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THOMPSON v. RAHR

No. 16-35301.

885 F.3d 582 (2018)

Lawrence L. THOMPSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Sue RAHR, Head Sheriff's Officers/and Department, Defendant, and Pete Copeland, Deputy Sheriff Officer; King County Sheriff's Department, in all, Defendants-Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Filed March 13, 2018.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Benjamin Michael Flowers (argued), Jones Day, Columbus, Ohio, for Plaintiff-Appellant.

Endel R. Kolde (argued), Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Seattle, Washington, for Defendants-Appellees.

Dissent by Judge Christen.

OPINION

In recent years, the use of force by police officers making traffic stops has flared into a national debate of renewed importance. At the same time, the doctrine of qualified immunity in the excessive force context has continued to evolve. This appeal presents a question at the intersection of the Fourth...

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