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Charles Cox v. Andrew D. Stallings, et al.
Date: 12-13-2024
Case Number: C-02-CV-21-1797
Judge: NA
Court: Circuit Court, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description:
On December 30, 2018, appellee Corporal Andrew Stallings, a police officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department ("AACPD"), responded to a call for police assistance at the residence of appellants Charles and Annette Cox. There, Missy, the Coxes' three-year-old, 116-pound, Cane Corso Mastiff ran out of the house as Stallings approached. Stallings, who later testified he was in fear of imminent harm, shot and killed Missy. The Coxes sued Stallings, alleging four violations of their rights under the Maryland Declaration of Rights and one Longtin[1] claim of unconstitutional custom, pattern, or practice by a law enforcement agency.
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Key Phrases Police shooting of dog. Maryland Declaration of Rights. Expert testimony admissibility. Use of force training. Cane Corso breed characteristics.
Annapolis, Maryland personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a government tort claim theory.
On December 30, 2018, appellee Corporal Andrew Stallings, a police officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department ("AACPD"), responded to a call for police assistance at the residence of appellants Charles and Annette Cox. There, Missy, the Coxes' three-year-old, 116-pound, Cane Corso Mastiff ran out of the house as Stallings approached. Stallings, who later testified he was in fear of imminent harm, shot and killed Missy. The Coxes sued Stallings, alleging four violations of their rights under the Maryland Declaration of Rights and one Longtin[1] claim of unconstitutional custom, pattern, or practice by a law enforcement agency.
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Key Phrases Police shooting of dog. Maryland Declaration of Rights. Expert testimony admissibility. Use of force training. Cane Corso breed characteristics.
Outcome:
Judgment in favor of the Defendants.
Affirmed
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Charles Cox v. Andrew D. Stallings, et al.?
The outcome was: Judgment in favor of the Defendants. Affirmed
Which court heard Charles Cox v. Andrew D. Stallings, et al.?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, MD. The presiding judge was NA.
Who were the attorneys in Charles Cox v. Andrew D. Stallings, et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Annapolis Personal Injury Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.
When was Charles Cox v. Andrew D. Stallings, et al. decided?
This case was decided on December 13, 2024.