Morales v. Moore

Opinion

McLACHLAN, J.

In this wrongful death action, the plaintiff, John Morales, administrator of the estate of Robert Morales, appeals from the judgment of the trial court, rendered after a jury trial, in favor of the defendants, Sean Moore and the city of Milford. The sole question presented is whether the court improperly denied the plaintiffs request for a jury charge on the sudden emergency doctrine.

On February 22, 1996, Officer Sean Moore of the Milford police department responded to a dispute at 50 Locust Street. Upon arrival, Moore was confronted outside by Robert Morales, and an…