Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148 (2026)

Deprivation of constitutional and statutory rights, privileges, or immunities; redress

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(1) Any person or company, as defined in section 49-801, except any political subdivision, who subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of this state or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the United States Constitution or the Constitution and laws of the State of Nebraska, shall be liable to such injured person in a civil action or other proper proceeding for redress brought by such injured person.

(2) The remedies provided by this section shall be in addition to any other remedy provided by Chapter 20, article 1, and shall not be interpreted as denying any person the right of seeking other proper remedies provided thereunder.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 55 cases (6 in the last 5 years), 1984–2023 · leading case: Goolsby v. Anderson, 549 N.W.2d 153 (Neb. 1996).

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Goolsby v. Anderson, 549 N.W.2d 153 (Neb. 1996). · cites it 64× “I, § 1, and (2) the district court erred in ruling that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction under Neb.Rev.Stat. § 20-148 (Reissue 1991) to hear her causes of action pertaining to the alleged violations of the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act.”

Dossett v. First State Bank, Loomis, 627 N.W.2d 131 (Neb. 2001). · cites it 24× “In her petition, Dossett further alleged that as a result of her wrongful termination, she was entitled to damages pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148 (Reissue 1997). Section 20-148 provides, inter alia, as follows: (1) Any person or company .”

Wendeln v. the Beatrice Manor, Inc., 712 N.W.2d 226 (Neb. 2006). · cites it 14× “(Reissue 1998), as actionable under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148 (Reissue 1997). However, she was allowed to amend her complaint to add the allegation that she suffered from wrongful termination in contravention of the public policy of the State of Nebraska, as articulated in the…”

Kellogg v. Nebraska Dep't of Corr. Servs., 690 N.W.2d 574 (Neb. 2005). · cites it 9× “In his complaint, Kellogg alleged that *42 appellees had violated his constitutional and statutory rights and privileges under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148 (Reissue 1997); title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.”

Adkins v. Burlington N. Santa Fe R.R., 615 N.W.2d 469 (Neb. 2000). · cites it 33× “§ 25-212 (Reissue 1995) provides the applicable statute of limitations for FEPA claims brought pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148 (Reissue 1997). For the reasons that follow, we conclude that § 48-1118(2) is the applicable statute and, therefore, affirm the order of the…”

Wiseman v. Keller, 358 N.W.2d 768 (Neb. 1984). · cites it 17× “District Court for the District of Nebraska has certified the following question of law to this court: Does Neb. Rev.Stat. § 20-148 (Reissue 1977) constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity by the State of Nebraska for actions brought in federal court under 42 U.”

Stamm v. Cnty. of Cheyenne, 326 F. Supp. 3d 832 (D. Neb. 2018). · cites it 6× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148 (1) authorizes the bringing of suit for "the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the United States Constitution or the Constitution and laws of the State of Nebraska," but there is an express exception for political…”

State Ex Rel. Lamm v. Nebraska Bd. of Pardons, 620 N.W.2d 763 (Neb. 2001). · cites it 13× “The Lamms alleged that Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148 (Reissue 1997) provides a civil remedy for violations of the Nebraska Constitution, including article I, § 28.”

Sinn v. City of Seward, 523 N.W.2d 39 (Neb. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 19× “§ 1988 (1989), Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148 (Reissue 1991), and “[for] breach of contract.”

Hassler v. Alegent Health, 198 F. Supp. 2d 1108 (D. Neb. 2002). · cites it 24× “§§ 48-1101 to 48-1125 (NFEPA); and Neb.Rev.Stat. § 20-148. Defendant filed a Fed.”

Karstens v. Int'l Gamco, Inc., 939 F. Supp. 1430 (D. Neb. 1996). · cites it 36× “After careful review of the motions, briefs, exhibits, and applicable law, the Court finds that (1) the plaintiff did exhaust her administrative remedies with respect to her sexual harassment claim; (2) defendant O’Leary cannot be held individually liable under Title VII or…”

Sidak v. Pinnacle Telemarketing Ltd., 182 F. Supp. 2d 873 (D. Neb. 2002). · cites it 27× “1996) (plaintiff properly elected to bring immediate cause of action in federal district court for disability discrimination under the NFEPA pursuant to section 20-148 without first exhausting administrative remedies); Goolsby v.”

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— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148(1) — 5 cases

Hassler v. Alegent Health, 198 F. Supp. 2d 1108 (D. Neb. 2002). “§§ 48-1101 to 48-1125 (NFEPA); and Neb.Rev.Stat. § 20-148. Defendant filed a Fed.”

Bussing v. COR Clearing, LLC, 20 F. Supp. 3d 719 (D. Neb. 2014).

Cole v. Isherwood, 642 N.W.2d 524 (Neb. Ct. App. 2002).

Sidak v. Pinnacle Telemarketing Ltd., 182 F. Supp. 2d 873 (D. Neb. 2002). “1996) (plaintiff properly elected to bring immediate cause of action in federal district court for disability discrimination under the NFEPA pursuant to section 20-148 without first exhausting administrative remedies); Goolsby v.”

Buzek v. Pawnee Cnty., Nebraska, 207 F. Supp. 2d 961 (D. Neb. 2002).

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-148(a) — 1 case

Cantrell v. Morris, 849 N.E.2d 488 (Ind. 2006).

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