PITTSBURGH — A federal judge has recommended the approval of a summary judgment and dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the city of Uniontown and three city police officers.
In 2006, Russell Brooks filed the suit claiming Uniontown officers Donald M. Gmitter, Jonathan Grabiak and Michael Garrow Sr. pursued a false charge against him for an alleged threat he made during a call to Fayette County 911.
On Wednesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan recommended approval of a motion by the city and Uniontown police following a review of the case.
According to court records, the suit was filed after an incident at Brooks home on Mount Vernon Avenue in 2004.
See Josh Krysak’s story in tomorrow’s Herald-Standard for more information.
