Filarsky v. Delia
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-1018 | 9th Cir. |
Jan 17, 2012 Tr.Aud. |
Apr 17, 2012 | 9-0 | Roberts | OT 2011 |
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)
- Opinion analysis: A presumption of qualified immunity for private actors (Bradley Joondeph)
- Argument recap: A likely expansion of qualified immunity (Bradley Joondeph)
- Argument preview: Private attorneys, public service, and the doctrine of qualified immunity (Bradley Joondeph)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs Supporting the Petitioner
- Brief for the United States
- Brief for the National School Boards Association et al.
- Brief for the American Bar Association
- Brief for DRI
- Brief for Kansas et al.
- Brief for the League of California Cities and the California State Assn. of Counties
Merits Briefs for the Respondent
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondent
Certiorari-stage documents
- Opinion below (9th Circuit)
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