William Fowler v. Steve Burns

KETHLEDGE, Circuit Judge.

Greene County, Tennessee Detectives John Huffine, Mike Fincher, and James Randolph arrested William and Linda Fowler for concealing a stolen lawn mower. After questioning the Fowlers, the detectives thought the evidence was insufficient for a conviction, so they released the Fowlers without filing charges. The Fowlers thereafter sued the detectives, primarily alleging that they lacked probable cause for the arrest. The detectives moved for summary judgment on numerous grounds, including qualified immunity. The district court granted the motion in part. The detectives…