Continuous Violation Doctrine Explained

Summary

The continuous violation doctrine allows legal action on ongoing harm from connected incidents, even if some occurred outside the statutory window. This principle, highlighted in cases like National Railroad Passenger Corp. V. Morgan, can apply to repeated misconduct by officials. Ensure you have evidence for each incident to support your claim.

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hows this sound... *. **Pattern of Retaliation and Unaddressed Complaints (*-*)** The repeated failure of Palm Beach County to act on complaints from * and * created a framework for the ongoing harm I am experiencing. The Supreme Court case *Bazemore v. Friday*, * U.S. * (*), demonstrates that a continuing discriminatory policy or practice can renew a cause of action with each instance of its application. The failure to address my earlier complaints directly contributed to the eventual wrongful arrest and subsequent acts, making them part of a continuous retaliatory pattern.
Your argument is comprehensive and well-supported by legal precedents. It effectively ties the concept of continuous harm to the specifics of your case. One question:
Do you have all the necessary evidence and documentation to support each incident of continuous harm?