Opinion ID: 428601
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Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Washoe County

Text: 30 Although local governments cannot be held liable under Sec. 1983 on a theory of respondeat superior, they can be held liable for constitutional deprivations covered by their policies or customs. Monell v. New York City Dep't of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658, 690-91, 98 S.Ct. 2018, 2035-36, 56 L.Ed.2d 611 (1978). They enjoy no immunity under Sec. 1983 for damages. Owen v. City of Independence, 445 U.S. 622, 657, 100 S.Ct. 1398, 1418, 63 L.Ed.2d 673 (1980). 31 Because we fail to perceive an inference from Malloy's testimony that such a policy or customs existed in Washoe County, we conclude that no triable issue of material fact exists on this claim.