Funari v. Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND * RICHARD FUNARI, * * Plaintiff, * * v. * Civil No. SAG-20-3474 * MD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY * & CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, et al., * * Defendants. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MEMORANDUM OPINION On January 17, 2024, a jury returned verdicts awarding Plaintiff Richard Funari $2,750,000 in compensatory damages for his claims of excessive force, battery, and gross negligence against Defendants Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (“MDPSCS”) and its two correctional officers, Joseph Reed and Damon Lann. ECF…