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Russell v. Wright

District Court, W.D. Virginia

Decided January 4, 2013No. Civil Action No. 3:11-cv-00075PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GLEN E. CONRAD, Chief Judge.

This case involves claims brought by Anita Russell, the representative of Daniel Russell, against Deputy Denney Wright and TASER International, Inc. The claims against Wright are for the use of excessive force in violation of the United States Constitution, state law claims for gross negligence and assault and battery, and a claim seeking punitive damages. The claims against TASER are for breach of the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, failure to warn, a general negligence claim, and a claim for punitive…

2Cases cited68 opinions

  1. Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1986
  2. Harlow v. FitzgeraldSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
  3. Graham v. ConnorSupreme Court of the United States · 1989
  4. Pearson v. CallahanSupreme Court of the United States · 2009
  5. Scott v. HarrisSupreme Court of the United States · 2007

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3Cited by13 opinions

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  2. Fleck v. General Motors LLC, 14-CV-8176District Court, S.D. New York · 2016
  3. Acord v. StilleyDistrict Court, W.D. Virginia · 2024
  4. Estate of Deandre Bethea v. HowserDistrict Court, E.D. Virginia · 2020
  5. Jones v. City of DanvilleDistrict Court, W.D. Virginia · 2021

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