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Sherry Flanagan v. Ron Scearce
Date: 09-30-2021
Case Number: 7:19-cv-00413-TTC-RSB
Judge: Thomas T. Cullen
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Roanoke County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Best Roanoke Civil Rights Lawyer Directory
Best Roanoke Civil Rights Lawyer Directory
Defendant's Attorney: Jim Guynn
Description:
Danville, VA: Civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant claiming that she was fired for exercising her First Amendment right to free speech.
Sherry Flanagan, the former director of the Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services, sued County supervisor Ron Scearce, claiming that he violated her constitutional First Amendment rights for giving a speech to the Virginia Board of Social Services in Richmond.
Defendant claimed that Flanagan's speech was not protected speech.
Sherry Flanagan, the former director of the Pittsylvania County Department of Social Services, sued County supervisor Ron Scearce, claiming that he violated her constitutional First Amendment rights for giving a speech to the Virginia Board of Social Services in Richmond.
Defendant claimed that Flanagan's speech was not protected speech.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $15,000.00.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Sherry Flanagan v. Ron Scearce?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $15,000.00.
Which court heard Sherry Flanagan v. Ron Scearce?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Roanoke County), VA. The presiding judge was Thomas T. Cullen.
Who were the attorneys in Sherry Flanagan v. Ron Scearce?
Plaintiff's attorney: Best Roanoke Civil Rights Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Jim Guynn.
When was Sherry Flanagan v. Ron Scearce decided?
This case was decided on September 30, 2021.