From the Files of a Security Expert Witness

Chapter 10

A Summarization of Cases Based on the Theory of Liability, False Arrest/False Imprisonment, or Excessive Use of Force

This chapter is a summarization of cases based on the theory of liability, false arrest/false imprisonment, or excessive use of force.

Keywords

asphyxiation; court trial; excessive use of force; mistrial; jury trial; shoplifting; theory of liability

Contents

Faratoom v. City University

James v. Quickway Markets

Garcia v. Grand Lion Hotel and Casino

Hickham v. The Municipal Zoo

Johnson v. Dandy Markets

Washington v. Clouse and Fine’s Department Stores

Faratoom v. City University

The plaintiff, Karim Faratoom, is an employee of the university and manager of the central computer system. He arrives late one morning due ...