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Vos v. City of Newport Beach

Ruling by

Donald W. Molloy

Lower Court

USDC Central District of California

Lower Court Judge

James V. Selna

dissenting Judge(s)

Carlos T. Bea
Summary judgment in favor of officers improper as based on reasonableness inquiry where deadly force used and where factual question existed as to whether man attempting 'suicide by cop' presented threat warranting such force. Affirmed on quality immunity grounds.



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