Vernon Trujillo v. Ronald Goodman

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• finding that intent of officer was essential element of plaintiffs excessive force claim
• applying due process analysis since it was the only claim the plaintiff pressed on appeal
• plaintiff stated cause of action for excessive force where police threw heavy metal flashlight at plaintiff, which caused a depressed skull fracture and required immediate surgery
• a trial court’s decision not to grant a new trial will not be overturned absent a showing of a clear abuse of discretion

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