Luckie v. City of Montgomery

On March 7, 1997, Christopher Luckie sued both the City of Montgomery and Corporal D.P. Griffin, individually, asserting claims of malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, assault and battery, and outrage. The City and Griffin filed a motion to dismiss, which the trial court denied.

In a letter to Luckie's attorney, the City attorney stated that he intended to file a motion for a summary judgment and requested an offer to settle the case. He also stated, "I feel very confident that I can prevail on the summary judgment and re-initiate proceedings against your client for DUI if I am forced to…