Johnny L. Claridy v. Jason M. Golub

Defendant Jason Golub, a Lake City police officer, appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for summary judgment on the grounds of qualified and state official immunity. Defendant arrested Plaintiff Johnny Claridy in May 2009, after responding to a reported disturbance at the Claridy residence. Following his arrest, Plaintiff was charged with battery of a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, and two counts of culpable negligence, all of which charges were ultimately dismissed. He and his wife, Janie Claridy, sued Defendant in his individual capacity, asserting a § 1983…