This sounds like an “eminent domain” case even if it was for a short period of time. I don’t think that Kelso will rule here, but the use of force by the police should be grounds for a lawsuit on its face (illegal seizure, since there was no search involved).
Also reckless endangerment, esp. if a child was present.
Destruction of private property.
Abuse of power.
Brandishing a firearm against an innocent party.
The list of sueable offenses could just keep going on.
Remember, this is Harry Reid territory where the law is what he/Dems say it is, not what is written.
Here is the problem.
To win in a civil case, plaintiff must show LIABILITY and DAMAGES.
Judge threw out on liability grounds. Had he not, what were plaintiff’s damages, a new front door and one day’s house rental?
City probably already fixed the door!
Case is a non-starter.