In 2005, Officer Whiting faced allegations of failing to address complaints about overly tight handcuffs during an arrest. The plaintiff claimed that despite her complaints, the handcuffs were not loosened, leading to injury. The court determined that there was sufficient evidence to proceed with claims of excessive force and gross negligence against Officer Whiting. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/philpott-v-city-of-portage?utm_source=openai))