Police win appeal over liability in
death of woman in custody
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of police and dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence in the 2020 death of a woman while she was in custody in suburban Detroit.
The court ruled recently there was not enough evidence to show Harper Woods police were “grossly negligent” in how they handled Priscilla Slater.
Slater and a boyfriend were arrested in June 2020 after a disturbance that involved gunshots at a motel.
There was no dispute that Slater had consumed an excessive amount of alcohol before her arrest.
She died of natural causes in a Harper Woods lockup, roughly 36 hours later.
The court ruled recently there was not enough evidence to show Harper Woods police were “grossly negligent” in how they handled Priscilla Slater.
Slater and a boyfriend were arrested in June 2020 after a disturbance that involved gunshots at a motel.
There was no dispute that Slater had consumed an excessive amount of alcohol before her arrest.
She died of natural causes in a Harper Woods lockup, roughly 36 hours later.
Fundamentals of PSC’s offered online
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Fundamentals of Problem-Solving Courts” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) online Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4-5, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
This training will focus on the fundamentals of a successful problem-solving court, such as screenings and assessments, the team approach, team meetings and review hearings and treatment.
Other topics that will be addressed include drug testing, behavioral responses, confidentiality and due process along with data and evaluation matters.
This training is required for judges and coordinators of programs receiving first-year funding through any SCAO problem-solving court grant program, and new problem-solving court teams and team members are encouraged to attend.
It is also recommended for more-experienced team members who want a refresher.
For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.
This training will focus on the fundamentals of a successful problem-solving court, such as screenings and assessments, the team approach, team meetings and review hearings and treatment.
Other topics that will be addressed include drug testing, behavioral responses, confidentiality and due process along with data and evaluation matters.
This training is required for judges and coordinators of programs receiving first-year funding through any SCAO problem-solving court grant program, and new problem-solving court teams and team members are encouraged to attend.
It is also recommended for more-experienced team members who want a refresher.
For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.
IABAM schedules annual Winter Gala
The Italian American Bar Association of Michigan will host its 91st Annual Winter Gala benefitting Friends of Foster Kids on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Elevate in Detroit.
Attendees are asked to help Friends of Foster Kids by bringing a new toy for a child of any age (or by providing a nominal monetary donation).
All toys will be distributed to local foster children during the holiday season.
Cost for the gala is $170 per person. The event is open to non-members. Reservations are limited.
Visit www.iabam.com/events or email IBAM President Salvatore Amodeo at samodeo@taft.com to register.
Attendees are asked to help Friends of Foster Kids by bringing a new toy for a child of any age (or by providing a nominal monetary donation).
All toys will be distributed to local foster children during the holiday season.
Cost for the gala is $170 per person. The event is open to non-members. Reservations are limited.
Visit www.iabam.com/events or email IBAM President Salvatore Amodeo at samodeo@taft.com to register.
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