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3 Mar 2010, 2:39 am
§1981.Citing Monell v New York Department of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658, the Circuit Court commented that the Supreme Court had ruled that a municipality may not be held vicariously liable for the federal constitutional or statutory violations of its employees.Although Monell concerned lawsuit brought pursuant to 42 USC §1983, the Third Circuit said that the Supreme Court had extended its holding in Monell to §1981 actions in its ruling in Jett v Dallas… [read post]
5 Feb 2009, 4:00 am
No private right of action against "state actors" pursuant to 42 USC 1981, the Civil Rights LawMcGovern v Philadelphia, USCA Third Circuit, No. 08-1632, Decided January 28, 2009The McGovern decision holds that employees of a municipality may not sue the City of Philadelphia pursuant to 42 USC 1981 for alleged race discrimination.Paul McGovern, a Caucasian male, was employed by the City of Philadelphia. [read post]
12 Jan 2008, 2:27 pm
Supreme Court to reverse the denial of summary judgment in the case of Scott v. [read post]
8 Sep 2007, 7:22 pm
In 1587, following conviction for treason, Mary (left) was beheaded at Fotheringay Castle in England.... 2007 (today), the U.S. [read post]
6 Jul 2007, 1:08 am
Rice NASSAU COUNTYTortsSchool District Granted Dismissal of Educational Malpractice Claim for Failure to State Cause of Action McGovern v. [read post]