Nathan and Thomas Were Both Just Convicted of Felonies and Sentenced

question 6

Multiple Choice

Nathan and Thomas were both just convicted of felonies and sentenced to prison. Nathan was convicted of attempted murder. Thomas was convicted of stealing multiple vehicles. Both offenders have juvenile records but this is their first conviction in adult court. Nathan is being sent to a state institution. Thomas is being sent to a private prison in the state.
-While incarcerated Thomas files a lawsuit against the private prison corporation charging a 1983 violation. He also files a lawsuit against the officer that he alleges used excessive force and violence. What case held that correctional officers employed by a private firm are not entitled to a qualified immunity from suit by prisoners charging a section 1983 violation?

• A)Richardson v. McKnight
• B)Correction Services Corp. v. Malesko
• C)Madrid v. Gomez
• D)Hudson v. Palmer

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