DeWalt v. Barger

OPINION

RAMBO, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The complex procedural history of this case dictates a detailed introduction. On May 14, 1975, plaintiff filed a complaint in which the following were named as defendants:

1. The Pennsylvania State Police;

2. Colonel James D. Barger, individually and in his capacity as Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police;

3. Milton J. Shapp, individually and in his capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;

4. Ronald G. Lench, individually and in his capacity as Secretary of the Office of Administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;

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