Butler v. City of Norman

HOLLOWAY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff James K. Butler initiated this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, seeking recovery for alleged violations occurring in connection with his arrest on February 25, 1990, in Norman, Oklahoma. Plaintiff alleges that excessive force was used, that he was denied needed medical care, and that he was forced to undergo an illegal strip search. The facts as alleged by the parties are adequately set forth in the district court’s Order on Defendants’ Motions for Summary Judgment entered on July 16, 1992. Three defendants who were sued in their individual capacities *1054appeal…