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Don’t Malpractice Your 42 U.S.C.§1983 Claim Against the Government

Published by Kentucky Justice Association
and Canadian Caucus of AAJ
Learning Objectives
  • Do I have a 42 U.S.C. §1983 claim against the government?
  • Who should I sue?
  • What are my causes of action?
  • Avoiding common malpractice issues



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Duration: 75 minutes

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Summary

Claims against government entities are full of landmines that can derail your case before it even begins. Don’t let a good claim against the government become an even better claim against you! In this webinar, Rob Astorino, Jr. will share what he’s learned successfully litigating claims of government overreach and constitutional violations. This program is focused on intentional claims under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and not negligence claims involving the Federal Tort Claims Act, though the differences between these two claims will be briefly discussed.

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Presenters
Rob Astorino, Jr.

Rob Astorino is a civil practitioner located in Louisville, KY. He focuses his practice on serious injury, business v.... Read More


Originally Published
June 17, 2025

Program Titles and Supporting Materials
This program contains the following components:

  • Media Files
  • Don’t Malpractice Your 42 U.S.C.§1983 Claim Against the Government - Video

  • Downloadable Files
  • Selected Supreme Court 1983 cases.pdf
  • 1983 claims.pdf
  • sample 1983 complaint jail excessive force.docx
  • Officer Liability -- State Law Torts and the FTCA (MP3) _ Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.pdf
  • sample 1983 complaint jail excessive force.pdf
  • FTCA overview.pdf
  • Jailhouse Lawyers Handbook 2021.pdf

How To Attend
Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

Technical Requirements
You may access this course on a computer or mobile device with high speed internet (iPhones require iOS 10 or higher). Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Credit
If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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