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issue of qualified immunity in Washington

13 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Donald Saucier v. Elliot M. Katz and in Defense of Animalsred
scotus · 2001 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005Saucier v. Katz, 533 U.S. 194 , 201, 121 S. Ct. 2151 , 150 L.

2005Saucier v. Katz, 533 U.S. 194 , 201, 121 S. Ct. 2151 , 150 L.

24
cluster 560582green
ca9 · 1991 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Hammer v. Gross, 932 F.2d 842, 850 (9th Cir. 1991); Lewis, 523 U.S. at 841-45 .

2000Hammer v. Gross, 932 F.2d 842, 850 (9th Cir.1991); Lewis, 523 U.S. at 841-45 , 118 S.Ct. 1708 .

22
State v. Thomasgreen
wash · 2004 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821, 868-69 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004) (The court “will not review issues for which inadequate argument has been briefed or only passing treatment has been made.”).

11
State v. Thomasgreen
wash · 2004 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See State v. Thomas, 150 Wn.2d 821, 868-69 , 83 P.3d 970 (2004) (The court “will not review issues for which inadequate argument has been briefed or only passing treatment has been made.”).

11
Hocker v. Woodygreen
wash · 1981 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Based on this authority, we reject Ms. Dang’s assertion that the issue of qualified immunity merges with the issue of probable cause, so that a finding that an officer lacked probable cause to arrest is dispositive of the issue of qualified immunity. 12 Anderson, 483 U.S. at 641 . 13 Hunter, 502 U.S. at 228 ; see also Hooker v. Woody, 95 Wn.2d 822, 825 , 631 P.2d 372 (1981) (officer is immune unless he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the action taken would violate the constitutional rights of the person affected, or the officer took the action with malicious intent to cause a

1999Based on this authority, we reject Ms. Dang’s assertion that the issue of qualified immunity merges with the issue of probable cause, so that a finding that an officer lacked probable cause to arrest is dispositive of the issue of qualified immunity. 12 Anderson, 483 U.S. at 641 . 13 Hunter, 502 U.S. at 228 ; see also Hooker v. Woody, 95 Wn.2d 822, 825 , 631 P.2d 372 (1981) (officer is immune unless he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the action taken would violate the constitutional rights of the person affected, or the officer took the action with malicious intent to cause a

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Maria Doe v. New York City Department Of Social Servicesgreen
ca2 · 1981 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See Doe v. New York City Dep't of Social Servs., 649 F.2d 134 , 141 (2d Cir. 1981) (culpability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 requires deliberate indifference).

1991See Doe v. New York City Dep't of Social Servs., 649 F.2d 134 , 141 (2d Cir.1981) (culpability under 42 U.S.C. ž 1983 requires deliberate indifference).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Pearson v. Callahan green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2010Pearson v. Callahan, 555 U.S. 223 , 129 S. Ct. 808, 815-16 , 172 L.

2010Pearson v. Callahan, 555 U.S. 223 , 129 S. Ct. 808, 815-16 , 172 L.

22010–2010
Robinson v. City of Seattle green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

2005Robinson, 119 Wn.2d at 65-66 . ¶67 When asked to rule on the issue of qualified immunity, we must first consider whether, after viewing the facts in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, the alleged facts amount to a violation of a plaintiff’s constitutional right.

2005Robinson, 119 Wash.2d at 65-66 , 830 P.2d 318 . ¶ 67 When asked to rule on the issue of qualified immunity, we must first consider whether, after viewing the facts in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, the alleged facts amount to a violation of a plaintiff's constitutional right.

22005–2005
County of Sacramento v. Lewis green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2000Hammer v. Gross, 932 F.2d 842, 850 (9th Cir. 1991); Lewis, 523 U.S. at 841-45 .

2000Hammer v. Gross, 932 F.2d 842, 850 (9th Cir.1991); Lewis, 523 U.S. at 841-45 , 118 S.Ct. 1708 .

22000–2000
Anderson v. Creighton green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

1999Anderson v. Creighton, 483 U.S. 635, 641 , 107 S. Ct. 3034 , 97 L.

1999Based on this authority, we reject Ms. Dang’s assertion that the issue of qualified immunity merges with the issue of probable cause, so that a finding that an officer lacked probable cause to arrest is dispositive of the issue of qualified immunity. 12 Anderson, 483 U.S. at 641 . 13 Hunter, 502 U.S. at 228 ; see also Hooker v. Woody, 95 Wn.2d 822, 825 , 631 P.2d 372 (1981) (officer is immune unless he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the action taken would violate the constitutional rights of the person affected, or the officer took the action with malicious intent to cause a

21999–1999
Hunter v. Bryant green
scotus · 1991
1 sentence

1999Based on this authority, we reject Ms. Dang’s assertion that the issue of qualified immunity merges with the issue of probable cause, so that a finding that an officer lacked probable cause to arrest is dispositive of the issue of qualified immunity. 12 Anderson, 483 U.S. at 641 . 13 Hunter, 502 U.S. at 228 ; see also Hooker v. Woody, 95 Wn.2d 822, 825 , 631 P.2d 372 (1981) (officer is immune unless he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the action taken would violate the constitutional rights of the person affected, or the officer took the action with malicious intent to cause a

11999–1999
McCord v. Tielsch green
washctapp · 1975
1 sentence

1999Ms. Dang does not set forth a separate argument why her claim against the city defendants other than the officers should not have been dismissed. 17 Ms. Dang does not appeal from the trial court’s dismissal of her claims against the bank’s branch manager and customer services manager. 18 McCord v. Tielsch, 14 Wn.

11999–1999
Guffey v. State green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

1999Based on this authority, we reject Ms. Dang’s assertion that the issue of qualified immunity merges with the issue of probable cause, so that a finding that an officer lacked probable cause to arrest is dispositive of the issue of qualified immunity. 12 Anderson, 483 U.S. at 641 . 13 Hunter, 502 U.S. at 228 ; see also Hooker v. Woody, 95 Wn.2d 822, 825 , 631 P.2d 372 (1981) (officer is immune unless he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the action taken would violate the constitutional rights of the person affected, or the officer took the action with malicious intent to cause a

1999Based on this authority, we reject Ms. Dang’s assertion that the issue of qualified immunity merges with the issue of probable cause, so that a finding that an officer lacked probable cause to arrest is dispositive of the issue of qualified immunity. 12 Anderson, 483 U.S. at 641 . 13 Hunter, 502 U.S. at 228 ; see also Hooker v. Woody, 95 Wn.2d 822, 825 , 631 P.2d 372 (1981) (officer is immune unless he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the action taken would violate the constitutional rights of the person affected, or the officer took the action with malicious intent to cause a

11999–1999
Babcock v. State green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

1999Based on this authority, we reject Ms. Dang’s assertion that the issue of qualified immunity merges with the issue of probable cause, so that a finding that an officer lacked probable cause to arrest is dispositive of the issue of qualified immunity. 12 Anderson, 483 U.S. at 641 . 13 Hunter, 502 U.S. at 228 ; see also Hooker v. Woody, 95 Wn.2d 822, 825 , 631 P.2d 372 (1981) (officer is immune unless he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the action taken would violate the constitutional rights of the person affected, or the officer took the action with malicious intent to cause a

1999Based on this authority, we reject Ms. Dang’s assertion that the issue of qualified immunity merges with the issue of probable cause, so that a finding that an officer lacked probable cause to arrest is dispositive of the issue of qualified immunity. 12 Anderson, 483 U.S. at 641 . 13 Hunter, 502 U.S. at 228 ; see also Hooker v. Woody, 95 Wn.2d 822, 825 , 631 P.2d 372 (1981) (officer is immune unless he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the action taken would violate the constitutional rights of the person affected, or the officer took the action with malicious intent to cause a

11999–1999
Davis v. Scherer green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1991Davis v. Scherer, 468 U.S. 183, 197 , 82 L.

1991Davis v. Scherer, 468 U.S. 183, 197 , 82 L.

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (13) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.080 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.16.190 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.31.100 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NJ 15 (1998–2024) WA 13 (1991–2021) NY 11 (1998–2025) FL 10 (1985–2018) WV 9 (2009–2023) TX 8 (1995–2015) MI 7 (1976–2026) CT 7 (1994–2015) MD 6 (1973–2024) WI 6 (1991–2026) MN 6 (1990–2006) NC 5 (1992–2019) MA 5 (1994–2009) NM 5 (1993–2020) CA 5 (1974–2016) IL 5 (1985–2011) AR 4 (1990–2016) AK 4 (1988–2011) IA 4 (1996–2020) DC 4 (1987–2007) IN 3 (1990–2006) OH 3 (1995–1998) CO 3 (1998–2012) KY 2 (2011–2021) KS 2 (2001–2002) AL 2 (2008–2008) VA 2 (2012–2025) MT 2 (1998–2002) GA 2 (2008–2016) TN 2 (1998–2009) LA 2 (1998–1999) VT 2 (1991–2016) SD 2 (2005–2021) ME 2 (1998–2014) UT 2 (1993–1997)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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