Bell v. City of Los Angeles

A. HOWARD MATZ, District Judge.

1. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Robert Bell brings this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Defendants City of Los Angeles, Detective Dennis Derr, and Officer Cynthia Torres for false arrest, unlawful search of his vehicle, malicious prosecution, and unlawful detention.1 Presently before the Court is Defendants’ motion for partial summary judgment.2 Defendants seek summary judgment on all claims with respect to the City of Los Angeles. With regard to the individual defendants, Defendants seek summary adjudication on all claims except for the unlawful detention claim.…