Legal Opinion
Pearson v. Miller
District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania
Decided December 31, 1997No. 4:CV-97-0764PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
McCLURE, District Judge.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiff Jacqueline Pearson brings this section 1983 action 1 in her individual capacity and as parent and natural guardian of Lindsay Pearson. 2 Plaintiff alleges that Lindsay, a minor, was abducted and sexually assaulted by defendant Bruce Miller. 3 The alleged incident occurred while Miller was under the custody, care and supervision of the Luzerne County Children and Youth Services, Inc. (Luzerne County C & Y). Plaintiff brings this action against Luzerne County C & Y and against Miller.
Gn August 4,1997, Luzerne County C & Y joined Kidspeace…
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- DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social ServicesSupreme Court of the United States · 1989
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3Cited by12 opinions
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