Ciaglo v. Fanning

From a judgment in favor of the counterplaintiffs, Gregory Ciaglo and Susan Ciaglo, Katie Fanning, administratrix of the estate of Robert Slaughter, deceased, appeals.

The facts which led to the instant case are as follows.

While on duty on February 9, 1973, Detroit police officer Gregory Ciaglo was shot in the face at close range. Shortly thereafter, Robert Slaughter, a suspect in the shooting, was beaten during his apprehension by other members of the Detroit police force. On February 14, 1973, Slaughter died as a result of injuries received in the beating.

On January 17, 1975, Robert…