Opinion ID: 2982742
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Retention of Property

Text: Libretti also seeks damages for Woodson’s alleged failure to return property that the DEA subsequently determined was not evidence of any crime. This claim necessarily fails due to Libretti’s insufficient allegations. “[A] plaintiff must plead that each Government-official defendant, through the official’s own individual actions, has violated the Constitution” to successfully establish a Bivens claim. Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 676 (2009). Libretti’s fifth amended complaint does not allege that Woodson retained control of, or had authority to return, any of the seized property. For this reason alone, Woodson is entitled to qualified immunity with respect to this claim. 8 No. 14-3266