United States Third Circuit

Jutrowski v. Township of Riverdale, 17-2594

Held that a motorist who was kicked in the face during his arrest, breaking his eye socket, could pursue conspiracy claims against the four police officers at the scene, all of whom denied kicking him or seeing who did. The motorist did not know which of the officers had kicked him. The Third Circuit held that this doomed his excessive-force claim. However, the panel allowed him to continue litigating his claim of an unconstitutional after-the-fact conspiracy to cover up misconduct, reversing summary judgment in relevant part.  

Appellate Information

• Decided
• Published 2018/09/12

Judges

• Krause

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel

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