Haeg v. City of Pocatello

BISTLINE, Justice.

Plaintiff, Leo V. Haeg, a diabetic, went into insulin shock while operating his car, became unconscious, and was then arrested by City of Pocatello (City) police officers. Haeg’s action against the City is premised on a claim of false arrest, assault and battery, and City’s negligence in hiring the police officer who allegedly committed the tortious acts. Alleging no special damages, he seeks substantial general damages. On City’s motion, the action was dismissed. City’s motion was based on the “exceptions” provision of the Idaho Tort Claim Act (ITCA) of 1971, applicable…