Adam Ostrzenski, M.D. v. Mark S. Seigel, M.D., Adam Ostrzenski, M.D. v. Mark S. Seigel, M.D.

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• holding that “‘quasi-judicial’ agency officials whose duties are comparable to those of judges or prosecutors” are likewise entitled to absolute immunity
• noting that plaintiffs should be given leave to amend a complaint in the event of dismissal under Rule 12(b)(6) before claims are dismissed with prejudice
• explaining that leave to amend should ordinarily be granted where a complaint’s deficiencies may be cured by amendment
• stating that false light requires an unreasonable publication and knowledge or reckless disregard of falsity
• explaining that a district court should not dismiss a complaint with prejudice under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) without first giving the plaintiff leave to amend
• explaining that a district court should not dismiss a complaint with prejudice under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) without first giving the plaintiff leave to amend

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