Opinion
22-cv-11300
02-05-2024
JOHN BRIGGS, Plaintiff, v. CITY OF DETROIT, et al., Defendants.
ORDER DENYING IN PART AND GRANTING IN PART DEFENDANT STANLEY KROPIK'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (ECF No. 29)
MATTHEW F. LEITMAN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
On February 5, 2024, the Court held a hearing on Defendant Stanley Kropik's Motion for Summary Judgment. (See Mot., ECF No. 29.) For the reasons stated on the record, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows:
1. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED to the extent it seeks summary judgment in favor of Kropik on (1) Plaintiff's claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress under Michigan state law and (2) Plaintiff's claim that Kropik violated the 4thAmendment by seizing Plaintiff without reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
2. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED to the extent it seeks summary judgment for Kropik on (1) Plaintiff's claim that Kropik used excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment when (Kropik) pushed the Plaintiff against a vehicle; (2) Plaintiff's claim that Kropik used excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment when he handcuffed Plaintiff; and (3) Plaintiff's claim under Michigan state law for assault and battery.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the parties and/or counsel of record on February 5, 2024, by electronic means and/or ordinary mail.