Kidd v. Coates

Carley, Justice.

Appellees Daniel Coates, a member of a multi-agency drug unit, and David Aguilar, a City of Winder policeman, were among the law enforcement officers who executed a “no-knock” search warrant at the home of Coy Ray Gaddis. Appellees fired their weapons at Gad-dis, who was killed by a bullet from Officer Coates’ gun. Gaddis’ administratrix and members of his family (Appellants) brought this wrongful death suit against several parties, including Appellees. The trial court granted Appellees’ motions for summary judgment, finding that, in the absence of any evidence of their actual…