Hamilton Ex Rel. Hamilton v. Cannon

CARNES, Circuit Judge:

These appeals arise from the tragic death of Kim Orlena Hamilton at a Montezuma, Georgia municipal swimming pool. The three plaintiffs — Hamilton’s mother, Hamilton’s minor child, and the Administratrix of Hamilton’s estate — brought this action in federal district court alleging constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and state law negligence claims. 1 The complaint named as defendants Macon County, Georgia; Macon County Deputy Sheriff Ronald Duncan (in his individual and official capacities); and Macon County Sheriff Charles Cannon (in his official capacity only).…