Faye Black v. City of Memphis

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT MEMPHIS1 February 19, 2009 Session FAYE BLACK v. CITY OF MEMPHIS Appeal from the Circuit Court for Shelby County No. 52438 TD Rita L. Stotts, Judge No. W2007-02562-COA-R3-CV - Filed August 13, 2009 This is a wrongful death case against a municipality. In 1987, the plaintiff’s teenage son was shot and killed by a police officer. The plaintiff sued the officer and the municipality, asserting claims under both federal and state law. Years of proceedings and delay ensued. By 2005, the only remaining claims were state law claims against the municipality. The…