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Judge upholds $28.5 million verdict in Sterling firefighter’s death, rejects Rock Falls’ legal defenses

Summary by Shaw Local
A Whiteside County judge has upheld a jury’s finding that the city of Rock Falls and two former fire chiefs are financially liable for the death of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos, who died in a basement while fighting a house fire in December 2021.

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Shaw Local broke the news on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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