Reckless Driving and Qualified Immunity

This chapter discusses a case in which a family sued an officer for reckless driving resulting in a wrongful death. The Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit determined that the law was clearly established and allowed the family to sue the officer under the 14th Amendment. The chapter explores the consequences faced by the officer and the settlement reached by the city, as well as Judge Gorsuch's separate opinion suggesting pursuing such cases in state court.