Section 1983 Municipal Liability Cases

Explore 2 court opinions on Section 1983 Municipal Liability. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Recent Section 1983 Municipal Liability Opinions (2)

Thao v. Grady County Criminal Justice Authority

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Excessive Force Claim Against County Authority

ca10 · 2025-11-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Thao v. Grady County Criminal Justice Authority, decided by Tenth Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a form...

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services; Stephanie Muth, in Her Official Capacity as Dfps Commissioner; Texas Health and Human Services; Cecile Erwin Young, in Her Official Capacity as Hhsc Executive Commissioner; Corrections Corporation of America; And the Geo Group, Inc. v. Grassroots Leadership, Inc.; Gloria Valenzuela; E.G.S., for Herself and as Next Friend for A.E.S.G.; F.D.G., for Herself and as Next Friend for N.R.C.D.; Y.E.M.A., for Herself and as Next Friend for A.S.A.

Fifth Circuit: Privatization of Foster Care Doesn't Violate Due Process

tex · 2025-05-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services; Stephanie Muth, in Her Official Capacity as Dfps Commissioner; Texas Health and Human Services; Cecile Erwin Young, in Her Official Capacity as Hhsc...

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