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· 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

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • 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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