Legal Opinion
Jones v. Perry County Fiscal Court
District Court, E.D. Kentucky
Decided May 11, 2016No. Civil Action No. 6: 15-050-DCRPublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
Danny C. Reeves, United States District Judge
This matter is pending for consideration of several motions, including the defendants’ motion for summary judgment. [Record No. 40] Sovereign immunity protects Defendant Perry County Fiscal Court (“PCFC”) from Plaintiff Jody Jones’ state law claims, and Jones has not presented sufficient proof to maintain his federal constitutional claims against PCFC. Therefore, PCFC is entitled to summary judgment on all claims. The defendants’ motion will also be granted regarding the plaintiffs official capacity claims against…
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