Presiding Justice MANNING delivered the opinion of the court:
This appeal arises from the trial court's entry of an order imposing sanctions against the City of Chicago based on the theory of vicarious liability for its failure to secure the attendance of an arresting police officer at trial.
On August 14, 1987, defendant Francisco Echenique was arrested by Chicago police Officer Guiffra Kaizer and subsequently charged with possession of cocaine with intent...
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