Legal Opinion
Jeffrey M. Kuha v. City of Minnetonka
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided May 8, 2003No. 02-1081PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MELLOY, Circuit Judge.
After fleeing a routine traffic stop in the early morning hours, the plaintiff-appellant, Jeffrey M. Kuha, was tracked to a grassy field by two police officers and a police dog. The dog, trained to bite and hold until commanded to release, bit Kuha near his groin, severing his femoral artery. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Kuha brought an excessive force claim against the City of Minnetonka and several officers 1 involved in the incident. Kuha also brought state tort claims for negligence, assault, and battery. The district court granted summary judgment to the…
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