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Cortesluna v. Leon

Ruling by

Susan P. Graber

Lower Court

USDC Northern District of California

Lower Court Judge

Jacqueline S. Corley

dissenting Judge(s)

Daniel P. Collins
Ronald Lee Gilman
Genuine issue of fact existed as to whether defendant used excessive force in kneeling on plaintiff's back when plaintiff was lying face down after being struck by beanbag rounds.



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