Lamb v. City of Decatur

ORDER

BAKER, District Judge.

This class action alleges violation of the plaintiffs’ civil rights. The action arises out of a demonstration marking the one year anniversary of a lock-out at the Staley Manufacturing Plant in Decatur, Illinois. At the demonstration, police sprayed pepper spray into the crowd of demonstrators. Count I of the amended complaint alleges violation of the Fourth Amendment as prohibited by 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Count II alleges a conspiracy to violate the constitution and § 1983. Counts III-VI allege state law violations. The defendants have moved for summary judgment as to…