Legal Opinion
Richard Powell v. Randy Johnson
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided May 2, 2005No. 04-1684PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
MELLOY, Circuit Judge.
I. Procedural History
Richard Powell (“Powell”) brought this action against his employer, the Pulaski County Sheriff s Department (the “Sheriffs Department”). Powell asserts that he was demoted in retaliation for filing previous lawsuits against Appellants Randy Johnson and Charles Polk.
Appellants moved for summary judgment on the merits and, in their individual capacities, on the basis of qualified immunity. Initially, the trial court granted the Appellants’ motion for summary judgment on the merits and dismissed the case. Powell filed a motion to alter or amend the…
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- Behrens v. PelletierSupreme Court of the United States · 1996
- Patricia Littrell, Appellant/cross-Appellee v. Daniel Jake Franklin, in His Official and Individual Capacities, Appellee/cross-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2004
- Shands v. City of KennettCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1993
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Powell v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2005