Veney v. Ojeda

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ELLIS, District Judge.

In this action, plaintiff brings claims of (i) illegal seizure and excessive use of force under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against defendants F.J. Ojeda and Earl Jones, officers of the Leesburg, Virginia Police Department and (ii) assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false arrest under Virginia common law solely against defendant Jones. Defendants seek summary judgment pursuant to Rule 56, Fed. R.Civ.P., on the grounds (i) that defendants are entitled to qualified immunity and (ii) that on the basis of undisputed facts, defendant…