Question of Official Immunity for Fire Inspector Directing Traffic
Daniel Herhold was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Cobb Parkway following a Braves game. He sued Zachary Siegrist, a Cobb County fire inspector, who was directing pedestrian foot traffic. Siegrist filed a motion to dismiss, asserting that he was entitled to official/qualified immunity. The trial court denied the motion but issued a certificate of immediate review, which was granted. The court of appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of Siegrist's motion to di
Limits on Use of Vehicle Sovereign Immunity Waiver
Officer Lorne Alston (“Alston”), employed by the City of Roswell (“City”) Police Department, was driving his patrol car when he learned of a high-speed pursuit in progress. Alston realized that the pursuit was heading toward his area, so he drove to a nearby intersection ahead of the chase and parked and exited his vehicle. He also obtained “Stop Sticks” from the trunk. Alston remained behind his vehicle and, when the suspect approached, the suspect swerved to avoid the St