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Filarsky v. Delia

Docket No.10-1018
Op. Below9th Circuit
ArgumentJan 17, 2012

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 John Roberts on Apr 17, 2012. Justices Ginsburg and Sotomayor each filed concurring opinions.

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