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CIVIL RIGHTS/CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: Pitt Bull Owners’ § 1983 Action May Proceed

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2018, 56 L. 2016); Saathoff v. 2016); Maldonado v. Courts consider the breed of the dog for the dog’s aggressive nature, the dog’s location and behavior, and any dog owner’s negligence or lack of supervision or control. Dep't of Soc. 658, 694, 98 S. 2d 611 (1978).” The Monell claim was dismissed. Muhlenberg Twp. ,

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FEDERAL TORTS CLAIMS ACT: Feres Doctrine Cracked? Opening of Pandora's Box or Further Encasement in Stone?

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It is unclear how the Supreme Court will review new cases that do not involve medical malpractice, such as sexual assault allegations, environmental contamination suits, negligent supervision claims, and military housing complaints that result in injury. United States , 889 F.3d 3d 978, 981 (9th Cir. 2512 (2020), appealed from Siddiqui v.

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