U.S. District Court: ABSOLUTE IMMUNITY 11TH AMENDMENT.

• Position: Brief Article

Adams v. Franklin. 111 F.Supp.2d 1255 (M.D.Ala. 2000). A county jail detainee brought a [sections] 1983 action against county officials alleging he was denied medical treatment for two hours after he complained about symptoms manifesting an imminent heart attack. The district court found that the officials were not entitled to qualified immunity because the detainee's right to medical care was clearly established at the time of the violation. But the district...