In what circumstances will a plaintiff not be able to sue for damages caused by the actions of an off-duty police officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from McFadden v. Sanchez, 710 F.2d 907 (2nd Cir. 1983):
2 See also Myers v. City of Rochester, 116 Misc.2d 83, 455 N.Y.S.2d 188 (Sup.Ct.1982) (rejecting punitive damage claim in state law cause of action against police officers acting within the scope of their employment).
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