In a 2017 incident, FBI agents mistakenly raided the wrong house in Atlanta based on GPS errors, leading to a traumatic experience for the couple inside. Hilliard Toi Cliatt and Curtrina Martin were subjected to aggressive tactics and subsequently sued for various claims following the incident. However, they faced challenges in court due to the protections afforded to government officials performing their duties, as outlined in the Federal Tort Claims Act. This Supreme Court case raises important legal issues surrounding accountability in wrongful actions by law enforcement.
The couple sued for false arrest and other claims but lost in lower courts due to government officials' immunity when performing their discretionary duties.
One of the agents identified the correct house but was misdirected by his GPS, leading to the wrongful raid on the couple's home.
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