Legal Opinion

Ashby v. City of Louisville

Court of Appeals of Kentucky

Decided November 20, 1992No. 91-CA-1703-MRPublishedCited by 37 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

GUDGEL, Judge:

This is an appeal from orders entered by the Jefferson Circuit Court in an action stemming from a tragic domestic violence incident which resulted in the death of appellants’ decedent, Betty Ashby (hereinafter Ashby). The circuit court granted a summary judgment in favor of Richard Dotson, the former Louisville Police Chief, and dismissed the claims asserted against the remaining appellees. Appellants contend that the trial court erred by concluding that appellees are immune from tort liability with respect to the incidents which led to the filing of this action. They also…

2Cases cited20 opinions

  1. Jena Balistreri v. Pacifica Police Department Al Olsen, Police Chief, Individually and as a Police AgentCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1990
  2. DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social ServicesSupreme Court of the United States · 1989
  3. De Long v. County of ErieNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
  4. Brown v. GrabowskiCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1990
  5. Haney v. City of LexingtonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1964

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3Cited by37 opinions

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