Mary Sallenger, as the Administrator of the Estate of Andrew B. Sallenger, Deceased v. Brian Oakes, James Zimmerman, and Jason Oliver

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• concluding that there was jurisdiction because there were purely legal issues to resolve despite the mention of some disputed facts
• concluding that there was jurisdic- tion because there were purely legal issues to resolve despite the mention of some disputed facts
• holding that blows with fists and a flashlight to the back of a head may be deadly force
• concluding that repeated punches and blows with a flashlight after suspect was handcuffed constituted unreasonable and excessive force
• reversing grant of qualified immunity because “[viewing the' facts in the light most favorable to the plaintiff,” the right to be free from excessive force was clearly established
• “Recognizing the urgency of denials of qualified immunity, [a denial of] summary judgment on these grounds is deemed a ‘final judgment’ under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and is immediately appealable.”

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