Filed Date: 1986
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(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) The plaintiff in this case was arrested for failure to pay parking tickets, a charge which was later aqcuited. However, during his arrest, the plaintiff was handcuffed and strip searched. Plaintiff brought this suit, alleging that a strip search under those circumstances violates the Fourth Amendment. This case is closed.
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Filing Date: 1986
Case Ongoing: No
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Plaintiff Description:
Plaintiff underwent a strip and body cavity in the processing area of the Chittenden County Correctional Center following his arrest for unpaid parking tickets.
Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown
Filed Pro Se: Unknown
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
City of Burlington (Burlington, Chittenden), City
City of Burlington Police Department (Burlington, Chittenden), City
State of Vermont Department of Corrections, State
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Unreasonable search and seizure
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Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
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