Sixth Circuit -- Maria Arnold v. James Wilder

Possible lack of probable cause to arrest where mother argues with policeman over rowdy kids.  (Mother subsequently allegedly tackled, placed in choke-hold, handcuffed, put in patrol car and pepper-sprayed.)

Arresting officer can be liable for malicious prosecution.

Introduction of covenant not to sue generated during criminal process was proper, as it went to malicious prosecution - not in for the usual reasons settlement offers are in for.

Remittur was appropriate, but too large.

Maria Arnold v. James Wilder