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McCormack v. Hiedeman
Prosecutor is not allowed to prosecute woman for abortion under statute that required abortion to be conducted only at hospital. 		Civil Rights Sep. 12, 2012
Schmidt v. Contra Costa County
Lawsuit filed by candidate in local election against superior court does not successfully remove new employment eligibility policy for court commissioners. 		Civil Rights Sep. 11, 2012
Mueller v. Auker
Police officers cannot be held liable for taking plaintiffs' infant daughter for medical treatment without judicial hearing or warrant. 		Civil Rights Sep. 11, 2012
Lavan v. City of Los Angeles
City may not destroy homeless persons' unabandoned property, which is left on public sidewalks, according to Fourth Amendment. 		Civil Rights Sep. 6, 2012
Lacey v. Maricopa County
Special prosecutor is not immune from civil rights suit where he issued invalid subpoenas intended to punish newspaper for First Amendment activities. 		Civil Rights Aug. 30, 2012
William Jefferson & Co Inc. v. Board of Assessment and Appeals No. 3 for Orange County
Individual representatives of county counsel’s office are permitted to represent assessor and board of equalization under California law. 		Civil Rights Aug. 30, 2012
Peter-Palican v. Government of The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Special assistant to former governor of Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands is not protected from termination without cause once new governor takes office. 		Civil Rights Aug. 23, 2012
Dahlia v. Rodriguez
First Amendment does not protect police detective’s disclosure of colleagues’ allegedly abusive interrogation tactics, which detective made in course of official duties. 		Civil Rights Aug. 8, 2012
Headley v. Church of Scientology International
Church organization does not force ministers to perform labor in violation of Trafficking Victims Protection Act where ministers could freely leave compound at all times. 		Civil Rights Jul. 25, 2012
Baughman v. Walt Disney World Co.
Under Americans with Disabilities Act, theme park must consider whether to permit use of Segways by disabled guests, while weighing safety considerations. 		Civil Rights Jul. 19, 2012
Nelson v. City of Davis
Police officers are not entitled to qualified immunity in case where officers fired pepperballs into crowd of partygoers, who posed no visible threat. 		Civil Rights Jul. 12, 2012
Allgoewer v. City of Tracy
In excessive force case, testimony of expert witness is not required where jury could determine whether particular amount of force was unreasonable. 		Civil Rights Jul. 6, 2012
Chamness v. Bowen
California state election law requiring that independents be listed as having "No Party Preference" does not violate First Amendment rights. 		Civil Rights Jul. 5, 2012
Chavez v. United States
Supervisors, who allegedly did not stop Border Patrol agents from stopping shuttle based on Latin appearance of passengers, are protected by qualified immunity. 		Civil Rights Jun. 20, 2012
Okwu v. McKim
Inclusion of comprehensive remedial scheme in Title I of Americans with Disabilities Act precludes 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 civil rights claims predicated on Title I violations. 		Civil Rights Jun. 12, 2012
United States v. Ferro
Review of excessiveness of fine under Eight Amendment requires consideration of individualized culpability of property’s owner even if not required under statute. 		Civil Rights Jun. 11, 2012
Buckwalter v. State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners
Members of board of medical examiners are absolutely immune from civil rights liability in exercising summary suspension power because power is analogous to judicial function. 		Civil Rights Jun. 10, 2012
Reichle v. Howards
Officials are entitled to qualified immunity from First Amendment retaliatory arrest claim where it was not clearly established that arrest supported by probable cause could give rise to claim. 		Civil Rights Jun. 4, 2012
Mendoza v. City of West Covina
Police officer who tasered and punched suspect in custody is not entitled to qualified immunity when suspect died of asphyxiation after being pinned by multiple officers. 		Civil Rights May 30, 2012
Marsh v. County of San Diego
Constitution protects mother's right to control remains, memory, and images of deceased child against unwarranted public exploitation by government. 		Civil Rights May 29, 2012
James v. City of Costa Mesa
Americans with Disabilities Act does not protect against discrimination based on doctor-recommended marijuana use permitted by state law, but prohibited by federal law. 		Civil Rights May 21, 2012
Wood v. City of San Diego
Retiree's disparate treatment claim fails to show city was motivated by discriminatory intent in implementing its facially neutral pension contributions and benefits policies. 		Civil Rights May 9, 2012
Henry A. v. Willden
Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act provisions requiring case plans for foster children and records are privately enforceable under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. 		Civil Rights May 6, 2012
Buckwalter v. State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners
Members of board of medical examiners are absolutely immune from civil rights liability in exercising summary suspension power because power is analogous to judicial function. 		Civil Rights Apr. 26, 2012
Filarsky v. Delia
Private attorney, who was temporarily retained by City to carry out its work, is entitled to seek qualified immunity from suit under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. 		Civil Rights Apr. 17, 2012
Samper v. Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Nurse's reasonable accommodation claim under Americans with Disabilities Act fails because regular attendance is essential function of neonatal nursing position at hospital. 		Civil Rights Apr. 11, 2012
Moss v. Ruecker
Anti-Bush protestors have plausible claim of viewpoint discrimination where they were given less opportunity to communicate their message than pro-Bush demonstrators. 		Civil Rights Apr. 9, 2012
Rehberg v. Paulk
Witness in grand jury proceeding is entitled to same absolute immunity from suit under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 as witness who testifies at trial. 		Civil Rights Apr. 2, 2012
Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action v. Brown
California’s ban on granting preferential treatment in public education based on race or sex does not violate equal protection clause. 		Civil Rights Apr. 2, 2012
Emeldi v. University of Oregon
Title IX retaliation plaintiff, who lacks direct evidence, must prove that she suffered adverse action after engaging in protected activity. 		Civil Rights Mar. 21, 2012
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