EXCESSIVE FORCE ARREST: Fact issue as to reasonableness of force in allegedly jamming bad checks arrestee’s foot under seat of patrol car precludes dismissal of assault & battery… other claims/motions properly dismissed… Knisely reversed, affirmed (IOR I-3(d)). [Read more…]
Mental commitment
MENTAL COMMITMENT: Right to be present (testify)… sufficiency of evidence… commitment affirmed… Fagg affirmed (IOR I-3(d)). [Read more…]
$945,000 verdict, 3 Hispanic deputies, retaliation
VERDICT: $945,000, 3 Hispanic deputy sheriffs, no discrimination but adverse employment actions by County, Sheriff, deputies, retaliation, 1st-amendment, punitives. [Read more…]