claims “Hinds fled the scene without an ounce of remorse.”

The family accuse Hinds of gross negligence and are asking for $10 million in compensatory and punitive damages.