Seventh Circuit· 9/16/1994

Cynthia Kernats v. Thomas O'Sullivan

Citations

35 F.3d 1171
1994 U.S. App. LEXIS 25789
1994 WL 503404

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holding that the plaintiff bears the burden of demonstrating that a constitutional right is clearly established
“The plaintiff bears the burden of establishing the existence of a clearly established constitutional right.”
“Supervisory liability may attach . . . where a supervisor, with knowledge of a subordinate’s conduct, approves of the conduct and the basis for it.”
Section 1983 claim regarding police use of force during arrest arise under Fourth Amendment
denial of freedom to remain in a place can be a seizure
only analogous case needed, cases “on all fours” not required

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Judges: Flaum, Rovner, Crabb

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