Bret F. Maness, Appellant v. John Daily, Eric Smith, Tinamarie Buffington, Thad Hamilton, Eric Spitzer, Clifton…

Summary

The court affirmed summary judgment for the two state troopers on Maness's excessive-force and state-law tort claims because their conduct was objectively reasonable, did not violate a clearly established right, and was protected by qualified immunity. It also affirmed the attorney-fee award on the state-law claims but vacated the fee award related to the federal claims and remanded for findings on frivolousness and allocation of fees. No separate opinions were issued.