LITTRELL v. FRANKLIN

No. 03-2534, 03-2790.

388 F.3d 578 (2004)

Patricia LITTRELL, Appellant/Cross-Appellee, v. Daniel Jake FRANKLIN, in his official and individual capacities, Appellee/Cross-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Filed: November 2, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Susan T. Lusby of Rogers, AR. Doug Norwood of Rogers appeared on the brief.

Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the appellee was Jeannette Denham of North Little Rock, AR.

Before MORRIS SHEPPARD ARNOLD, BEAM, and MELLOY, Circuit Judges.


MELLOY, Circuit Judge.

On February 9, 2001, Officer Daniel Jake Franklin responded to a concerned motorist's report of possible drunk driving. When Officer Franklin arrived on the scene, he initiated a traffic stop of Patricia Littrell's vehicle. Ms. Littrell readily admitted she was intoxicated, and Officer Franklin attempted to place her under arrest. The apprehension ultimately resulted in a deep laceration on Ms. Littrell's forehead and a broken right arm. Believing...

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