Adams v. Thompson

JOHN V. PARKER, Chief Judge.

In these consolidated actions, plaintiffs claim damages for alleged deprivation, under color of state law, of their right to be free from unlawful arrest and detention under the Fourth Amendment. The actions are brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 1 against the arresting state police officer and jurisdiction over such actions is vested in this court by 28 U.S.C. § 1343(a)(1). Plaintiffs also assert pendant claims for damage under Louisiana law arising out of the same activities and the defendant, Trooper Thompson, has filed a counterclaim against both defendants,…