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"A Hamilton County man has filed a federal lawsuit against the Fayette County sheriff and a deputy, and a State Highway Patrol trooper, alleging excessive use of force after he was shot in the eye with a Taser." - Columbus Dispatch, May 10, 2014
"A Hamilton County man has filed a federal lawsuit against the Fayette County sheriff and a deputy, and a State Highway Patrol trooper, alleging excessive use of force after he was shot in the eye with a Taser." - Columbus Dispatch, May 10, 2014
"A Hamilton County man has filed a federal lawsuit against the Fayette County sheriff and a deputy, and a State Highway Patrol trooper, alleging excessive use of force after he was shot in the eye with a Taser." - Columbus Dispatch, May 10, 2014
MATTHEW DAVID KELLY : CASE NO: 2:14-cv-307 144 Flintstone Drive Harrison, Ohio 45030 :
Plaintiff :
-vs- :
CLINTON E. SINES : COMPLAINT AND JURY DEMAND Fayette County Deputy Sheriff in his individual capacity :
c/o Vernon P. Stanforth : Fayette County Sheriff 113 East Market Street : Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 : and : VERNON P. STANFORTH Fayette County Sheriff : in his official capacity 113 East Market Street : Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 : and : BRYAN COOK Ohio State Trooper : in his individual capacity : c/o Ohio State Highway Patrol Wilmington Patrol Post : 950 Rombach Avenue Wilmington, Ohio 45177 :
Defendants :
PARTIES
For his complaint against Defendants Clinton E. Sines, Vernon P. Stanforth, and Bryan Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 1 of 8 PAGEID #: 1 2
Cook, Plaintiff Matthew D. Kelly states as follows: 1. Plaintiff Matthew D. Kelly is a natural person who resides in the City of Harrison, Hamilton County, Ohio. 2. Defendant Clinton E. Sines is a natural person who resides in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio. At all relevant times, Sines was employed as a deputy sheriff by the Fayette County Sheriffs Office and was acting under color of state law. 3. Defendant Vernon P. Stanforth is and at all relevant times was the Sheriff of Fayette County, Ohio and employed Defendant Clinton E. Sines as an assistant deputy sheriff. 4. Defendant Bryan Cook is a natural person who at all relevant times was employed as a patrol officer by the Ohio Highway Patrol and was acting under color of state law. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 5. This action is brought under 42 U.S.C. 1983 to redress injuries to Mr. Kelly caused by Defendant Siness use of excessive force against Mr. Kelly and Defendant Cooks failure to intervene to stop Siness use of excessive force. This court has jurisdiction of this cause under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and 28 U.S.C. 1331. This court has supplemental jurisdiction of the state law claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1367(a). 6. Venue in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391(b) as the acts complained of occurred in this judicial district. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS 7. In the early morning hours of May 25, 2013, Mr. Kelly was a passenger in a pickup truck being driven southbound on Interstate 71 by his friend, Justin Runck. Mr. Kelly was asleep in the front passenger seat when State Trooper Bryan Cook signaled Runck to pull over for a traffic violation. Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 2 of 8 PAGEID #: 2 3
8. Runck pulled his pickup truck onto the inside shoulder of the highspeed lane of Interstate 71. Cooke ordered Runck from his truck and had Runck perform field sobriety tests. He then handcuffed Runck and arrested him for driving under the influence of alcohol. Cook placed Runck in the front seat of the police cruiser, which was parked directly behind Runcks pickup truck. 9. Mr. Kelly remained asleep in the front passenger seat of the pickup truck. 10. Defendant Sines arrived at the scene, left his vehicle, and stood near Cooks cruiser. Cook asked Sines to watch Runck while he went to wake up the passenger. 11. Cook opened the drivers side door of Runcks pickup in order to awaken Mr. Kelly. Cook, leaning over the drivers seat, said Partner, hey partner. When Mr. Kelly did not respond, Cook reached into the truck and shook Mr. Kellys arm and shoulder, yelling Hey, hey, hey. 12. Mr. Kelly was startled and flailed his arms over his head. He remained in the passenger seat of the pickup restrained by his locked seatbelt. Cook stepped back and shouted Wake up, wake up, get up. 13. Sines then ran to the passenger side of Runcks pickup truck and opened the door. Sines pointed his taser at Mr. Kelly and said Sheriffs Office, show us your hands. Cook said, I know youre asleep, now get out. 14. Without giving Mr. Kelly time to comply with these commands, Sines grabbed the back of Mr. Kellys sweatshirt and attempted to pull him out the passenger side of the truck. Mr. Kelly was restrained by his seatbelt; Sines continued to pull on Mr. Kellys sweatshirt so that his head and torso came outside the truck into a horizontal position. 15. Sines pulled Mr. Kelly so far from the truck that Mr. Kellys hands and then his Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 3 of 8 PAGEID #: 3 4
feet touched the pavement. But the seatbelt prevented Sines from pulling Mr. Kelly entirely free of the truck. Sine said Ill tase you. 16. Sines lost his grip on Mr. Kellys sweatshirt and he was pulled towards the truck by his seatbelt. Sines fired his taser at Mr. Kelly. A taser prong struck Mr. Kelly in his right eye. Mr. Kelly slumped into a sitting position in the open truck door, still restrained by his seatbelt. 17. Sines told Mr. Kelly to Get on the ground, get on the ground, now, get on the ground, Ill do it again, get on the ground. While his taser prong was embedded in Mr. Kellys eye, Sines activated his Taser for a second time, sending a second surge of high-voltage electricity into Mr. Kellys eye. 18. Cook then asked Sines, Has he got a seatbelt around him? Sines ordered Mr. Kelly to face away from him. Mr. Kelly complied with this order. Cook then reached through the drivers side door of the truck and unfastened Mr. Kellys seatbelt. The officers handcuffed Mr. Kelly and called for a medic to treat his injuries. 19. The taser prong remained in his eye. Mr. Kelly was taken by ambulance to Fayette Memorial Hospital and then to Ohio State University Hospital where the taser prong was eventually removed by an eye surgeon in the afternoon. The taser prong damaged the retina of Mr. Kellys eye, resulting in the near-total loss of vision of his right eye. COUNT I (42 U.S.C. 1983 - Excessive Force) (Against Defendant Sines)
20. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 19 as if fully restated herein. 21. Sines had no basis to use any force against Mr. Kelly. Sines used excessive force Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 4 of 8 PAGEID #: 4 5
when he pulled Mr. Kelly from Runcks truck, tased him in the eye, and then tased him again in the eye knowing that his taser prong was embedded in Mr. Kellys eye. 22. Siness actions were made under color of state law. They deprived Mr. Kelly of his right to be free from excessive force under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. 23. Siness use of excessive force caused significant injuries to Mr. Kelly, including permanent loss of vision in his left eye, post-traumatic stress, other psychological injuries, loss of enjoyment of life, and other injuries. 24. Under 42 U.S.C. 1983, Sines is liable to Mr. Kelly in damages in an amount to be proven at trial, plus an award of his attorneys fees. COUNT II (42 U.S.C. 1983 - Excessive Force-Failure to Intervene) (Against Defendant Cook)
25. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 24 as if fully restated herein. 26. Defendant Cook had a duty to prevent Sines from tasering Mr. Kelly. 27. Cook failed to prevent Sines from tasering Mr. Kelly. This failure resulted in injuries to Mr. Kelly, including permanent loss of vision in his left eye, post-traumatic stress, other psychological injuries, loss of enjoyment of life, and other injuries. 28. Cooks actions were made under color of state law. They deprived Mr. Kelly of his right to be free from excessive force under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. 29. Under 42 U.S. C. 1983, Cook is liable to Mr. Kelly in damages in an amount to be proven at trial, plus an award of his attorneys fees. Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 5 of 8 PAGEID #: 5 6
COUNT III (Battery under Ohio Law) (Against Defendant Sines and Stanforth)
25. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 24 above as if fully restated herein. 26. Siness actions constituted an intentional and unconsented to and unlawful offensive contact with Mr. Kelly. 27. Siness actions were motived by ill-will, hatred, and contempt towards Mr. Kelly, and were therefore malicious. 28. Under Ohio law, Sines is liable to Mr. Kelly for compensatory and punitive damages for battery in an amount to be proven at trial. 29. Under Ohio law, Defendant Vernon P. Stanforth is liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior for the damages caused by his employee, Deputy Clinton Sines. COUNT IV (Negligent Retention and Supervision) (Against Defendant Stanforth)
30. Plaintiff repeats and re-alleges the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 29 above as if fully restated herein. 31. In 1999, Deputy Sines was given a disciplinary letter for unprofessional conduct and failure to perform his duties. In 2010, he was given two reprimands for neglect of duty. In 2011, Sines was sued for violating the constitutional rights of an 18-year old female during a traffic stop. Bases on these and other incident, Defendant Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth knew or should have known that Sines was an incompetent and untrustworthy employee. 32. Stanforth negligently failed to properly train, supervise, and discipline Sines and negligently retained Sines as his employee. Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 6 of 8 PAGEID #: 6 7
33. Stanforths negligence was the proximate cause of the injuries inflicted by Sines on Mr. Kelly. 34. Under Ohio law, Stanforth is liable in damages to Mr. Kelly in an amount to be proven at trial. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Matthew D. Kelly demands judgment against Defendants as follows: i. On Count I, an award of compensatory damages against Defendant Clinton E. Sines in an amount to be proven at trial that is in excess of $5,000,000.00;
ii. On Count II, an award of compensatory damages against Defendant Bryan Cook in an amount to be proven at trial that is in excess of $5,000,000.00;
iii. On Count III, an award of compensatory damages against Defendants Sines and Stanforth in an amount to be proven at trial that is in excess of $5,000,000.00 and an award of punitive damages in an amount to be proven at trial;
iv. On Count IV on Count I, an award of compensatory damages against Defendant Stanforth in an amount to be proven at trial that is in excess of $5,000,000.00;
v. On all Counts, an award of his attorneys fees and the costs of this action; and
vi. On all Counts, such other relief as he may be entitled to in law or equity.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Jeffrey Albert Witt Jeffrey A. Witt (0066274) 119 E. Court Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 (513) 421-5297 Facsimile: (513) 721-5824 Jawitt_2001@hotmail.com Trial Attorney for Plaintiff
Plaintiff respectfully demands a trial by jury of all issues so triable.
/s/ J effrey Albert Witt_________ Jeffrey Albert Witt (#0066274) Counsel for Plaintiff
Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 8 of 8 PAGEID #: 8 JS 44 (Rev. 12/12) CIVIL COVER SHEET The JS 44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as provided by local rules of court. This form, approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States in September 1974, is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket sheet. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE OF THIS FORM.) I. (a) PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS (b) County of Residence of First Listed Plaintiff County of Residence of First Listed Defendant (EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES) (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY) NOTE: IN LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, USE THE LOCATION OF THE TRACT OF LAND INVOLVED.
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Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney, whose name and address are: If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. CLERK OF COURT Date: Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1-2 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 1 of 2 PAGEID #: 11 Southern District of Ohio Matthew David Kelly 2:14-cv-307 Clinton E. Sines, et al. Clinton E. Sines c/o Vernon P. Stanforth Fayette County Sheriff 113 East Market Street Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 Jeffrey A. Witt 119 East Court Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2) Civil Action No. PROOF OF SERVICE (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l)) This summons for (name of individual and title, if any) was received by me on (date) . I personally served the summons on the individual at (place) on (date) ; or I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name) , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there, on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization) on (date) ; or I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or Other (specify): . My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ . I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true. Date: Servers signature Printed name and title Servers address Additional information regarding attempted service, etc: Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1-2 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 2 of 2 PAGEID #: 12 2:14-cv-307 0.00 Print Save As... Reset AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the __________ District of __________ ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff(s) v. Civil Action No. Defendant(s) SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION To: (Defendants name and address) A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney, whose name and address are: If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. CLERK OF COURT Date: Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1-3 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 1 of 2 PAGEID #: 13 Southern District of Ohio Matthew David Kelly 2:14-cv-307 Clinton E. Sines, et al. Vernon P. Stanforth Fayette County Sheriff 113 East Market Street Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 Jeffrey A. Witt 119 East Court Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2) Civil Action No. PROOF OF SERVICE (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l)) This summons for (name of individual and title, if any) was received by me on (date) . I personally served the summons on the individual at (place) on (date) ; or I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name) , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there, on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization) on (date) ; or I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or Other (specify): . My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ . I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true. Date: Servers signature Printed name and title Servers address Additional information regarding attempted service, etc: Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1-3 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 2 of 2 PAGEID #: 14 2:14-cv-307 0.00 Print Save As... Reset AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the __________ District of __________ ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff(s) v. Civil Action No. Defendant(s) SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION To: (Defendants name and address) A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney, whose name and address are: If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. CLERK OF COURT Date: Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1-4 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 1 of 2 PAGEID #: 15 Southern District of Ohio Matthew David Kelly 2:14-cv-307 Clinton E. Sines, et al. Bryan Cook c/o Ohio State Highway Patrol Wilmington Patrol Post 950 Rombach Avenue Wilmington, Ohio 45177 Jeffrey A. Witt 119 East Court Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 AO 440 (Rev. 06/12) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2) Civil Action No. PROOF OF SERVICE (This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l)) This summons for (name of individual and title, if any) was received by me on (date) . I personally served the summons on the individual at (place) on (date) ; or I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name) , a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there, on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization) on (date) ; or I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or Other (specify): . My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ . I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true. Date: Servers signature Printed name and title Servers address Additional information regarding attempted service, etc: Case: 2:14-cv-00307-GLF-NMK Doc #: 1-4 Filed: 04/02/14 Page: 2 of 2 PAGEID #: 16 2:14-cv-307 0.00 Print Save As... Reset
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