Government liability for created dangers
R. S., a Minor Child, By His Next of Friend and Legal Guardian, v. H.
In brief
- Where it stands
- Dismissed
Petition denied.
- What it’s about
- R.S. and T.H. brought a federal civil-rights claim under Section 1983 against Lucas County Children caseworkers Susan Hickey and Rebecca Von Sacken.
- Who it affects
- The Supreme Court issued no decision on the legal test R.S. and T.H. asked about; its order only refused review of their petition.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
Their petition asks what a plaintiff must prove to show “deliberate indifference” under the rule that can allow a lawsuit when government action creates danger despite immunity.
Their claim involved a rule that can allow a civil-rights lawsuit when government action creates danger despite government immunity.
Question presented
What is needed to show “deliberate indifference” for the state created danger exception to government immunity on a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983?
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More questions
- Which workers were named in the lawsuit?
- R.S. and T.H. sued Lucas County Children caseworkers Susan Hickey and Rebecca Von Sacken.
Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.