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A 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim is a civil rights lawsuit against state officials for constitutional rights violations. The draft includes sections on jurisdiction, parties, factual allegations, and claims for relief, such as violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. It seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys fees. Customize the draft to fit specific circumstances and ensure all legal requirements are met.Full Conversation
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA
NIKKI DAWN MILLER,
Plaintiff,
v.
THE HONORABLE LISA CLARK, Family Court Judge of Mercer Co.,
THE HONORABLE MARK WILLS, Circuit Court Judge of Mercer Co.,
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM SADLER, Circuit Court Judge of Mercer Co.,
KELLI HARSHBARGER, Prosecuting Attorney of Mercer Co.,
DIANE WINN, Deputy Clerk of Mercer Co.,
JULIE BALL, Clerk of Mercer Co.,
TIFFANEE POITIER, CPS Worker of Mercer Co.,
AMANDA STARLING, CPS Worker of Mercer Co.,
MONICA HOLLIDAY, GAL of Child Law Services of Mercer Co.,
ELIZABETH BROWN-TILLERY, Court Appointed Counsel,
JORDAN COOPER,
MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
Defendants.
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Nikki Dawn Miller, by and through her undersigned counsel, alleges as follows:
I. NATURE OF THE ACTION
*. This is an action brought under * U.S.C. § * to redress the deprivation of Plaintiff's rights under the Constitution of the United States.
*. Plaintiff seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as damages, for the unlawful actions of the Defendants who acted under color of state law.
II. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
*. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to * U.S.C. §§ * and *.
*. Venue is proper in this District under * U.S.C. § * because the events giving rise to the claim occurred in this District.
III. PARTIES
*. Plaintiff Nikki Dawn Miller is a resident of Princeton, West Virginia.
*. Defendants are state officials and employees of Mercer County, West Virginia, who acted under color of state law.
IV. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
*. On or about August *, *, Judge Lisa Clark issued an order that resulted in the unlawful removal of Plaintiff's children without probable cause or due process, violating the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.
*. Defendants engaged in a series of improper actions, including warrantless home entry, denial of access to court documents, and manipulation of statutory authority to facilitate the separation of Plaintiff from her children.
*. CPS Workers Amanda Starling and Tiffanee Poitier conducted unauthorized school interviews and ignored evidence of coercion and safety risks.
*. Deputy Clerk Diane Winn obstructed Plaintiff's right to appeal by withholding critical court records and falsely representing the status of Plaintiff's appeal.
*. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office executed an unlawful arrest of Plaintiff on August *, *, in coordination with CPS and court personnel, without probable cause.
V. CLAIMS FOR RELIEF
Count I: Violation of Fourth Amendment Rights (Unlawful Search and Seizure)
*. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.
*. Defendants violated Plaintiff's Fourth Amendment rights by conducting warrantless searches and seizures without probable cause.
Count II: Violation of Fourteenth Amendment Rights (Due Process and Equal Protection)
*. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.
*. Defendants violated Plaintiff's Fourteenth Amendment rights by denying her due process and equal protection under the law through unlawful custody orders and obstruction of her right to appeal.
Count III: Conspiracy to Violate Civil Rights
*. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.
*. Defendants conspired to violate Plaintiff's civil rights by coordinating actions to unlawfully separate her from her children and obstruct her legal remedies.
VI. PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for the following relief:
*. A declaratory judgment that Defendants' actions violated Plaintiff's constitutional rights.
*. An injunction preventing further violations of Plaintiff's rights.
*. Compensatory and punitive damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
*. Attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to * U.S.C. § *.
*. Any other relief the Court deems just and proper.
VII. JURY DEMAND
Plaintiff demands a trial by jury on all issues so triable.
Dated: [Date]
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
[Attorney's Name]
[Attorney's Address]
[Attorney's Phone Number]
[Attorney's Email]
[Attorney's Bar Number]
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA
NIKKI DAWN MILLER,
Plaintiff,
v.
THE HONORABLE LISA CLARK, Family Court Judge of Mercer Co.,
THE HONORABLE MARK WILLS, Circuit Court Judge of Mercer Co.,
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM SADLER, Circuit Court Judge of Mercer Co.,
KELLI HARSHBARGER, Prosecuting Attorney of Mercer Co.,
DIANE WINN, Deputy Clerk of Mercer Co.,
JULIE BALL, Clerk of Mercer Co.,
TIFFANEE POITIER, CPS Worker of Mercer Co.,
AMANDA STARLING, CPS Worker of Mercer Co.,
MONICA HOLLIDAY, GAL of Child Law Services of Mercer Co.,
ELIZABETH BROWN-TILLERY, Court Appointed Counsel,
JORDAN COOPER,
MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
Defendants.
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff Nikki Dawn Miller, by and through her undersigned counsel, alleges as follows:
I. NATURE OF THE ACTION
*. This is an action brought under * U.S.C. § * to redress the deprivation of Plaintiff's rights under the Constitution of the United States.
*. Plaintiff seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as damages, for the unlawful actions of the Defendants who acted under color of state law.
II. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
*. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to * U.S.C. §§ * and *.
*. Venue is proper in this District under * U.S.C. § * because the events giving rise to the claim occurred in this District.
III. PARTIES
*. Plaintiff Nikki Dawn Miller is a resident of Princeton, West Virginia.
*. Defendants are state officials and employees of Mercer County, West Virginia, who acted under color of state law.
IV. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
*. On or about August *, *, Judge Lisa Clark issued an order that resulted in the unlawful removal of Plaintiff's children without probable cause or due process, violating the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.
*. Defendants engaged in a series of improper actions, including warrantless home entry, denial of access to court documents, and manipulation of statutory authority to facilitate the separation of Plaintiff from her children.
*. CPS Workers Amanda Starling and Tiffanee Poitier conducted unauthorized school interviews and ignored evidence of coercion and safety risks.
*. Deputy Clerk Diane Winn obstructed Plaintiff's right to appeal by withholding critical court records and falsely representing the status of Plaintiff's appeal.
*. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office executed an unlawful arrest of Plaintiff on August *, *, in coordination with CPS and court personnel, without probable cause.
V. CLAIMS FOR RELIEF
Count I: Violation of Fourth Amendment Rights (Unlawful Search and Seizure)
*. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.
*. Defendants violated Plaintiff's Fourth Amendment rights by conducting warrantless searches and seizures without probable cause.
Count II: Violation of Fourteenth Amendment Rights (Due Process and Equal Protection)
*. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.
*. Defendants violated Plaintiff's Fourteenth Amendment rights by denying her due process and equal protection under the law through unlawful custody orders and obstruction of her right to appeal.
Count III: Conspiracy to Violate Civil Rights
*. Plaintiff incorporates by reference all preceding paragraphs as if fully set forth herein.
*. Defendants conspired to violate Plaintiff's civil rights by coordinating actions to unlawfully separate her from her children and obstruct her legal remedies.
VI. PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for the following relief:
*. A declaratory judgment that Defendants' actions violated Plaintiff's constitutional rights.
*. An injunction preventing further violations of Plaintiff's rights.
*. Compensatory and punitive damages in an amount to be determined at trial.
*. Attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to * U.S.C. § *.
*. Any other relief the Court deems just and proper.
VII. JURY DEMAND
Plaintiff demands a trial by jury on all issues so triable.
Dated: [Date]
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________
[Attorney's Name]
[Attorney's Address]
[Attorney's Phone Number]
[Attorney's Email]
[Attorney's Bar Number]
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