The plaintiffs in a recent court case have filed a complaint alleging serious violations of their civil rights, sparking significant attention. Shawndia Eliesse Rogers and Davon Daniel Clack initiated the lawsuit on January 23, 2026, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Gwinnett County, Georgia, and several unnamed officers. The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of unlawful seizure, excessive force, false arrest, and other violations under federal law.
The complaint outlines a series of alarming events beginning on January 26, 2024. According to the plaintiffs, Mr. Clack was peacefully seated on a public bench when officers approached with firearms drawn, ordered him to the ground without cause, and detained him for over five hours without charges. Ms. Rogers later approached officers voluntarily to inquire about Mr. Clack’s situation but was met with violence; she was forcibly removed from her vehicle and tased by Officer Jane Doe #2 despite posing no threat.
The situation escalated dramatically when Ms. Rogers fled in fear for her life after being tased and returned home only to be surrounded by law enforcement deploying tactical equipment including SWAT teams and bomb robots. The officers allegedly discharged weapons into her home while her children were inside before arresting Ms. Rogers after she surrendered peacefully.
The plaintiffs argue that these actions violated their Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable seizures and excessive force as well as their Fourteenth Amendment rights against false arrest and imprisonment. They also claim municipal liability under Monell v. Department of Social Services due to Gwinnett County’s alleged failure to train its officers properly in constitutional limits and de-escalation techniques.
In addition to seeking compensatory damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, financial loss, and punitive damages intended to deter future misconduct by county employees; the plaintiffs are requesting injunctive relief to prevent further prosecution or retaliation along with declaratory relief affirming their rights were violated.
Represented by attorneys from their respective law firms located at Loganville addresses provided within the document itself – Shawndia Eliesse Rogers (404-632-7631) & Davon Daniel Clack (404-661-6716), this case is presided over by Judge MHC under Case ID: 1:26-cv-00430-MHC.
Source: 126cv430_Shawndia_Eliesse_v_Gwinnett_County_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Georgia.pdf