T.D. v. Patton

U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit · Decided 2017-08-28

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MATHESON, Circuit Judge. T.D. sued Kelcey Patton under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violating his right to substantive due process. He relies on a “danger-creation theory,” which provides that “state officials can be liable for the acts of third parties where those officials created the danger that caused the harm.” Currier v. Doran, <a href="/opi…

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