Potts v. Hill

KENNEDY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Robert A. Potts appeals the district court’s order granting summary judgment to defendant M.E. Hill. Plaintiff argues that the district court erred when it determined that defendant’s search of plaintiffs vehicle did not violate plaintiffs constitutional rights and that, even if there *331were a violation, defendant was entitled to a qualified immunity defense.

BACKGROUND

The events in question took place on March 2, 1996. Defendant, an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper, observed plaintiff driving an automobile at 84 M.P.H. in an area where the posted speed limit…