City of Birmingham v. Thompson

The question is whether, under the following facts, the City of Birmingham (Birmingham) is liable for a tort allegedly committed by one of its employees. We hold that Code 1975, §11-47-190,* the statute governing municipal tort liability, permits plaintiff Thompson's cause of action, and we affirm the judgment in his favor

Plaintiff was incarcerated in the Birmingham City Jail on the charge of destroying private property. While plaintiff was in jail, he was allegedly beaten by police officers for refusing to change into a prison uniform. Plaintiff brought suit against Birmingham, alleging that…