Lusk v. Roberts

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

JOHN V. PARKER, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff, Nathaniel Lusk, brings this action against Officer Edward Roberts of the Baton Rouge Police Department, the City of Baton Rouge, the Chief of Police, the Baton Rouge City Police Department and the unnamed liability insurer for the City, alleging violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and § 1985 by reason of an alleged illegal assault, arrest and detention. Jurisdiction over such actions is vested in this court by 28 U.S.C. § 1343(a)(3). Plaintiff also asserts pendent claims for damages under Louisiana law arising out of the…