Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Can a city or municipality be held accountable for a person being denied employment if that city or municipality was negligent in not removing a misdemeanor as they were supposed to?


Asked on 3/09/10, 2:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

No. Governmental immunity applies to ministerial acts.

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Answered on 3/15/10, 5:12 am
William Morrison Action Defense Center

No. Unlike employees in the private sector, government employees cannot be held accountable for neglect of duty. The legal system would be overwhelmed otherwise.

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Answered on 3/15/10, 6:18 pm


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