Paul Peterson and Matt Sloneker obtained the dismissal of a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations and other claims against a Tribal Court-appointed guardian ad litem


November 2, 2021

Paul Peterson and Matt Sloneker obtained the dismissal of a federal lawsuit alleging civil rights violations and other claims against a Tribal Court-appointed guardian ad litem.  The court found that guardians ad litem are entitled to absolute quasi-judicial immunity for the performance of their court-appointed duties, and dismissed all claims.