Larry Dunn v. Brian Mc Millian

**Police Officer Wins Case After Dog Bite Incident During Search** Larry Dunn sued Montgomery County, Maryland and officer Brian McMillian after a police dog bit him during a search for a missing intoxicated minor. Dunn claimed he was wrongfully terminated from his job and that officers used excessive force against him during the incident. The court ruled in favor of the defendants. Officer Greene (who appears to be involved in the case) received qualified immunity protection on the excessive force claim, meaning he cannot be held personally liable for the dog bite that occurred while searching for the missing person. The court found that even though the dog bite was unintended, the officer's actions were reasonable under the circumstances. The wrongful termination claim under state law was sent back to state court for dismissal. This case shows how difficult it can be for workers to win lawsuits against government employers and police officers. Qualified immunity is a strong legal protection that shields government employees from personal liability when performing their duties, even when someone gets hurt. Workers considering legal action against government agencies should understand that these cases face significant legal hurdles and may be hard to win.