Rawling v. City of New Haven

The sole issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of a police officer who sought indemnity for expenses incurred in defending against criminal charges for sexual assault that were ultimately dismissed. The plaintiff, Richard E. Rawling, Jr., brought this action for indemnification against the defendant city of New Haven under General Statutes § 53-39a.1 The defendant has appealed from the entry of summary judgment, claiming that its opposing affidavits raise a genuine issue of material fact as to whether the plaintiff was “in the course of his…