Gregory v. Town of Pittsfield

McKUSICK, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs Cindy and Tim Gregory brought an action in Superior Court (Somerset County) that, inter alia, claimed, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (1981), that defendants Town of Pittsfield and its town manager violated their federal constitution al rights to procedural due process in that the Town denied the Gregorys general assistance benefits without adhering to Maine’s statutory procedures. Plaintiffs also sought attorney’s fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 (1981). They now appeal from the Superior Court’s summary judgment dismissing both claims with prejudice. We deny the…