Legal Case Summary

Colbert v. Fontana P D


Date Argued: Fri Oct 24 2008
Case Number: 07-55858
Docket Number: 7851338
Judges:Fletcher, Paez, Duffy
Duration: 25 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Colbert v. Fontana P.D.** **Docket Number:** 7851338 **Court:** [Specify court, if applicable] **Date Filed:** [Specify date] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** [Plaintiff's Name], represented by [Attorney's Name, if applicable] - **Defendant:** Fontana Police Department, represented by [Attorney's Name, if applicable] **Background:** The case of Colbert v. Fontana P.D. involves issues related to [briefly describe the nature of the case, such as civil rights violations, police misconduct, personal injury claims, etc.]. The plaintiff, Colbert, alleges that the Fontana Police Department committed [specific actions that led to the lawsuit], leading to [describe the consequences, such as physical harm, emotional distress, etc.]. **Facts of the Case:** - On [incident date], Colbert was involved in an encounter with officers of the Fontana Police Department. - [Detail specific facts of the encounter, including the actions taken by both Colbert and the police officers]. - Colbert claims that the actions of the police officers were [describe the nature of the alleged wrongdoing, e.g., excessive force, unlawful arrest, violation of rights]. **Claims:** The plaintiff, Colbert, raised several claims against the Fontana Police Department, including: 1. **[Claim 1 - e.g., Excessive Force]**: Alleging that officers used unreasonable force during the incident. 2. **[Claim 2 - e.g., False Arrest]**: Claiming that Colbert was unlawfully detained without proper justification. 3. **[Claim 3 - e.g., Violation of Constitutional Rights]**: Asserting violations of [specify rights, e.g., Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures]. **Legal Issues:** Key legal issues in this case include: - Whether the police actions constituted excessive force under [mention relevant legal standards or statutes]. - The applicability of qualified immunity for the officers involved. - The evidence presented to support the claims made by Colbert. **Outcome:** [If available, provide details about motions filed, decisions made, or any settlements reached. If the case is still ongoing, state that as well.] **Significance:** This case highlights [discuss implications for law enforcement practices, community relations, or civil rights, depending on the case outcome or ongoing proceedings]. --- **Note:** Please fill in the placeholders with specific details relevant to the case, including dates, names, and outcomes, which could be found in case files or court records.

Colbert v. Fontana P D


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