qualified immunity

Ninth Circuit adopts GMSR’s arguments, reversing denial of qualified immunity and anti-SLAPP relief

After a news report that two people were suing the City of Pasadena and its police chief based on an allegedly unconstitutional search of their home, the police chief issued a press release regarding the claim.  The press release included links to bodycam footage of

Anderson v. Perez (9th Cir. Oct. 11, 2024, No. 23-2790) 2024 WL 4471306 [mem. disp.]

Ninth Circuit adopts GMSR’s arguments, reversing denial of qualified immunity and anti-SLAPP relief

On Feb 18, join IMLA webinar “Coming Attractions: Open Issues in Civil Rights Litigation Ripe for Supreme Court Review” presented by GMSR Partner Tim Coates

Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT-5 International Municipal Lawyers Association Litigation Webinar — Coming Attractions: Open Issues in Civil Rights Litigation Ripe for Supreme Court Review GMSR Partner Tim Coates will present a discussion of the surprising number of significant

B.Q. v. Dekok (9th Cir. 2020) 825 Fed.Appx. 533

Ninth Circuit affirms qualified immunity for teacher sued by student for violation of the Establishment Clause

Ninth Circuit affirms qualified immunity for teacher sued by student for violation of the Establishment Clause

Ninth Circuit affirms qualified immunity for teacher sued by student for violation of the Establishment Clause

Messerschmidt v. Millender (2012) 565 U.S. 535

US Supreme Court held that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies were entitled to qualified immunity and thus could not be held personally liable for civil damages

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