Legal Opinion
Alexander v. Riccinto
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided November 19, 1991No. Docket 115919PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Per curiam
This case arises out of an incident in which plaintiff was shot and wounded by defendant Riccinto, an off-duty Detroit police officer, as he was allegedly attempting to burglarize defendant Riccinto’s home. Plaintiff claimed tort damages and alleged liability for violation of his federal civil rights. Defendants were granted summary disposition by the trial court. Plaintiff now appeals that grant as of right. We reverse the summary disposition with regard to defendant Riccinto, but affirm with regard to the defendant city.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
On February 19, 1986, defendant Riccinto returned to…
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