Hanson v. City of Snohomish

Gerald Hanson appeals the summary judgment dismissal of his action against the City of Snohomish and Police Chief Patrick Murphy (hereinafter collectively referred to as the City) for malicious prosecution, false arrest and imprisonment, negligent investigation, and violation of his civil rights. Hanson maintains that the trial court erroneously applied the doctrine of collateral estoppel in dismissing his action. Hanson also sued for defamation based on a press release issued by the City of Snohomish Police Department. The trial court denied the City's motion for summary judgment on the…