BUTERA v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

No. 00-7008.

235 F.3d 637 (2001)

Terry E. BUTERA, Individually, and as Personal and Legal Representative of the Estate of Eric Michael Butera, deceased, Appellee, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, et al., Appellants.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided January 9, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles F.C. Ruff argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs were Kevin C. Newsom, Robert R. Rigsby, Corporation Counsel, Charles L. Reischel, Deputy Corporation Counsel, and Donna M. Murasky, Assistant Corporation Counsel.

Daniel A. Rezneck, General Counsel, was on the brief for amicus curiae District of Columbia Financial Responsibility & Management Assistance Authority.

Paul Mogin argued the cause for appellee. On the brief were Brendan V. Sullivan, Jr., John G. Kester, Peter C. Grenier and James M. Ludwig. J. Alan Galbraith entered an appearance.

Before: EDWARDS, Chief Judge, ROGERS and GARLAND, Circuit Judges.


Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge ROGERS.

ROGERS, Circuit Judge:

This appeal arises from the tragic death of 31-year-old Eric Butera while he served as an undercover operative for the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. Mr. Butera's mother, Terry Butera, sued, on her own behalf and on behalf of her son's estate, the District of Columbia and the four police officers who engineered the undercover operation, alleging that they...

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