Newton v. Town of Columbia

Patricia H. Newton appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Ben Armstrong, Jr.; the Town of Columbia ("the town"); and James Green, mayor of Columbia ("the mayor"), on her claims of assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of her civil rights under color of state law (see 42 U.S.C. § 1983). We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Ms. Newton's complaint claimed that Paxton Oakley, who she alleged was her sister's husband, and Armstrong, a police officer employed by the town, had assaulted, kicked, and threatened her, thereby committing the three torts she…