Manners v. Cannella

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The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment for police officers in an action alleging excessive force and malicious prosecution. The court held that the officers had probable cause to arrest plaintiff where he ran a stop sign and did not violate clearly established constitutional law during his arrest by using reasonable force. Therefore, the officers were entitled to qualified immunity from the civil rights claims. Furthermore, a finding of probable cause barred plaintiff's claim for false arrest under state common law. View "Manners v. Cannella" on Justia Law