Davis v. Clifford

LUCERO, Circuit Judge.

LaTonya Davis, proceeding pro se, brought this action against four Lakewood Police Department officers and the City of Lakewood (the “City”). She alleges that the officers used excessive force in arresting her for a misdemeanor offense. Upon stopping Davis’ car, which had a license plate with a handicapped symbol, for driving with a suspended license, Officer Todd Clifford called for additional assistance; several police cars arrived and officers began pounding Davis’ car with their batons, demanding she exit the vehicle. Fearing for her safety, Davis asked the officers…