Legal Opinion
Crosby v. University of Kentucky
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided July 17, 2017No. 16-6598PublishedCited by 52 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGilman, J., joined by Donald, J.,
MERRITT, J. (pp. 559-63), delivered a separate opinion dissenting from Part II.B.2 of the majority opinion.
OPINION
RONALD LEE GILMAN, Circuit Judge.
Richard A, Crosby, a tenured professor at the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health, appeals from the dismissal of his claims against various administrative officials affiliated with the University. He brought suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and under Kentucky state law in connection with his removal as Chair of the Department of Health Behavior. Crosby argues on appeal that, contrary to the district court’s holding, his removal amounted to…
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