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ENGLISH v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

No. 09-7150.

643 F.3d 297 (2011)

Christol ENGLISH, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jason Taft, Appellant v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and Kevin McConnell, Detective, Metropolitan Police Department, in both his official and individual capacities, Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided July 1, 2011.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gregory L. Lattimer argued the cause and filed the briefs for appellant.

Carl J. Schifferle , Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, argued the cause for appellees. With him on the brief were Peter J. Nickles , Attorney General, Todd S. Kim , Solicitor General, and Donna M. Murasky , Deputy Solicitor.

Opinion for the Court by Circuit Judge ROGERS.

ROGERS, Circuit Judge:

A jury found for the District of Columbia government and a detective of the Metropolitan Police Department ("MPD") (together, "the government"), in this case alleging a section 19831 claim for the use of excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment and common law claims for assault and battery. Appellant, as personal representative of her brother's estate, sued to recover damages for the shooting death of...

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