Bachmann v. Welby

GRIMM, Judge.

In this jury-tried case, defendant police officer appeals the trial court’s judgment awarding damages to plaintiff for injuries sustained in an automobile collision. The controlling issue on appeal is whether official immunity shields officer from personal liability. We hold that it does and reverse.

I. Background

On November 20, 1988, officer was on uniform patrol in his patrol car. While on duty, he received an all-points-bulletin indicating that there was an officer in need of aid. He notified the dispatcher that he would respond to the call and proceeded toward the location. On…