521 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 1,043 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort
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The court held that the Supreme Court's decision in Monell v. New York City Department of Social Services applies retroactively to discriminatory acts predating the decision, and that the statute of limitations was tolled by the pendency of a related class action.
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The court held that a court reporter is entitled to qualified immunity when acting within their lawful authority and in good faith compliance with court rules regarding transcript preparation.
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720 F.2d 1188·
10th Cir.·
1983-11-15
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A private attorney using a state-authorized subpoena duces tecum to obtain medical records does not act under color of state law for purposes of 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
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The court held that the federal district court had jurisdiction, did not err in refusing to abstain or apply res judicata, but did err in granting summary judgment and certifying a class action.
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A plaintiff who fails to establish a municipality's liability for money damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 cannot recover attorney's fees against the municipality under 42 U.S.C. § 1988.
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650 F.2d 91·
5th Cir.·
1981-07-07
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The court held that even if Rule 60(b) relief were available, it would be inappropriate to revive the prior judgment due to the passage of time and the fact that the original trial was not significantly impacted by the overruled precedent.
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648 F.2d 1175·
8th Cir.·
1981-05-13
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The court affirmed the district court's dismissal, holding that the plaintiff's allegations did not state a denial of federal statutory or constitutional rights.
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The court held that the state's denial of general assistance (GA) to recipients of federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not violate constitutional rights and is a rational exercise of state authority to coordinate welfare programs and prevent double payments.
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617 F.2d 157·
6th Cir.·
1980-03-06
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A local government may not be sued under § 1983 for an injury inflicted solely by its employees or agents; liability attaches when execution of a government's policy or custom causes the injury.
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The court held that the plaintiff's termination claim was barred by res judicata, and while the pension claim's res judicata status was unclear, it was ultimately without merit and thus properly dismissed.
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603 F.2d 337·
2d Cir.·
1979-06-28
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The court held that the trial court erred in dismissing the complaint against the arresting officers because the officers' belief that the arrest was supported by probable cause was not objectively reasonable.
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599 F.2d 923·
10th Cir.·
1979-05-08
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The court held that the evidence was legally insufficient to support judgments against prison officials for false imprisonment under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, as they reasonably relied on the records clerk's mistaken confirmation of the inmate's sentence.
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The court affirmed the dismissal of the § 1983 action against the named defendants because neither the Police Department nor the Commonwealth Attorney are proper defendants under § 1983, and any claims against individual officers would be time-barred.
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National Guard members who qualified for transfer to the Standby Reserve before July 10, 1974, and applied before that date, are entitled to transfer, even if the Governor later modified consent.
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The court held that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 because the city officials' refusal to provide computerized voter data did not constitute a misuse of power or an abridgment of constitutional rights.
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The court held that the officers' entry into the home was justified by exigent circumstances and that they were entitled to qualified immunity for their actions, including a protective sweep and a Terry stop.
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The court held that a delay in processing a food assistance application, without more, does not constitute a denial of due process actionable under federal law.
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The court recommended dismissal of the case without prejudice because the pro se plaintiff failed to comply with court orders to file a proper complaint and pay the filing fee or move to proceed in forma pauperis.
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2011 WL 1690010·
M.D. Fla.·
2023-02-17
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The court denied defendants' motion to bifurcate the trial and stay discovery, finding that bifurcation was not demonstrably more efficient or necessary to avoid prejudice at this stage.
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The court held that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine does not apply because the plaintiff's claims allege independent constitutional violations, not just review of state court decisions. However, the court found that Younger abstention applies because there are ongoing state proceedin
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30 Wage & Hour Cas. (BNA) 300·
M.D. Fla.·
2013-01-09
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The court held that claims of deliberate indifference against three PHS nurses survive summary judgment, and the failure-to-train claim against PHS also survives. Claims against other PHS defendants and most claims against the Sheriff were dismissed.
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The district court granted the defendant's motion to dismiss, finding that the plaintiff failed to establish that the officer's conduct violated clearly established law, thus entitling the officer to qualified immunity.
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The court held that it lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendants because the alleged tortious acts and resulting injuries occurred in Ohio, not Florida, and the plaintiff's conspiracy allegations were too vague to establish jurisdiction.
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598 F. Supp. 2d 1315·
S.D. Fla.·
2009-01-20
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The court held that plaintiffs sufficiently alleged Monell claims against municipalities and Fourth Amendment seizure claims based on police 'herding' tactics.
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The court held that the officer was entitled to qualified immunity because his use of force during the arrest was reasonable and did not violate the plaintiff's Fourth Amendment rights.
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The court held that the plaintiff failed to exhaust administrative remedies as required by the Prison Litigation Reform Act before filing his lawsuit.
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The court held that the plaintiffs failed to establish a constitutional violation under Section 1983, and therefore, qualified immunity applied to the individual defendants, and the City was not liable for municipal claims. The court also declined to exercise supplemental jurisdi
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The court held that the prior litigation did not preclude the current claims and that the charities' allegations regarding the ordinance's prior restraint on speech were sufficient to proceed.
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The court held that an EEOC "unable to conclude" determination does not bar a claim under the Florida Civil Rights Act, and that a supervisor can be liable under § 1983 for failing to act on sexual harassment complaints, but not for retaliation under the Equal Protection Clause i
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The court held that where a state provides adequate civil and criminal remedies for excessive corporal punishment, federal courts should not address claims of excessive force under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and should remand pendent state law claims.
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The court held that genuine issues of material fact exist regarding the plaintiff's ADA, Title VII, and § 1983 claims, precluding summary judgment.
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Lawrence Lawton was held in jail for approximately 607 days on an outstanding capias before being brought before a magistrate, during which time he alleged deprivation of constitutional rights including speedy trial and access to courts. The trial court dismissed his § 1983 civil
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A sheriff can be held liable for a deputy's misconduct if the sheriff's own policies or customs, or failure to investigate or supervise, were the moving force behind the constitutional violation, and sovereign immunity does not bar claims based on operational negligence.
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The court held that the County had sufficient identity of interest with the Commission to satisfy Title VII's notice requirements for subject matter jurisdiction, and that the Commission could be considered an agent of the County for purposes of liability. However, the court foun
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895 F. Supp. 1515·
N.D. Fla.·
1995-04-19
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The court granted summary judgment for the County on the substantive due process and First Amendment claims, and dismissed the procedural due process claim voluntarily. The court found that the plaintiff failed to establish a genuine issue of material fact regarding her constitut
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866 F. Supp. 1399·
S.D. Fla.·
1994-10-20
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The court held that the county manager had final policy-making authority, making the county potentially liable under § 1983, and that the curfew was not unconstitutionally overbroad or vague.
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The court denied defendants' post-trial motions, finding sufficient evidence supported the jury's verdict and that the trial court did not err in its rulings.
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860 F. Supp. 1503·
M.D. Fla.·
1993-07-30
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The court denied defendants' motion for judgment as a matter of law regarding the 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim and punitive damages against the Sheriff, but granted the motion in part regarding the battery claim's jury instructions. The court also referred attorney's fees to a magistra
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The court held that the arresting officers' use of force did not rise to the level of a constitutional violation, and therefore affirmed the district court's dismissal of the appellant's claims against the officers and the city.
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The court held that the district judge did not err in giving supplemental jury instructions and allowing redeliberation, nor in restricting cross-examination, nor in instructing the jury on conspiracy, and that the substantive due process instruction error was not preserved for a
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A municipality cannot be held liable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for a subordinate's discretionary constitutional violation simply because a policymaker failed to overrule it. Such inaction does not constitute ratification or establish a policy or custom.
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The court held that the district court properly denied the defendant's motions for qualified immunity, but erred in excluding a key piece of evidence and in failing to question the jury panel on potential bias, entitling the plaintiff to a new trial.
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The court held that the plaintiffs' complaint sufficiently alleged violations of constitutional rights and that a municipal policy or custom caused the deprivation, thus denying the motion to dismiss.
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924 F.2d 406·
2d Cir.·
1990-11-29
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The court held that a plaintiff suing under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for an unlawful arrest by a private security guard must prove that the employer had a policy of violating constitutional rights, not just that the arrest lacked probable cause. The court also found no error in jury inst
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Summary judgment is granted for defendants because reasonable officers could have believed probable cause existed for the arrest and prosecution, and supervisory defendants did not directly cause the constitutional deprivation.
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The court held that plaintiffs need not exhaust administrative remedies before bringing a Title VI claim and that municipalities can be sued under Section 1983. The court also found the plaintiff association had standing for injunctive relief but not damages.
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The court denied motions to strike and for default judgment, granted dismissal for claims against the defendant in his official capacity due to lack of notice, but denied dismissal for claims against him in his individual capacity.
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Officers Duncan and Howell had probable cause to arrest Phillips for disorderly conduct and trespass, the force used during arrest and in the booking room was de minimis and reasonable, and the City is not liable absent a constitutional violation.
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Michael Nance, a death row inmate, challenged his scheduled execution by lethal injection under the Eighth Amendment, claiming his compromised veins would create a substantial risk of severe pain. The district court rejected his claims after a bench trial, and the Eleventh Circui