COEUR d’ALENE — Another lawsuit accusing Coeur d’Alene police officers of misconduct was dismissed by a federal judge — the second such dismissal in less than one week.

U.S. District Court Judge Edward J. Lodge dismissed the suit on Friday filed by Jason L. Lorenz and his attorney Larry Purviance that sought monetary damages from the city of Coeur d’Alene, its police department, Police Chief Wayne Longo, Sgt. Jeff Walther and three officers.

On Tuesday, Lodge also dismissed a similar suit against the department filed by Purviance.

“It is incredible to me that some of these same citizens turn around and file a lawsuit against the police department,” Longo said in a written statement following the order. “As I have said before, I am grateful, but not surprised, that we continue to win these cases.”

The lawsuit stemmed from Lorenz’s arrest on March 14, 2009. Lorenz’s ex-wife had said Lorenz attempted to get intimate with her while she fought off his advances.

She also told police officers that Lorenz had a knife at the time, and that he had been drinking, according to a release issued by the city.

Lorenz was then arrested and taken to Kootenai County jail. Lorenz’s ex-wife later recanted her story, but Lorenz remained in jail until July 13, 2009, when the Kootenai County Assistant Prosecutor dismissed the charges. The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 21, 2009.

“We always respond when called, and many calls involve situations caused by citizens who have consumed too much alcohol,” Longo said.

Purviance didn’t return calls to The Press.

Lodge dismissed an excessive force case filed by Purviance on behalf of Shannon Kanda three days before Friday’s ruling.

City Attorney Mike Gridley said the city would seek legal costs from the plaintiff and his attorney.

“Mr. Purviance and his clients have not had any success in their pursuit of money in the ‘lawsuit lottery’ against the city and its police officers,” Gridley said in the written city release. “In the meantime, the city has had to spend time and money to defend against what are essentially frivolous lawsuits.”