Turner v. Green

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ROVNER, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

This is an action for recovery of damages due to alleged false arrest and police brutality. The case is currently before the court on defendants’ amended motions for summary judgment on Counts I and III of the three-count complaint. 1 The parties agree on the essential facts relevant to these motions. For the reasons described below, defendants’ motions are granted.

II.COUNT ONE

In Count I, plaintiff alleges that he was arrested on July 4, 1982, and that the assault charges placed against him were groundless. On September 15,…