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section 1983 qualified immunity in Maryland

20 Maryland opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2024 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Imbler v. Pachtmangreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 7 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–2021
2 sentences

2021In Imbler v. Pachtman, 424 U.S. 409, 427 (1976), a case in which the Supreme Court held that prosecutors have the same absolute immunity under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights) that they have under common law, the Supreme Court explained that “the ultimate fairness” of the criminal justice system “could be weakened by subjecting prosecutors” to liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , stating: Various post-trial procedures are available to determine whether an accused has received a fair trial.

2021In Imbler v. Pachtman, 424 U.S. 409, 427 (1976), a case in which the Supreme Court held that prosecutors have the same absolute immunity under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights) that they have under common law, the Supreme Court explained that “the ultimate fairness” of the criminal justice system “could be weakened by subjecting prosecutors” to liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , stating: Various post-trial procedures are available to determine whether an accused has received a fair trial.

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District of Columbia v. Wesbygreen
scotus · 2018 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024The Supreme Court has held that the doctrine of qualified immunity “gives government officials breathing room to make reasonable but mistaken judgments, and protects all but the plainly incompetent or those who knowingly violate the law.” -9- Carroll v. Carman, 574 U.S. 13 , 17 (2014) (per curiam) (cleaned up) . “[O]fficers are entitled to qualified immunity under § 1983 unless (1) they violated a federal statutory or constitutional right, and (2) the unlawfulness of their conduct was clearly established at the time.” District of Columbia v. Wesby, 583 U.S. 48, 62-63 (2018) (cleaned up). “‘Cle

2024The Supreme Court has held that the doctrine of qualified immunity “gives government officials breathing room to make reasonable but mistaken judgments, and protects all but the plainly incompetent or those who knowingly violate the law.” -9- Carroll v. Carman, 574 U.S. 13 , 17 (2014) (per curiam) (cleaned up) . “[O]fficers are entitled to qualified immunity under § 1983 unless (1) they violated a federal statutory or constitutional right, and (2) the unlawfulness of their conduct was clearly established at the time.” District of Columbia v. Wesby, 583 U.S. 48, 62-63 (2018) (cleaned up). “‘Cle

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Tenney v. Brandhovegreen
scotus · 1951 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1991
2 sentences

1991For example, absolute immunity under § 1983 has been extended to legislators, Tenney v. Brandhove, 341 U.S. 367, 377 , 71 S.Ct. 783, 788 , 95 L.Ed. 1019, 1027 (1951), judges, Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547, 554-555 , 87 S.Ct. 1213, 1218 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288, 295 (1967), and prosecutors engaged in certain activity, Burns v. Reed, supra, — U.S. -, 111 S.Ct. 1934 , 114 L.Ed.2d 547 ; Imbler v. Pachtman, 424 U.S. 409, 427 , 96 S.Ct. 984, 993 , 47 L.Ed.2d 128, 142 (1976).

1991For example, absolute immunity under § 1983 has been extended to legislators, Tenney v. Brandhove, 341 U.S. 367, 377 , 71 S.Ct. 783, 788 , 95 L.Ed. 1019, 1027 (1951), judges, Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547, 554-555 , 87 S.Ct. 1213, 1218 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288, 295 (1967), and prosecutors engaged in certain activity, Burns v. Reed, supra, — U.S. -, 111 S.Ct. 1934 , 114 L.Ed.2d 547 ; Imbler v. Pachtman, 424 U.S. 409, 427 , 96 S.Ct. 984, 993 , 47 L.Ed.2d 128, 142 (1976).

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Pierson v. Rayred
scotus · 1967 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1995
2 sentences

1995The Court in DeFillippo relied, inter alia, for its exclusionary rule holding on Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547 , 87 S.Ct. 1213 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288 (1967), a § 1983 immunity case.

1995The Court in DeFillippo relied, inter alia, for its exclusionary rule holding on Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547 , 87 S.Ct. 1213 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288 (1967), a § 1983 immunity case.

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Harlow v. Fitzgeraldgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–2000
2 sentences

2000See Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 817-18 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2738 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396, 410 (1982); Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. at 158-60 , 725 A.2d at 557-58 (discussing the Supreme Court’s abrogation of the subjective element for qualified immunity under § 1983 claims).

2000See Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 817-18 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2738 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396, 410 (1982); Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. at 158-60 , 725 A.2d at 557-58 (discussing the Supreme Court’s abrogation of the subjective element for qualified immunity under § 1983 claims).

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Mireles v. Wacored
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Mireles v. Waco , 502 U.S. 9 , 9, 112 S.Ct. 286 , 116 L.Ed.2d 9 (1991) (per curiam).

2019See Mireles v. Waco , 502 U.S. 9 , 9, 112 S.Ct. 286 , 116 L.Ed.2d 9 (1991) (per curiam).

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Shoemaker v. Smithgreen
md · 1999 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Shoemaker, 353 Md. at 159 , 725 A.2d at 558 .

2000See Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 817-18 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2738 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396, 410 (1982); Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. at 158-60 , 725 A.2d at 557-58 (discussing the Supreme Court’s abrogation of the subjective element for qualified immunity under § 1983 claims).

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Buckley v. Fitzsimmonsgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995While the language of.§ 1983 itself does not expressly provide for immunities, the Supreme Court has held that “[cjertain immunities were so well established in 1871, when § 1983 was enacted, that ‘we presume that Congress would have specifically so provided had it wished to abolish’ them.” Buckley v. Fitzsimmons, 113 S.Ct. 2606, 2613 , 125 L.Ed.2d 209, 222-223 (1993).

1995While the language of.§ 1983 itself does not expressly provide for immunities, the Supreme Court has held that “[cjertain immunities were so well established in 1871, when § 1983 was enacted, that ‘we presume that Congress would have specifically so provided had it wished to abolish’ them.” Buckley v. Fitzsimmons, 113 S.Ct. 2606, 2613 , 125 L.Ed.2d 209, 222-223 (1993).

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Terry Whitman Shoultes, (87-1499/1575) Executive Art Studios, Inc., (87-1499) v. R. Bruce Laidlawgreen
ca6 · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

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John A. Reed, Gerald G. Kaluzny, and Rbk, Ltd. v. Village of Shorewoodred
ca7 · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

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Charles F. Cutting v. Robert Muzzeygreen
ca1 · 1984 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

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Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hillsgreen
nyed · 1981 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

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Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valleygreen
nysd · 1982 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

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Aitchison v. Raffianigreen
ca3 · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

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Healy v. Town of Pembroke Parkgreen
ca11 · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Scheuer v. Rhodes red
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1996No immunity exists under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 when a claim of personal liability is brought against a state official individually for conduct that deprives another of a federal right under color of state law. 416 U.S. at 238 .

1990The Supreme Court case marking the beginning of “the retreat,” Prosser § 132, from absolute immunity in § 1983 cases is Scheuer v. Rhodes, 416 U.S. 232 , 94 S.Ct. 1683 , 40 L.Ed.2d 90 (1974), involving a state governor.

31990–1996
Mandel v. O'HARA green
md · 1990
2 sentences

2019The Court reasoned that cases addressing the immunity of state or federal officials, in suits for alleged violations of the federal constitution under § 1983 or Bivens , "may be persuasive authority as to the Maryland common law of public official immunity in a state law, nonconstitutional tort action against a state official[.]" Mandel v. O'Hara , 320 Md. at 113 , 576 A.2d 766 .

2019For guidance, the Court looked to Supreme Court decisions on absolute immunity in § 1983 cases, which are intended to be " 'in harmony with general principles of tort immunities and defenses rather than in derogation of them.' " Id. at 113 , 576 A.2d 766 (quoting Imbler v. Pachtman , 424 U.S. 409 , 418, 96 S.Ct. 984 , 47 L.Ed.2d 128 (1976) ).

21997–2019
Board of Education v. Alcrymat Corp. of America green
md · 1970
2 sentences

1986Bd. of Education v. Alcrymat Corp., supra, 258 Md. at 516 , 266 A.2d 349 .

1986Bd. of Education v. Alcrymat Corp., supra, 258 Md. at 516 , 266 A.2d 349 .

21986–1986
Smith v. Wade green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2008The federal standard, which the Supreme Court has determined to be the intent of Congress, allows an award of punitive damages not only “when the defendant’s conduct is shown to be motivated by evil motive or intent,” Smith v. Wade, 461 U.S. at 56 , 103 S.Ct. 1625 , which accords with Maryland’s actual malice standard, but also when the defendant’s conduct “involves reckless or callous indifference to the federally protected rights of others,” which is akin to implied malice.

2008The federal standard, which the Supreme Court has determined to be the intent of Congress, allows an award of punitive damages not only “when the defendant’s conduct is shown to be motivated by evil motive or intent,” Smith v. Wade, 461 U.S. at 56 , 103 S.Ct. 1625 , which accords with Maryland’s actual malice standard, but also when the defendant’s conduct “involves reckless or callous indifference to the federally protected rights of others,” which is akin to implied malice.

12008–2008
COUNTY EXEC., PRINCE GEO'S CTY. v. Doe green
md · 1984
2 sentences

2008The County Executive II Court concluded, 300 Md. at 456 , 479 A.2d 352 : “If the § 1988 fee provision is part of the § 1983 remedy, as the Supreme Court held, it follows that the standards under § 1988 for determining when the fee should be awarded are likewise part of the § 1983 remedy.” Applying County Executive II, we cannot say that the availability of punitive damages under § 1983 is not a “part of the § 1983 remedy.” It follows that Maryland courts ordinarily must apply federal standards in § 1983 actions with respect to punitive damages.

2008The County Executive II Court concluded, 300 Md. at 456 , 479 A.2d 352 : “If the § 1988 fee provision is part of the § 1983 remedy, as the Supreme Court held, it follows that the standards under § 1988 for determining when the fee should be awarded are likewise part of the § 1983 remedy.” Applying County Executive II, we cannot say that the availability of punitive damages under § 1983 is not a “part of the § 1983 remedy.” It follows that Maryland courts ordinarily must apply federal standards in § 1983 actions with respect to punitive damages.

12008–2008
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company v. BALTIMORE STEAM COMPANY green
md · 1999
1 sentence

2000The good and evil intentions of the official play no direct role in this analysis. *290 Id. at 159, 725 A.2d 549 .

12000–2000
Davis v. DiPino green
mdctspecapp · 1994
1 sentence

2000Id. at 290, 637 A.2d 475 .

12000–2000
Davis v. Scherer green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1998In § 1983 actions where qualified immunity is at issue, it has been the rule that the plaintiff bears the burden of showing that the fact-specific constitutional right allegedly violated was clearly established at the time of the incident since Davis v. Scherer, 468 U.S. 183 , 104 S.Ct. 3012 , 82 L.Ed.2d 139 (1984), ...

1998In § 1983 actions where qualified immunity is at issue, it has been the rule that the plaintiff bears the burden of showing that the fact-specific constitutional right allegedly violated was clearly established at the time of the incident since Davis v. Scherer, 468 U.S. 183 , 104 S.Ct. 3012 , 82 L.Ed.2d 139 (1984), ...

11998–1998
Owen v. City of Independence green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1995Owen v. City of Independence, supra, 445 U.S. at 657 , 100 S.Ct. at 1418-1419 , 63 L.Ed.2d at 697 .

1995Owen v. City of Independence, supra, 445 U.S. at 657 , 100 S.Ct. at 1418-1419 , 63 L.Ed.2d at 697 .

11995–1995
Burns v. Reed green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

1991For example, absolute immunity under § 1983 has been extended to legislators, Tenney v. Brandhove, 341 U.S. 367, 377 , 71 S.Ct. 783, 788 , 95 L.Ed. 1019, 1027 (1951), judges, Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547, 554-555 , 87 S.Ct. 1213, 1218 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288, 295 (1967), and prosecutors engaged in certain activity, Burns v. Reed, supra, — U.S. -, 111 S.Ct. 1934 , 114 L.Ed.2d 547 ; Imbler v. Pachtman, 424 U.S. 409, 427 , 96 S.Ct. 984, 993 , 47 L.Ed.2d 128, 142 (1976).

1991For example, absolute immunity under § 1983 has been extended to legislators, Tenney v. Brandhove, 341 U.S. 367, 377 , 71 S.Ct. 783, 788 , 95 L.Ed. 1019, 1027 (1951), judges, Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547, 554-555 , 87 S.Ct. 1213, 1218 , 18 L.Ed.2d 288, 295 (1967), and prosecutors engaged in certain activity, Burns v. Reed, supra, — U.S. -, 111 S.Ct. 1934 , 114 L.Ed.2d 547 ; Imbler v. Pachtman, 424 U.S. 409, 427 , 96 S.Ct. 984, 993 , 47 L.Ed.2d 128, 142 (1976).

11991–1991
Bradley v. Fisher green
scotus · 1872
2 sentences

1990And see Bradley v. Fisher, 13 Wall. 335 , 20 L.Ed. 646 (1872).

1990And see Bradley v. Fisher, 13 Wall. 335 , 20 L.Ed. 646 (1872).

11990–1990
Shultz v. Sundberg green
akd · 1984
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

11990–1990
City of Burbank v. Cinevision Corp. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

11990–1990
Butz v. Economou green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

1990The meaning of Scheuer v. Rhodes, supra, was considerably clarified, or, at least, the apparent sweep of the opinion was considerably narrowed, in Butz v. Economou, 438 U.S. 478 , 98 S.Ct. 2894 , 57 L.Ed.2d 895 (1978).

1990The meaning of Scheuer v. Rhodes, supra, was considerably clarified, or, at least, the apparent sweep of the opinion was considerably narrowed, in Butz v. Economou, 438 U.S. 478 , 98 S.Ct. 2894 , 57 L.Ed.2d 895 (1978).

11990–1990
Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank green
ca9 · 1984
11990–1990
Schultz v. Sundberg green
ca9 · 1985
2 sentences

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

1990See Shoultes v. Laidlaw, 886 F.2d 114, 117 (6th Cir.1989); Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park, 831 F.2d 989, 993 (11th Cir.1987); Cinevision Corp. v. City of Burbank, 745 F.2d 560 , 577 n. 22 (9th Cir.1984), cert, denied, 471 U.S. 1054 , 105 S.Ct. 2115 , 85 L.Ed.2d 480 (1985); Cutting v. Muzzey, 724 F.2d 259, 262 (1st Cir.1984); Aitchison v. Raffiani, 708 F.2d 96, 99 (3d Cir.1983); Reed v. Village of Shorewood, 704 F.2d 943, 952 (7th Cir.1983); Goldberg v. Village of Spring Valley, 538 F.Supp. 646, 648 (S.D.N.Y.1982); Searingtown Corp. v. Incorporated Village of North Hills, 575 F.Supp. 1295, 1296

11990–1990

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