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Jason French, Joshua French, and Ellen Garber v. Deputy John Doe, et al.

Date: 03-01-2007

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Joyce Draganchuk

Court: Circuit Court, Ingham County, Michigan

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Amos Williams, Detroit, Michigan

Defendant's Attorney:

Bonnie Toskey, Lansing, Michigan

John McGlinchey, Landsing, Michigan

Description:

Jason French, Joshua French and Ellen Garber sued five Ingham County, Michigan Deputy Sheriffs claiming that their rights were violated by the deputies when they responded to a complaint by neighbors that a reception given by French for some friends was too loud. When French refused to comply with demands made by the officers, they pepper-sprayed and arrested him and others who got involved in the struggle to arrest French. Jason was eventually found not guilty of resisting arrest.

The defenses asserted by defendants are not available.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for Jason only for $1 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unavailable
Defendant's Experts:
Unavailable
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Jason French, Joshua French, and Ellen Garber v. Deputy J...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for Jason only for $1 million.

Which court heard Jason French, Joshua French, and Ellen Garber v. Deputy J...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Ingham County, Michigan, MI. The presiding judge was Joyce Draganchuk.

Who were the attorneys in Jason French, Joshua French, and Ellen Garber v. Deputy J...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Amos Williams, Detroit, Michigan. Defendant's attorney: Bonnie Toskey, Lansing, Michigan John McGlinchey, Landsing, Michigan.

When was Jason French, Joshua French, and Ellen Garber v. Deputy J... decided?

This case was decided on March 1, 2007.