Showers v. Spangler

OPINION OF THE COURT

■ BRIGHT, Circuit Judge.

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Following a warrantless search of their home and business, Michael and Ann Showers brought this civil rights action against Wildlife Conservation Officer Steven Spangler and his co-defendants — all officers or officials of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The District Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants after finding them entitled to qualified immunity. Because we conclude, however, that an objectively reasonable law enforcement officer in Spangler’s position would know that searches such as the one made in this case may only…