Hrichak v. Pion

ORDER ON MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL

JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR., District Judge.

Despite a jury verdict to the contrary, George T. Hrichak firmly believes that Deputy Sheriffs Michael Pión and Michael Dunham should be held civilly responsible for their alleged use of excessive force against him in effecting an arrest. Claiming three legal errors, two arising from defense counsel’s closing argument and one from an evidentiary ruling, he demands a new trial. The Court concludes that no error occurred, much less error that would justify a new trial, and denies his motion.

I. STATEMENT OF FACTS

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