title
SCOTT MEYER V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, FRANKLIN JAMES, POLICE OFFICER, MICHAEL PRESTON, POLICE OFFICER, ET AL; COURT CASE NO. 1:15-CV-185 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney and/or special counsel if insurance coverage is available to represent the City and individual officers in the case styled Scott Meyer v. City of Gainesville, Gainesville Police Department, Franklin James, Police Officer, Michael Preston, Police Officer, et al; Court Case No. 1:15-CV-185.
explanation
On September 10, 2015, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Scott Meyer. The Plaintiff alleges defamation, false arrest, false imprisonment, and conspiracy to false arrest as a result of his arrest for his failure to provide proof of registration and for the unlawful use of a temporary tag. Mr. Meyer claims to have sustained pain and suffering, harm to his reputation, monetary loss and severe emotional and psychological distress. Mr. Meyer is seeking injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorney's fees and costs.