holding that deliberate indifference by state officials to child abuse within a foster home was actionable under section 1983 as a violation of the substantive due process right to be free from unnecessary harm
Summary of this case from Meador v. Cabinet for Human ResourcesNo. 83-175.
October 3, 1983, October TERM, 1983.
C.A. 2d Cir. Motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 709 F. 2d 782.
holding that deliberate indifference by state officials to child abuse within a foster home was actionable under section 1983 as a violation of the substantive due process right to be free from unnecessary harm
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Summary of this case from Langley v. CoughlinFull title:CATHOLIC HOME BUREAU v. DOE
Court:U.S.
Date published: Oct 3, 1983
The American Civil Liberties Union Children's Rights Project and the American Civil Liberties Union of…
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