Cheelios v. Heavener, 7th Cir. Mar. 21, 2008
06-4125 Cheelios v. Heavener
Before RIPPLE, MANION and WOOD, Circuit Judges.
RIPPLE, Circuit Judge. James Chelios filed this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against Lindsey Heavener, a City of Joliet police officer, David Gerdes, the police chief, and the City of Joliet (collectively, the “defendants”). He alleges that the defendants violated his Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights by unlawfully arresting him and using excessive force to effectuate the arrest. The complaint also includes a battery claim based on Illinois law. The district court granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment. Mr. Chelios timely filed a notice of appeal.
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For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we reverse the judgment of the district court and remand the case for further proceedings. … Cheelios v. Heavener.
