Esposito v. Williamson

KELLY, Judge.

The appellee, Tony Williamson, filed a complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the City of Clearwater, City of Clearwater police officer Charles Esposito, and Diana Grimmage. Count I of the complaint alleges that Detective Esposito arrested Williamson without “arguable probable cause” in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. In this appeal, Detective Esposito challenges the nonfinal order that denies his motion for summary judgment as to count I, arguing that he is entitled to qualified immunity from suit. We reverse.

Ordinarily, police officers are entitled to qualified…