State ex rel. Conway v. Dowd

HOFF, Judge.

Plaintiff Michael Bachmann, a motorist injured in a collision with a police car, brought a cause of action against Officer James Wel-by for alleged negligence in his choice of route and speed. Following a jury trial, the trial court entered judgment in favor of plaintiff and denied the officer’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or new trial. The officer appealed and this court held that the officer’s decision regarding what route to take and what speed to travel in responding to an all-points bulletin was a “discretionary act” and therefore the officer was entitled…