Banks v. Whistler

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION TYLER BANKS, ) ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) Case No. 1:25-cv-00080-SNLJ ) JOSEPH WHISTLER, BRYAN BLANNER, ) ZANE HULVEY, and ) CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, ) ) Defendants. ) MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Plaintiff Tyler Banks filed this lawsuit pursuant to

42 U.S.C. § 1983

alleging that defendants Joseph Whistler, Bryan Blanner, and Zane Hulvey used excessive force during a traffic stop and arrest in violation of the Fourth Amendment. [Doc. 1]. He also asserts a municipal liability claim against the City of Cape Girardeau. [Id.]. This…