Defense Verdict in False Arrest Lawsuit: Bates vs. Richardson

Derrick Jerome Bates v. Tyler Richardson et al

Case Background

On March 21, 2018, Derrick Jerome Bates filed a false arrest lawsuit against police officers Tyler Richardson, Heidi Northland, Wayne Jerman, John Does 1 through 3, Jane Does 1 through 3, and the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He alleged that his constitutional rights had been violated and he had been falsely arrested. The civil rights lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Iowa Northern (Cedar Rapids). The case was assigned to Chief Judge CJ Williams and referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts. [Case number: 1:18cv30]

Cause

On April 24, 2016, at around 3:00 p.m., Bates and his friend, L.I., were walking from Hill-Bro Store to an apartment where Bates' girlfriend lived. They noticed a police car driving slowly past them before continuing on its way. About a block from the apartment, Bates saw two police cars approaching from opposite directions. As they neared, officers, including, Defendant Tyler Richardson, Heidi Northland, and several unknown officers, exited their cars and pointed guns at Bates and L.I., ordering them to the ground. After complying, Bates and L.I. were handcuffed and searched by the officers. Richardson and Northland began questioning Bates about crimi

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Jury Clears City of Cedar Rapids Officer in False Arrest Lawsuit