McDaniel v. City of Seattle

Shawn K McDaniel brought a civil action for damages against the City of Seattle (the City) arising out of his arrest by Seattle police officers on February 26, 1988. McDaniel appeals the trial court's ruling that evidence illegally obtained and suppressed in his criminal trial was admissible in his civil trial. He also contends that the trial court erred in dismissing his claim for malicious prosecution. We affirm.

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Facts

On February 26, 1988, Seattle police officers responded to a reported armed fight involving a "black, Mexican and a white", taking place outside of an apartment building which…