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Kenneth L. Baxter v. Deputy Richard Johnson, Deputy Brian Swinford and Marion County Sheriff's Office

Date: 04-19-2002

Case Number: 00-CV-1254

Judge: McKinney

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Plaintiff's Attorney: Richard A. Waples, Indianapolis, Indiana

Defendant's Attorney: Paul L. Belch, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana for Marion County. John C. Ruckelshaus of Rockelshaus, Roland, Kautzman & Hasbrook, Indianapolis, Indiana

Description:

Mentally disable man claimed that a Marion County Sheriffs deputies falsely arrested and mistreated him. On October 28, 1999, Mr. Baxter was locked outside the condominium in the 2900 block of Eagle's Crest Circle that he shared with his ill mother. Neighbors, who did not know Baxter, called the police because of Baxter's pacing back and forth in front of the apartment. Mr. Baxter's mother, who suffered from Parkinson's disease, was unconscious on the floor of her apartment and remained there until the next day.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $3 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Kenneth L. Baxter v. Deputy Richard Johnson, Deputy Brian...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $3 million.

Which court heard Kenneth L. Baxter v. Deputy Richard Johnson, Deputy Brian...?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, IN. The presiding judge was McKinney.

Who were the attorneys in Kenneth L. Baxter v. Deputy Richard Johnson, Deputy Brian...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Richard A. Waples, Indianapolis, Indiana. Defendant's attorney: Paul L. Belch, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana for Marion County. John C. Ruckelshaus of Rockelshaus, Roland, Kautzman & Hasbrook, Indianapolis, Indiana.

When was Kenneth L. Baxter v. Deputy Richard Johnson, Deputy Brian... decided?

This case was decided on April 19, 2002.