Melanie Kelsay v. Matt Ernst
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
COLLOTON, Circuit Judge.
Melanie Kelsay sued sheriff's deputy Matt Ernst under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , alleging that Ernst used excessive force while arresting Kelsay. The district court denied Ernst's motion for summary judgment, and Ernst appeals on the ground that he is entitled to qualified immunity. We conclude that Ernst did not violate a clearly established right of Kelsay under the Fourth Amendment, so we reverse the order.
The question presented is whether Ernst is entitled to summary judgment, so while there are some disputes about the facts, we ultimately consider the evidence in the…
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