Post by KC on Nov 20, 2006 22:26:26 GMT -5
CLOVIS, N.M. - Clovis has settled a civil rights lawsuit that alleged a former police officer used excessive force during a traffic stop two years ago.
Federal court records show 39-year-old Charles Middleton of Colorado settled his lawsuit against the city, the Clovis Police Department and the former officer.
Middleston’s attorney, Daniel Lindsey, says the settlement was substantial, but that he could not disclose the amount. He says Middleton was pleased with the settlement.
The man’s lawsuit contended he was injured after being pulled over for allegedly speeding in August 2004.
Middleston’s lawsuit says he passed a field sobriety test but was charged with aggravated DWI. Both the speeding and DWI complaints were dismissed.
www.kobtv.com/index.cfm?viewer=storyviewer&id=28924&cat=NMTOPSTORIES
Federal court records show 39-year-old Charles Middleton of Colorado settled his lawsuit against the city, the Clovis Police Department and the former officer.
Middleston’s attorney, Daniel Lindsey, says the settlement was substantial, but that he could not disclose the amount. He says Middleton was pleased with the settlement.
The man’s lawsuit contended he was injured after being pulled over for allegedly speeding in August 2004.
Middleston’s lawsuit says he passed a field sobriety test but was charged with aggravated DWI. Both the speeding and DWI complaints were dismissed.
www.kobtv.com/index.cfm?viewer=storyviewer&id=28924&cat=NMTOPSTORIES