holding that social workers have absolute immunity under functional analysis for formulation and presentation of recommendations to the Court
Summary of this case from Johnson v. HolmesNo. 96-9456.
October 6, 1997, OCTOBER TERM, 1997.
C.A. 3d Cir. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 108 F. 3d 486.
holding that social workers have absolute immunity under functional analysis for formulation and presentation of recommendations to the Court
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Summary of this case from State v. FigueroaFull title:ERNST v. CHILD YOUTH SERVICES OF CHESTER COUNTY ET AL
Court:U.S.
Date published: Oct 6, 1997
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