Johnson v. Morris

KELLEY, Justice.

By this action respondent Jon Johnson seeks damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for alleged violation of his federal civil rights by three law enforcement officers. 1 Additionally, he seeks damages on various state tort claims. The three officers and their governmental employers were originally named as defendants. 2 Following discovery the trial court eventually granted summary judgment on both Johnson’s federal and state tort claims to the six named defendants. On appeal, summary judgment in favor of all defendants except Van Hal was affirmed; but the summary judgment in favor of…