Filarsky v. Delia
Holding: A private individual temporarily retained by the government to carry out its work is entitled to seek qualified immunity from suit under 42 U. S. C. § 1983.
Judgment: Reversed, 9-0, in an opinion by Chief Justice Roberts on April 17, 2012. Justices Ginsburg and Sotomayor each filed concurring opinions.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- In Plain English: Recent decisions (Amy Howe, April 23, 2012)
- Opinion analysis: A presumption of qualified immunity for private actors (Bradley Joondeph, April 19, 2012)
- Argument recap: A likely expansion of qualified immunity (Bradley Joondeph, January 19, 2012)
- Argument preview: Private attorneys, public service, and the doctrine of qualified immunity (Bradley Joondeph, January 13, 2012)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs Supporting the Petitioner
Merits Briefs for the Respondent
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondent
Certiorari-stage documents
