Anna Barnes was involved in a car accident, she left the scene on foot and was located by EPPD responding officers who believed she was under the influence of alcohol, and hit her several times with an open palm.

The City of El Paso attempted to have the case thrown out of court. 

However, federal Judge Kathleen Cardone is allowing liability claims against the officer involved in the alleged assault, as well as a second officer who was a bystander to the incident. Barnes’ claims regarding EPPD’s use of excessive force can proceed, according to the judge’s ruling.

she was not intoxicated at the time of the crash or when she was detained by EPPD.

https://www.ktsm.com/local/parts-of-lawsuit-against-ep-police-officers-can-proceed/