The lawsuit, filed Dec. 13 by Jaala D. Bivins, of Munhall, Allegheny County, against the borough, its police department and officer Michael Kopp tells a different story than the affidavit that detailed charges against her last December.
The lawsuit includes claims of unconstitutional seizure and arrest, excessive use of force, false imprisonment, assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and seeks unspecified damages in relation to the Dec. 11 incident. She is demanding a jury trial.
Police Chief James Miller and borough manager Andrew Spencer said Tuesday they cannot comment on litigation.
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