· 2/12/1985
Gail M. Kranson, Administratrix of the Estate of Harry Gritz, Deceased v. Valley Crest Nursing Home, A/K/A Luzerne County Institution District
Citations
- 755 F.2d 46
- 1985 U.S. App. LEXIS 29021
How courts have described this case
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- finding that the policy, and not the subjective beliefs of those who implement it, are the focus of a Monell analysis
- finding that the policy, and not the subjective beliefs of those who implement it, are the focus of a Monell analysis
- upholding a county-run nursing home’s immunity from negligence liability under Section 8541
- “The carelessness of an employee in failing to follow a policy . . . does not fasten liability on the governmental agency.”
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Judges: Hunter, Weis, Thompson
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