Graham v. Connor, No. 87-6571 (U.S. Supreme Court) (490 U.S. 386; 109 S.Ct. 1865) (May 15, 1989) (Justice Rehnquist)
In this case the Court addressed claims of a diabetic who brought a § 1983 action to recover damages for injuries allegedly sustained when law enforcement officers used physical force during an investigatory stop. Graham alleged that the officers used excessive force in violation of his right to substantive due ...
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