Hayward v. Thompson

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

SHADUR, District Judge.

Christopher Hayward and his parents (collectively “Haywards”) have filed a two-count Complaint against a group of state and local officials, charging violations of statutory duties created by Christopher’s condition as a handicapped child. As attorney for the state defendants, the Attorney General has moved for partial dismissal of the Complaint in four respects. Each legal position asserted by the Attorney General is sound, and the motion is granted in its entirety.

First, there is no basis for joining Governor Thompson as a defendant.…