Segaline v. Department of Labor & Industries

¶1 The doctrine of qualified immunity shields a government official from civil liability and money damages unless the plaintiff shows violation of a constitutional right that is clearly established at the time of the challenged conduct. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and Regional Safety and Health Coordinator William Alan Croft appeal the jury verdict in favor of Michael Segaline on his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim against Croft.1 The Department of Labor and Industries and Croft contend the court erred by denying the motion for judgment as a matter of law on qualified…