Legal Opinion
Michael Leroyce Bacon v. City of Los Angeles
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided March 31, 1988No. 87-5848PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SNEED, Circuit Judge:
Bacon appeals from a summary judgment against him in his civil rights action brought against ten police officers and the City of Los Angeles. We affirm.
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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Bacon commenced his litigation in state court. On March 15, 1982, he filed a complaint for damages in the Los Angeles Superior Court. He asserted causes of action for battery, negligent employment, and violation of federal civil rights. Named defendants included the City of Los Angeles and the police officers. Bacon alleged that the police officers had used excessive force in arresting him…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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3Cited by36 opinions
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