He also brought a claim for conspiracy to violate his civil rights under 42 U.S.C. 1985, as well as state law claims for malicious prosecution, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The district court granted summary judgment to all defendants on all claims except the First Amendment claim. The court also denied Skinner's motion for summary judgment based on qualified immunity. Both sides appeal. Skinner appeals the denial of qualified immunity.
All defendants appeal the denial of their summary judgment motion on the First Amendment claim.
Shinault cross-appeals the grant of summary judgment on his due process, equal protection, and federal conspiracy claims. We find that we do not have jurisdiction over Skinner's interlocutory appeal of the denial of qualified immunity. Consequently, we are without jurisdiction to review any of the other claims. Accordingly, we dismiss the appeals. Background The facts of this case revolve around the 1986 and 1990 elections for the Cleveland County Board of County Commissioners.