Alkein Coates v. D. Keistler

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND ALKEIN COATES., Plaintiff, v. Civil Action No.: SAG-24-1369 D. KEISTLER, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION Alkein Coates, who is currently incarcerated at Jessup Correctional Institution (“JCI”), brings this civil rights action against “D. Keistler,” 1 alleging excessive force. ECF No. 22 at 1-3. On October 17, 2025, Defendant moved to dismiss the Amended Complaint or, in the alternative, for summary judgment in his favor. ECF No. 68. Coates filed a response in opposition (ECF No. 70), and Defendant replied (ECF No. 71). The matter…