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immunity doctrine in Connecticut

14 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1955–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Tara Cartier Donald Coates v. Paul D. Lussier, Individually and in His Official Capacitygreen
ca2 · 1992 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2003
2 sentences

2003Therefore, before taking the issue of qualified immunity away from the jury as a matter of law, the trial court must first determine that there are no material issues of fact relevant to the existence of probable cause.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ham v. Greene, supra, 248 Conn. 521 ; see also Cartier v. Lussier, 955 F.2d 841, 845 (2d Cir. 1992).

1994In that case, summary judgment [appropriately would] be denied and [the] factual issues involving the immunity doctrine would be submitted to the jury.” Cartier v. Lussier, supra, 845-46 .

13
Grady v. Town of Somersgreen
conn · 2009 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Usually, it is called either official immunity or qualified immunity; see, e.g., Grady v. Somers, 294 Conn. 324, 326 , 984 A.2d 684 (2009) (referring to ‘‘a municipal employee’s qualified immunity for discretionary acts’’); though, sometimes, it is indiscriminately and inaccurately lumped together with the corporate (municipal entity) immunity under the rubric of ‘‘governmental’’ or ‘‘munici- pal’’ immunity.

2021Usually, it is called either official immunity or qualified immunity; see, e.g., Grady v. Somers, 294 Conn. 324, 326 , 984 A.2d 684 (2009) (referring to ‘‘a municipal employee’s qualified immunity for discretionary acts’’); though, sometimes, it is indiscriminately and inaccurately lumped together with the corporate (municipal entity) immunity under the rubric of ‘‘governmental’’ or ‘‘munici- pal’’ immunity.

11
Soares v. State of Connecticutgreen
ca2 · 1993 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999In that case, summary judgment [appropriately would] be denied and [the] factual issues involving the immunity doctrine would be submitted to the jury.” Cartier v. Lussier, supra, 845-46 ; see also Velardi v. Walsh, 40 F.3d 569, 574 (2d Cir. 1994); Soares v. Connecticut, 8 F.3d 917, 920 (2d Cir. 1993).

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Mary Velardi and Frances Velardi v. Cornelius R. Walsh, Jr. And Robert L. Boekgreen
ca2 · 1994 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999In that case, summary judgment [appropriately would] be denied and [the] factual issues involving the immunity doctrine would be submitted to the jury.” Cartier v. Lussier, supra, 845-46 ; see also Velardi v. Walsh, 40 F.3d 569, 574 (2d Cir. 1994); Soares v. Connecticut, 8 F.3d 917, 920 (2d Cir. 1993).

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John C. Donahue v. Windsor Locks Board of Fire Commissioners, John R. Colli, Jr., Russell C. Gabrielson, and John R. Colli, IIIgreen
ca2 · 1987 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993In Donahue v. Windsor Locks Board of Fire Commissioners, 834 F.2d 54, 56 (2d Cir. 1987), the plaintiff fire fighter publicly admonished the board of fire commissioners for engaging in discriminatory practices and violations of the Freedom of Information Act.

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Shore v. Town of Stoningtongreen
conn · 1982 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Although there are numerous exceptions and qualifications of the immunity doctrine; see Shore v. Stonington, 187 Conn. 147 , 444 A.2d 1379 (1982); Heigl v. Board of Education, 218 Conn. 1, 5 , 587 A.2d 423 (1991); note, “The Official Responsibility Rule and its Implications for Municipal Liability in Connecticut: Shore v. Town of Stonington, ” 15 Conn. L.

1992Although there are numerous exceptions and qualifications of the immunity doctrine; see Shore v. Stonington, 187 Conn. 147 , 444 A.2d 1379 (1982); Heigl v. Board of Education, 218 Conn. 1, 5 , 587 A.2d 423 (1991); note, “The Official Responsibility Rule and its Implications for Municipal Liability in Connecticut: Shore v. Town of Stonington, ” 15 Conn. L.

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Fanale v. Sheehygreen
ca2 · 1967 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
1 sentence

1975Ed. 2d 288 ; and that this policy has been applied in extending immunity to a prosecuting attorney; Fanale v. Sheehy, 385 F.2d 866, 868 (2d Cir.); for acts done in “his official capacity” on grounds that “his office is vested with a vast quantum of discretion which is necessary for the vindication of the public interest.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Harlow v. Fitzgerald green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1997Id.

1993“If the law was clearly established, the immunity defense ordinarily should fail, since a reasonably competent public official should know the law governing his conduct.” Id., 818-19 .

21993–1997
Yonkers Board Of Education v. United States green
ca2 · 1990
1 sentence

2009The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has explained: “Denials of motions to dismiss on grounds of immunity . . . are not [immediately] appealable . . . unless the immunity defense can be decided solely as a matter of law”; United States v. Board of Education, 893 F.2d 498 , 502 (2d Cir. 1990); “in light of the record on appeal.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Almonte v. Long Beach, 478 F.3d 100 , 105 (2d Cir. 2007).

12009–2009
Almonte v. City Of Long Beach green
ca2 · 2007
1 sentence

2009The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has explained: “Denials of motions to dismiss on grounds of immunity . . . are not [immediately] appealable . . . unless the immunity defense can be decided solely as a matter of law”; United States v. Board of Education, 893 F.2d 498 , 502 (2d Cir. 1990); “in light of the record on appeal.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Almonte v. Long Beach, 478 F.3d 100 , 105 (2d Cir. 2007).

12009–2009
Sevastian v. Sevastian green
connappct · 2002
2 sentences

2006The court further concluded that the immunity doctrine does not distinguish between tribal activities that are commercial or governmental in nature.” (Citation omitted.) Sevastian v. Sevastian, 73 Conn. App. 605, 609 , 808 A.2d 1180 (2002).

2006The court further concluded that the immunity doctrine does not distinguish between tribal activities that are commercial or governmental in nature.” (Citation omitted.) Sevastian v. Sevastian, 73 Conn. App. 605, 609 , 808 A.2d 1180 (2002).

12006–2006
Charles Parker Co. v. Silver City Crystal Co. green
conn · 1955
2 sentences

2001"The immunity of privilege is lost if the defendants can be shown to have made the claimed defamatory utterances for a purpose other than that for which the immunity was designed to afford protection." Charles Parker Co. v. Silver City Crystal Co., 142 Conn. 605 , 617 , 116 A.2d 440 (1955).

2001"The immunity of privilege is lost if the defendants can be shown to have made the claimed defamatory utterances for a purpose other than that for which the immunity was designed to afford protection." Charles Parker Co. v. Silver City Crystal Co., 142 Conn. 605 , 617 , 116 A.2d 440 (1955).

12001–2001
Evon v. Andrews green
conn · 1989
1 sentence

1994Evon v. Andrews , supra. As already noted, the plaintiff has charged the defendant-Gionfriddo with fraudulent conduct in the commission of an intentional tort.

11994–1994
Wadsworth v. Town of Middletown green
· 1920
2 sentences

1994Wadsworth v. Middletown, 94 Conn. 435 , 439 , 109 A. 246 ." Stiebitz v. Mahoney , 144 Conn. 443 , 448 (1957). "[W]here the alleged acts involve malice, wantonness or intent to injure". . . the immunity doctrine cannot be successfully invoked.

1994Wadsworth v. Middletown, 94 Conn. 435 , 439 , 109 A. 246 ." Stiebitz v. Mahoney , 144 Conn. 443 , 448 (1957). "[W]here the alleged acts involve malice, wantonness or intent to injure". . . the immunity doctrine cannot be successfully invoked.

11994–1994
Stiebitz v. Mahoney green
conn · 1957
1 sentence

1994Wadsworth v. Middletown, 94 Conn. 435 , 439 , 109 A. 246 ." Stiebitz v. Mahoney , 144 Conn. 443 , 448 (1957). "[W]here the alleged acts involve malice, wantonness or intent to injure". . . the immunity doctrine cannot be successfully invoked.

11994–1994
Heigl v. Board of Education green
conn · 1991
2 sentences

1992Although there are numerous exceptions and qualifications of the immunity doctrine; see Shore v. Stonington, 187 Conn. 147 , 444 A.2d 1379 (1982); Heigl v. Board of Education, 218 Conn. 1, 5 , 587 A.2d 423 (1991); note, “The Official Responsibility Rule and its Implications for Municipal Liability in Connecticut: Shore v. Town of Stonington, ” 15 Conn. L.

1992Although there are numerous exceptions and qualifications of the immunity doctrine; see Shore v. Stonington, 187 Conn. 147 , 444 A.2d 1379 (1982); Heigl v. Board of Education, 218 Conn. 1, 5 , 587 A.2d 423 (1991); note, “The Official Responsibility Rule and its Implications for Municipal Liability in Connecticut: Shore v. Town of Stonington, ” 15 Conn. L.

11992–1992
Pierson v. Ray green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1975It is pointed out that the immunity rule is designed to promote “principled and fearless decision-making” by removing a judge’s “fear that unsatisfied litigants may hound him with litigation charging malice or corruption”; Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547, 554 , 87 S. Ct. 1213 , 18 L.

1975It is pointed out that the immunity rule is designed to promote “principled and fearless decision-making” by removing a judge’s “fear that unsatisfied litigants may hound him with litigation charging malice or corruption”; Pierson v. Ray, 386 U.S. 547, 554 , 87 S. Ct. 1213 , 18 L.

11975–1975
Moore v. Stevenson green
· 1858
1 sentence

1955Moore v. Stevenson, 27 Conn. 14, 29 ; McNally v. Burleigh, 91 Me. 22, 23 , *618 39 A. 285 ; MacLean v. Scripps, 52 Mich. 214, 221 , 17 N.W. 815 , 18 N.W. 209 ; Prosser, Torts, p. 850.

11955–1955
Thomas v. Schram neutral
mich · 1883
1 sentence

1955Moore v. Stevenson, 27 Conn. 14, 29 ; McNally v. Burleigh, 91 Me. 22, 23 , *618 39 A. 285 ; MacLean v. Scripps, 52 Mich. 214, 221 , 17 N.W. 815 , 18 N.W. 209 ; Prosser, Torts, p. 850.

11955–1955
Maclean v. Scripps green
mich · 1883
1 sentence

1955Moore v. Stevenson, 27 Conn. 14, 29 ; McNally v. Burleigh, 91 Me. 22, 23 , *618 39 A. 285 ; MacLean v. Scripps, 52 Mich. 214, 221 , 17 N.W. 815 , 18 N.W. 209 ; Prosser, Torts, p. 850.

11955–1955
McNally v. Burleigh neutral
me · 1897
2 sentences

1955Moore v. Stevenson, 27 Conn. 14, 29 ; McNally v. Burleigh, 91 Me. 22, 23 , *618 39 A. 285 ; MacLean v. Scripps, 52 Mich. 214, 221 , 17 N.W. 815 , 18 N.W. 209 ; Prosser, Torts, p. 850.

1955Moore v. Stevenson, 27 Conn. 14, 29 ; McNally v. Burleigh, 91 Me. 22, 23 , *618 39 A. 285 ; MacLean v. Scripps, 52 Mich. 214, 221 , 17 N.W. 815 , 18 N.W. 209 ; Prosser, Torts, p. 850.

11955–1955

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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