Arrestee brought action against city police chief and arresting officer, asserting claims that included ones for assault and battery, false arrest, defamation, and libel, all of which related to her arrest for theft and attempting to elude police.
The Circuit Court denied motion by police chief and officer for summary judgment based on immunity. Police chief and officer petitioned for a writ of mandamus.
The Supreme Court held that:
- Arresting officer had State-agent and statutory peace-officer immunity from arrestee’s claims, and
- Police chief had State-agent and statutory peace-officer immunity from arrestee’s claims.