Monday, February 25, 2013

Eighth Circuit -- Melvin Folkerts v. City of Waverly

Police contact and charging decisions as to mentally disabled petitioner insufficiently conscience-shocking for S1983 claim.

As this is a narrow range of facts, and there were no violations of rights established in the present claim, no claim against municipality for 'culture of indifference.'

Police adjustments to procedure sufficed for ADA/ Rehabilitation Act requirements.

Melvin Folkerts v. City of Waverly
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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Author's SSRN page here.