Legal Opinion
Cynthia Wellington, Guardian of the Estate of Robert D. Gravelle v. Brian L. Daniels, Darrel W. Stephens and City of Newport News, Virginia
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided September 19, 1983No. 82-2096PublishedCited by 252 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MURNAGHAN, Circuit Judge:
Cynthia Wellington, guardian of the Estate of Robert D. Gravelle, appeals the rejection of claims for damages for personal injuries sustained by Gravelle when he was struck in the head with a Kel-lite type flashlight, by Brian L. Daniels, a Newport News policeman. The injury resulted in a fractured skull, complete body paralysis and severe reduction in mental capability. Included as defendants were Police Officer Daniels for his alleged unreasonable force in arresting Gravelle and Chief of Police George C. Austin and the City of Newport News for their failure to train…
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