Lawsuits
Lawsuits involving American Fork policing. Select a linked case name to open the profile tab containing its court records and supporting documents.
Statuses reflect the available records and reporting. A reported settlement is distinguished from one explicitly confirmed in court records or a settlement agreement. A stipulated dismissal means dismissal by agreement of the parties; it does not by itself establish a settlement or payment.
Ongoing Cases
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Booker v. City of American Fork et al.
Case Status: Ongoing
Aaron Booker filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit on November 2, 2026, against the City of American Fork, Bronson Kitchen, and unidentified defendants following his May 21, 2026 traffic stop. Case No. 1:26-cv-00221-DBP.
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Norcross et al. v. City of American Fork et al.
Case Status: Ongoing
Sheldon David Norcross, Tyler Matthew Shaw, Sierra Nicole Lauts, and Steven Allen filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit on October 14, 2026, against American Fork City and 13 police officers. Case No. 2:26-cv-01008-RJS.
The plaintiffs are four companions of Ben Schneider (Reckless Ben). Schneider is not a plaintiff; the records are available on his encounter profile.
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Thorpe et al. v. Cedar Hills City et al.
Case Status: Ongoing
Janene Thorpe and members of her family filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit in April 2023 against American Fork City, Cedar Hills City, several AFPD officers, and others concerning entry into their home, use of force, and an underlying neighbor dispute. Case No. 2:23-cv-00242-AMA-DAO.
The available docket through September 28, 2026, shows continuing litigation.
Closed Cases
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Greenland v. Cannon et al.
Case Status: Dismissed with prejudice by stipulation (agreement of the parties); settlement reported
Cody Wayne Greenland alleged excessive force and other constitutional violations arising from his arrest. The court dismissed all claims with prejudice on July 21, 2022. Case No. 2:22-cv-00137-RJS.
Multiple sources report a settlement, including a source who knows Greenland personally. The final settlement terms have not been independently confirmed in a settlement agreement. The defendants’ $25,000 offer of judgment does not establish the amount ultimately paid.
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Ferreri v. American Fork City et al.
Case Status: Settled; dismissed with prejudice by stipulation (agreement of the parties)
Joseph Ferreri sued American Fork City and Officer Shawn Lott over his arrest and prosecution. The March 17, 2025 settlement-conference docket entry explicitly records that the matter was resolved and sets deadlines for the settlement agreement and dismissal documents.
The case closed on May 13, 2025. The available records do not disclose the settlement amount.
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Roy v. Howell et al.
Case Status: Settled; dismissed with prejudice
Michael Anthony Roy alleged unlawful seizure and excessive force during a mistaken-identity arrest. A settlement agreement with Utah County, American Fork City, and Spanish Fork City confirms a combined payment of $93,000 without an admission of liability. Case No. 2:22-cv-00421-DBP.
The case was dismissed with prejudice on December 8, 2022. The $93,000 is the combined settlement, not an amount attributed solely to American Fork City.
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Mosby v. American Fork City et al.
Case Status: Dismissed by stipulation (agreement of the parties); settlement reported by Docket Nexus
Christine Mosby’s case is listed as settled by Docket Nexus, and a stipulated motion for dismissal has been identified. Case No. 2:18-cv-00940.
The reported settlement has not been independently confirmed in an explicit court record or settlement agreement. A profile tab containing this case’s records is not yet available.
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Boldt et al. v. American Fork City et al.
Case Status: Dismissed with prejudice by stipulation (agreement of the parties); settlement unconfirmed
Nancy Boldt and Canary Garden sued American Fork City, the American Fork Police Department, and Officer Jay M. Christensen over alleged malicious and retaliatory prosecution and other constitutional violations following a business-license citation. Case No. 2:20-cv-00817-TC.
The court granted the stipulated motion for dismissal and closed the case on April 24, 2023. The dismissal documents do not establish whether a settlement or payment occurred.