Town of Merrillville v. Blanco

OPINION

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Appellant-defendant Town of Merrillville appeals the trial court’s judgment in favor of appellee-plaintiff Officer Peter Blanco III on issues involving violations by the Town of Merrillville of the Indiana Open Door Law. The facts most favorable to the judgment are recited below.

On June 3,1992, charges were filed against Officer Peter Blanco III (“Blanco”) as a result of an incident that occurred on April 25, 1992. The incident concerned Blanco’s arrest of Randy J. Williams for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. It was alleged that Blanco used excessive force while…