Legal Opinion
Harrod v. Caney
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided February 23, 2018No. 2016–CA–000744–MRPublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THOMPSON, JUDGE:
*538Robert Caney's wife, Kathleen Caney, filed a complaint against Will Harrod, individually and in his official capacity as Franklin County Coroner, based on his seizure of and subsequent conduct concerning Robert's body after Robert died. Kathleen alleged unlawful invasion of the right of sepulture, and mishandling and mutilation of a corpse; tortious interference with contract; and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Harrod appeals from the Franklin Circuit Court's opinion and order denying his motion to dismiss or for summary judgment based on absolute immunity and…
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