Hinson v. City of Greensboro

McCullough, Judge.

Defendants City of Greensboro, David Wray, and Randall Brady appeal from a trial court’s interlocutory order, denying their motions to dismiss plaintiff James Hinson’s complaint, except as to plaintiff’s claim for punitive damages against defendant City of Greensboro. Based on the following reasons, we reverse the trial court’s denial of defendants’ motion to dismiss with respect to plaintiff’s State claims against defendant City of Greensboro and defendants David Wray and Randall Brady in their official capacities.

I. Background

On 30 May 2008, plaintiff James Hinson filed a…