Goyette v. City of Minneapolis

D. Minn.July 11, 2024No. 0:20-cv-01302

DismissedLouisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections

Case Details

Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: Other
Status: Unknown
Procedural Posture: motion to dismiss
State: Minnesota
Circuit: 8th Circuit

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wrongful Termination

Outcome

Motions to dismiss granted. Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over §1983 claims against state agency and officials in official capacities due to Eleventh Amendment sovereign immunity. Claims also barred by Heck doctrine requiring favorable termination of conviction before pursuing damages.

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