Jessie Verdun v. City of Santa Paula

I. INTRODUCTION

On July 17, 2024, plaintiffs Jessie Verdun and Veronica Vester (“plaintiffs”) filed this action against the following defendants: the City of Santa Paula (“the City”); the Santa Paula Police Department; Commander Allen Macias; Sergeant Cody Madison; Officer Chris Chennault; Officer Jessica Brunick; and Does 1-10 (“defendants”). Dkt. 1 (“Compl.”). Plaintiffs allege six claims for relief, all pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983: (1) unreasonable seizure in violation of their Fourth Amendment rights; (2) excessive force in violation of their Fourth Amendment rights; (3) false arrest in violation of their Fourth Amendment rights; (4) retaliation in violation of their First Amendment rights; (5) failure to intervene and prevent the violation of their constitutional nghts; and (6) unconstitutional policies and practices by the City. Compl. 4 59-81. On September 24, 2024, defendants filed the instant motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ complaint. Dkt. 12 (“Mot.”). On October 28, 2024, plaintiffs filed their opposition. Dkt. 17 (“Opp.”). On November 11, 2024, defendants filed their reply. Dkt. 18 (“Reply”). On November 18, 2024, the Court held a hearing. Having…