Landry v. A-Able Bonding, Inc.

EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff Brian Anthony Landry appeals the district court’s final judgment dismissing his civil rights claims, brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and his state law claim for false imprisonment. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand to the district court with instructions.

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The facts material to Landry’s appeal are not in dispute. Landry was charged with felony theft in Lafayette, Louisiana. He entered a bail bond agreement with Defendants A-Able Bonding, Inc., et al. (collectively “A-Able”). In violation of the terms of the bail bond agreement, Landry…