Today the Eight Circuit upheld the dismissal of actions for excessive force in a Taser case and upheld the dismissal of claims against the municipality and supervisor in concluding that the force used was reasonable under the circumstances and if not, was not in violation of clearly established law. Failure to train and supervisory liability are baseless without a violation of the person's rights. Brossart v. Janke http://media.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/17/06/161412P.pdf Charles W. Thompson, Jr. Executive Director and General Counsel International Municipal Lawyers Association, Inc. 51 Monroe Street Suite 404 Rockville, Maryland 20850 202-466-5424 x7110 Direct: 202-742-1016 Cell: 240-876-6790 Plan ahead: IMLA's Annual Conference October 14- October 18, 2017 - Niagara, Ontario, Canada (Passport required) IMLA's Annual Seminar and Section 1983 Defense Conference - April 20- April 23, 2018 Washington, DC