Altshuler v. City of Seattle

John Altshuler appeals from a judgment, entered following a jury verdict, dismissing tort and civil rights claims against Seattle Police Officer Edward Haynes. He contends the trial court erred in concluding that Officer Haynes was entitled to qualified immunity with respect to Altshuler's false arrest claims. We affirm.

This appeal arises from an incident that occurred on the evening of May 23, 1986, when Altshuler was arrested for, among other things, resisting arrest. The same incident was the subject of an earlier criminal appeal, Seattle v. Altschuler, 53 Wn. App. 317, 766 P.2d 518 (1989)…