Short Circuit 278 | I’ll Take the Elevator
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Qualified Immunity and Prior Notice in Elevator Shutdown Case
The chapter explores a case where a government actor is sued for shutting down elevators without prior notice, violating the right to notice and an opportunity to be heard. The speakers discuss the puzzling nature of the court's analysis, compare it to the specificity required for police in similar cases, and question the power of elevator inspectors. They also highlight the inconsistency of qualified immunity and invite thoughts on its impact on future court cases.
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