Procedurally Postured
In which court did Mr. Starks file his lawsuit?
Northern District of Mindiana
The use of force policy at issue in this case is Policy # what?
28
What statute forms the basis of Starks' complaint?
42 U.S.C. s 1983
How old was Jonathan Starks when Officer Davis seized him?
17 years old
The Gas City Chipotle serves what quality of food, according to Benny Groove Shaker?
"Lowkey mid"
What type of motion did the trial court grant that is the basis of the current appeal?
Motion for summary judgment
According to the use of force policy at issue in this case, officers are directed to maintain what kind of "defensive awareness?"
Heightened
In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court held claims under the Fourth Amendment must be "objectively reasonable."
Graham v. Connor
How long (roughly) did Starks walk in front of the bank?
7 minutes
How many years had Officer Davis been a member of the Gas City Police Department (at the time of the Opinion Below)?
5 years
In this case, the trial court ________ the claims against the City and Officer Davis. (it can only occur with pairs)
Bifurcated
In the month preceding Starks' seizure, what was the percent increase in attempted burglaries in Gas City?
40%
In order to establish liability in a "failure to train" case (such as Starks'), the governmental entity must act with what?
Deliberate indifference
How long did Officer Davis maintain a low-ready fire position after unholstering his service weapon?
10 seconds
How much time elapsed between the meeting of Gas City Police Department's lieutenants and chief, and issuance of the revised use of force policy?
3 weeks
Which court issued the Opinion Below?
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourteenth Circuit
The use of force trainings were not uniform in instructors. What was uniform, however, in the presentations?
Slides
According to Monell v. Department of Social. Svcs. (1978), municipalities cannot be held liable (in claims like Starks') under what common law theory of liability?
Respondeat Superior
What was the lettering on Starks' sweatshirt during the seizure?
"Gucci"
What is the name of the local Gas City newspaper?
Gas City Times
Which judge authored the majority portion of the Opinion Below?
Judge Larry
What kind of animal is hunted in Gas City, according to the Opinion Below?
Snipes
What legal doctrine holds that officers are entitled to liability-protection (in claims like Starks') if the law was not "clearly established?"
Qualified immunity
In the three (3) years before the Opinion Below, how many federal civil rights lawsuits were filed against Gas City Police Department (GCPD)?
12
What is the name of the Gas City Police Chief?
Harold Callahan