Hathcock v. Cohen

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

KENNETH A. MARRA, District Judge.

This matter was tried before the Court on August 27, 2007. Based upon the evidence presented during the bench trial, the argument of counsel and the pro se plaintiff, the post-trial submissions by the parties, and otherwise being duly advised in the premises, the Court issues these findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to Rule 52(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

I. Introduction

This action is brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and stems from events surrounding the theft from a gas station convenience…