Friday, August 26, 2011

Ninth Circuit -- MARK YOUNG V. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

S1983 Action for officer's pepper-spraying and striking with a baton during routine traffic stop upon plaintiff's refusal to go back into the car.

No state claim for false imprisonment, as officer could have arrested. 

Error in dismissing 4A excessive force claim.

Error in granting qualified immunity.

MARK YOUNG V. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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