Morgan v. Moss

DONALDSON, Judge.

Hugh B. McCall, the director of the Alabama- Department of Public Safety (“the director”), appeals the judgment of the Limestone Circuit Court (“the trial *1108court”) finding him in contempt and imposing sanctions, against him in the amount of $1,500. Because the process leading to the adjudication of contempt was insufficient, we reverse.

Facts and Procedural History

Joshua Derek Morgan, as administrator of the estate of Jamie Lee Gossett, deceased, filed a wrongful-death claim against, among others, Alabama State Trooper Heath Moss, alleging that Moss had negligently and/or…