Denise Coley, et al v. Lucas County, Ohio, et al

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OPINION and JUDGMENT filed : The judgment of the district court denying qualified immunity to Defendants Schmeltz, Gray, and Telb regarding Plaintiffs claims of excessive force and failure to train is AFFIRMED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the district court s denial of statutory immunity under Ohio law to Defendant Telb is AFFIRMED. The case is REMANDED to the district court for further expedited proceedings consistent with the opinion of this court. Decision for publication. Eugene E. Siler, Jr., Jeffrey S. Sutton, and Jane Branstetter Stranch (AUTHORING), Circuit Judges. [14-3134, 14-3136, 14-3137]

Case: 14-3134

Document: 49-1

Filed: 08/21/2015

Page: 1

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
Deborah S. Hunt
Clerk

100 EAST FIFTH STREET, ROOM 540
POTTER STEWART U.S. COURTHOUSE
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202-3988

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www.ca6.uscourts.gov

Filed: August 21, 2015
Mr. Thomas Joseph Antonini
Robison, Curphey & O'Connell
Four SeaGate, Ninth Floor
Toledo, OH 43604

Mr. Dennis A. Lyle
Anspach Meeks Ellenberger
300 Madison Avenue, Suite 1600
Toledo, OH 43604

Mr. Joel Louis Levin
Mr. Aparesh Paul
Levin & Associates
1301 E. Ninth Street, Suite 1100
Cleveland, OH 44114

Mr. Joseph S. Simpson
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
1000 Jackson Street
Toledo, OH 43604-5573

Re: Case No. 14-3134/3136/3137, Denise Coley, et al v. Lucas County, Ohio, et al
Originating Case No. : 3:09-cv-00008
Dear Counsel,
The court today announced its decision in the above-styled cases.
Enclosed is a copy of the court's opinion together with the judgment which has been entered
in conformity with Rule 36, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Yours very truly,
Deborah S. Hunt, Clerk
Cathryn Lovely
Deputy Clerk
cc: Ms. Geri M. Smith
Enclosures
Mandate to issue.