Legal Opinion
Cook v. State, Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Office of State Police
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided February 10, 2006No. 2005 CA 0475PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDowning, J.
|?This matter arises from a lawsuit against a Louisiana State Police trooper for allegedly using excessive force when arresting a driver suspected of driving while intoxicated. The Louisiana State Police, the trooper’s employer, was also sued. For the following reasons we affirm the judgment rendered in accordance with the jury verdict that dismissed plaintiffs action.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Plaintiff-appellant, Ernest L. Cook, was stopped1 for suspicion of driving while intoxicated as he and his wife were returning from the Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in Morgan City. Louisiana State…
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2Cases cited8 opinions
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- State v. CataneseSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1979
- Barrel of Fun, Inc. D/B/A the Music Factory v. State Farm Fire & Casualty CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1984
- Evans v. DeRidder Mun. FireSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2002
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