U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Dec. 30, 2009
Cop Denied Immunity
A Coronado cop who tasered from behind a man dressed only in boxer shorts must answer the man's civil lawsuit, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Monday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A Coronado cop who used a taser on a man dressed only in boxer shorts after pulling him over for a seat belt infraction doesn't merit qualified immunity and must answer the man's civil lawsuit, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Monday.
The panel, in concluding use of the taser was constitutionally excessive, voted 3-0 to affirm U.S. District Judge Larry A. Burns o...
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