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