Tag: Qualified Immunity

On this episode, Boozy is joined by  New York City tort and 1983 attorney, Tommy, for a discussion of qualified immunity – specifically, how the police can escape civil liability when they decide to just start shooting at your dog and hit your kid.

Recorded 5/10/2021

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Show Notes:

News Articles:

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/snapchat-can-be-sued-for-speed-filter-used-by-youths-before-fatal-accident-9th-circuit-rules

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/judge-gets-public-warning-for-eating-free-at-law-firms-luncheon-before-awarding-it-2m-in-legal-fees

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-judge-scolds-construction-worker-for-wearing-t-shirt-during-virtual-hearing-while-at-job-site

Discussion Case:

Corbitt v. Vickers, 11th Circuit