Allen V. Muskogee (1997) (20 Feb 1994 Jahr – 17 Jul 1997 Jahr)

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The case involves a §1983 action against the City of Muskogee, claiming inadequate training of police officers led to a fatal shooting. The plaintiff argues that the officers' actions, deemed contrary to proper police procedures, indicate inadequate training. Dr. Kirkham, the plaintiff's expert, criticizes the officers' behavior and opines that improper training was the cause. The court concludes that evidence supports an inference of inadequate training, and the City's failure to provide specific training content does not rebut this inference. The court rejects the City's reliance on Evers v. General Motors Corp., distinguishing Dr. Kirkham's deposition from a conclusory affidavit. The court finds a direct causal link between training and the constitutional deprivation, supporting a §1983 claim. The district court's summary judgment in favor of the City is reversed and remanded. One judge dissents, asserting that the evidence is insufficient, the plaintiff failed to establish deliberate indifference, and the decision contradicts the Supreme Court's precedent.

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