The City of Fort Lauderdale is going to stand trial in a high-profile police brutality case. The blog covered this case, which has generated nationwide media coverage, back at the motion to dismiss stage. Now, after Judge Ruiz denied motions for summary judgment filed by Fort Lauderdale, the City will be defending its policies, procedures, and officer conduct in front of a jury. It wasn't a total victory for the Plaintiff, LaToya Ratlieff, as the individual officers were able to prevail on qualified immunity grounds. The Sun Sentinel covers the order, which is excerpted below, here. Wonder if the City will try to settle before trial.
22-61029 - Ratlieff v. FTL Et Al. - Order on Cross Motions for Summary Judgment by John Byrne on Scribd
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