Fleming v. County of Kane

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

SHADUR, District Judge.

Robert Fleming (“Fleming”), fired from his long-held job with the County of Kane (“County”) Highway Department, then sued both County and Fleming’s boss who did the firing, Highway Superintendent Nabi Fakroddin (“Fakroddin”). Fleming brought his action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (“Section 1983”), charging his firing had been in retaliation for his exercise of First Amendment rights. 1 Fakroddin responded with a counterclaim for defamation.

After a jury trial:

1. Fleming prevailed before the jury , on his constitutional claim against both defendants.