Thomas v. COUNTY COM'RS OF SHAWNEE COUNTY

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

This case arises on petition for review filed by Defendants David Tipton, Matthew Biltoft, and Shawnee County (County) from the Court of Appeals’ partial reversal of summary judgment in their favor. Plaintiffs allege defendants’ negligence led to the suicide of Anthony D. Stapleton while he was incarcerated in the Shawnee County Adult Detention Center. Defendants argue that they are entitled to summary judgment on duty and breach and that they are immune from suit under the Kansas Tort Claims Act (KTCA).

Factual and Procedural Background

Staplet…