Walkowski v. MacOmb County Sheriff

Plaintiff, Dorothy Dian Walkowski, brought suit for battery, assault, false arrest, unlawful imprisonment, and defamation against police officers of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, and the Michigan State Police Department. Appellant here, John R. Plants, was sued in his capacity as Director of the Michigan State Police Department. Colonel Plants made motions for accelerated judgment and summary judgment, the denial of which he appeals by leave granted.

This cause of action arises out of events occurring on November 1 and 2, 1972. On the night of…