Claims
Clifton Scott Dilley alleges Louisiana State Trooper Kasha Domingue used excessive force by shooting him during a traffic stop on July 10, 2018. Dilley was a left rear passenger in the stopped vehicle and poses no threat. The suit brings claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for excessive force against Domingue in her individual capacity, along with state-law claims of vicarious liability and negligent failure to supervise and train against the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police. Domingue asserted qualified immunity. The case was stayed multiple times pending Domingue's criminal prosecution and administratively closed in October 2021 before being reopened in October 2022. Master Trooper Barry Ward conducted the investigation and prepared the Investigative Report, which included scene photographs, surveillance video from a nearby grocery store, witness audio/video statements, and a search warrant application.