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This is a document filed in a mock court in the State of Ridgeway on Roblox.com and does not constitute real-life legal advice or information in any way, shape, or form SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF RIDGEWAY WHISPERSINS, Plaintiffs, v. T4CTICAL_H4WK, Park Ranger in the Ridgeway Park Service, in his quasi-official capacity, Defendant. No. RSC-CV-2719 COMPLAINT ______Whispersins, by and through undersigned counsel, hereby brings this action against T4ctical_h4wk and in support thereof alleges as follows– STATEMENT OF FACTS1 1. On April 14, 2024, Plaintiff Whispersins (“Plaintiff”) was operating a motor vehicle on a public road in or nearby Cyrus Acres, Ridgeway County. 2. Defendant T4ctical_h4wk (“Defendant”), Park Ranger in the Ridgeway Park Service, activated his emergency lights and siren whilst driving behind Plaintiff. 3. Defendant informed Plaintiff that he had pulled him over for driving 30 SPS over the posted speed limit in violation of § 7.07c of the Ridgeway State Vehicle Code. 4. Plaintiff was handcuffed on the scene. 5. Following a peaceful exchange of words, Defendant stated, "Ok at this point I'M gonna place you underarrest for Criminal Speeding.” 6. Plaintiff, whilst in handcuffs, was forcibly placed in the back of Defendant’s motor vehicle which displayed the words “Ridgeway Park Service” and “RANGER”. 7. Defendant then walked to Plaintiff’s motor vehicle and requested Plaintiff’s consent to conduct a search on the vehicle. 8. Plaintiff declined to give consent for the search. 9. Despite Plaintiff having denied consent for the search, Defendant proceeded to search Plaintiff’s motor vehicle against his will. 10._Defendant had not previously obtained a search warrant or a judicial order which authorized him to conduct the search. 11. _Defendant did not have legal cause to conduct the search. 1 The allegations contained in the statement of facts are chronologically ordered. 12._Defendant is certified as a peace officer by the Law Enforcement Training Center (“LETC”) and underwent thorough training and education in the same. 13._The LETC includes—as part of its regular curriculum—education and/or training on the scope of the authority of peace officers to conduct searches and seizures. 14._Defendant's search of Plaintiff’s motor vehicle was unauthorized and Defendant knew the search to be unauthorized. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 15._This Court has original jurisdiction over this Complaint under Article V, Section IV of the Ridgeway Constitution. 16._The Court’s jurisdiction is invoked in equity. 17._Venue is proper in this Court because the actions and omissions alleged in this Complaint occurred in the State of Ridgeway. PARTIES 18._Plaintiff Whispersins is a resident of the State of Ridgeway and an individual. 19._Defendant T4ctical_h4wk is a Park Ranger in the Ridgeway Park Service and a peace officer. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Official Misconduct (Violation of Rid. Civil Claims Act, 1 R. Stat. § 3114) Against T4ctical_h4wk in his quasi-official capacity 20._Plaintiff incorporates by reference each and every allegation set forth in the preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein. 21._The Ridgeway Constitution gives to persons the right “to hold … their … possessions, free from search or seizure.” Rid. Const. Art. I, Sec. III. Defendant searched Plaintiff’s vehicle without a warrant or other legal cause and thus violated Plaintiff’s right under the Ridgeway Constitution against illegal searches. Defendant’s act was unauthorized and Defendant knew the act to be unauthorized by reason of his educational background in the LETC. 22._Plaintiff is entitled to punitive damages, compensatory damages, and injunctive relief. PRAYER FOR RELIEF 0._ WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays as follows– A._For declaratory judgment that Defendant’s conduct was unauthorized; B._For awardment of compensatory damages; - 2 - C._For awardment of punitive damages; D._For awardment of attorney’s fees and costs;2 E._For a statewide permanent restraining order restraining Defendant from conducting further warantless and illegal searches;3 G._For such other, further, or different legal and equitable relief as the Court may deem Plaintiff is entitled to receive. DATED: APRIL 27, 2024 Palmer County Hall LAW OFFICE OF JOSEF SULLIVAN BY: /s/ - Josef13344 d/b/a Josef Sullivan Ridgeway Bar No. 21109 (Class 11) Counsel of Record Palmer Apartments, Suite 5B Palmer, Ridgeway Tel.: (430) 946-8594 Fax: (753) 632-2442 E-mail: [email protected] 3 In official misconduct suits, the Court is authorized to grant “injunctive reliefs restraining the individual from performing a certain action[.]” See 1 R. Stat. § 3114. 2 The amount of attorney’s fees and costs incurred remains subject to increase and will be computed upon disposition of this case. - 3 -

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