Legal Opinion
Cromwell v. Rapid City Police Department
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided July 25, 2001No. NonePublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLoyrien, Circuit Judge
[¶ 1.] The City of Rapid City and Officer Michael W. Lang appeal the trial court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment based upon claims of sovereign immunity under SDCL 21-32A 1. We affirm.
FACTS AND PROCEDURE
[¶ 2.] On August 1, 1997, Christopher Cromwell, was injured when a car driven by Steven B. Purchase of Rapid City, broadsided his vehicle. Purchase was intoxicated at the time of the crash and was being pursued by Rapid City Police Officer, Michael W. Lang. Cromwell’s guardian served notice of claim upon City on or about January 12, 1998. Suit was commenced by City’s admission of…
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