H. B., a Minor, Individually and as Successor in Interest to Michelle Lee Shirley, By and Through His Guardian ad Litem, Ronnie Shirley v. City of Torrance, California, et al.
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In a 42 USC § 1983 action where videos capturing the claimed use of excessive force are open to multiple interpretations as to whether the use of lethal force was objectively reasonable because of an "actual or imminent" threat to officers or third parties, does Scott v. Harris, 550 U.S. 372, 127 S.Ct 1769, 167 L.Ed. 2d 686 permit the court to decide the excessive force issue on summary judgment?
In a 42 USC § 1983 action where videos capturing the claimed use of excessive force are open to multiple interpretations as to whether the use of lethal force was objectively reasonable because of an 'actual or imminent' threat to officers or third parties, does Scott v. Harris, 550 U.S. 372, 127 S.Ct 1769, 167 L.Ed. 2d 686 permit the court to decide the excessive force issue on summary judgment?