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Stonny C. Barnett v. The City of Gainesville, Florida, et. al. / Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case Number 99-1036-CA
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Stonny C. Barnett v. The City of Gainesville, Florida, et. al. / Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case Number 99-1036-CA
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney and/or Special Counsel, if insurance coverage is available, to represent the City of Gainesville, Police Chief Donald Shinnamon and Police Officer M. Birkhold, in the case styled Stonny C. Barnett, Plaintiff, v. The City of Gainesville, Florida, a Municipal Corporation; Donald Shinnamon, in his official capacity; and M. Birkhold, in her individual capacity; Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No.: 99-1036-CA.
explanation
The City of Gainesville was served with a complaint on June 24, 1999. Plaintiff, Stonny C. Barnett, alleges that on or about March 25, 1995, he was knocking on his girlfriend's apartment window at 1723 NE 8th Avenue Apt. E12, Gainesville, Florida. He states he then saw two police officers approaching the apartment. Mr. Barnett states that he jumped over the balcony and had walked approximately 100 feet when he was knocked down by a police K-9, and bitten on the lower right leg. He alleges that he was severely mauled by the police dog. Mr. Barnett states he was taken to the hospital for his injuries and that upon release was taken to the Alachua County Detention Center where the officers charged him with Burglary of a Residence. Mr. Barnett alleges the officers had no probable cause for the charge of Burglary of a Residence. Mr. Barnett alleges that he has suffered physical injury, medical expenses, lost wages, and severe mental anguish. Mr. Barnett requests compensatory damages, attorney's fees and costs and punitive damages against Officer Birkhold.