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Maddalone v. Solano County

Jan
05
2009
Ruling
Stay in chapter 9 case was not applicable to case brought by prisoner against city officials.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff was a prisoner proceeding without counsel in an action under 42 U.S.C.S. § 1983. Defendants were Solano County (California), et al. The prisoner filed an affidavit which contained a request for a continuance of 6 months. Defendants filed a Notice of Automatic Stay, asserting that the claims in this case were subject to the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C.S. §§ 362, 922. Defendants did not oppose the prisoner's request for a 6 month stay.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 05, 2009 , LexisNexis #0209-085
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Williams v. Kenney

Aug
12
2008
Ruling
Action alleging violation of plaintiff's constitutional rights by arresting police officers stayed due to municipal bankruptcy.
Procedural posture

Defendant police officers filed a motion for summary judgment in plaintiff arrestee's action under 42 U.S.C.S. § 1983, alleging that the officers violated his constitutional rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments by employing excessive force in connection with his arrest. The matter was before a magistrate judge for a report and recommendation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2008 , LexisNexis #1008-037
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