Riggsbee v. United States

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• finding that the decedent suffered from a serious medical need due to 3 risks associated with his cocaine ingestion
• finding that the plaintiff met the objective prong where the officers observed him ingest cocaine, and he admitted to them that he ingested up to three grams of cocaine
• finding that the officers were aware of 22 a detainee’s medical condition where the officers witnessed the detainee’s drug consumption, he 23 told the officers of his drug consumption and displayed signs of distress
• finding that the officers were aware of a detainee's medical condition and disregarded a substantial risk of harm where the officers witnessed the detainee's drug consumption, he told the officers of his drug consumption and he displayed signs of distress
• “Under New York law, [m]unicipalities are immune from liability based on the discretionary acts of their employees-including police officers – provided the actions of the officers were not inconsistent with acceptable police practice.”

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