Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Eighth Circuit -- Victoria Johnson v. James Carroll

 Appropriateness of force during arrest a matter for trial, given contested facts.

Remand for consideration of costs for state law claims.

Summary judgment granting qualified immunity for state law claims was error.

Dissent - Officers used appropriate force.

Victoria Johnson v. James Carroll
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