Officers who are sued under § 1983 for injuries resulting from the use of a Taser have been awarded summary judgment in approximately ______ percent of cases in which summary judgment is requested.

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Officers who are sued under § 1983 for injuries resulting from the use of a Taser have been awarded summary judgment in approximately 80 percent of cases in which summary judgment is requested, according to a study published in the Journal of Law and Criminology. This means that the majority of cases that go to court do not find the officers liable for the injuries caused by the use of a Taser.

Officers Who Are Sued Under § 1983 for Injuries Resulting