Clark Cnty. v. Dist. Ct. (eggleston)

Summary

The Nevada Supreme Court granted mandamus relief and held that qualified immunity barred the parent's constitutional claims against the social worker because the alleged coercion of temporary guardianship consent did not violate clearly established substantive or procedural due process rights. The court also held that discretionary-act immunity barred the intentional-infliction-of-emotional-distress claim because the social worker exercised judgment based on child-welfare policy and acted without bad faith. The court directed the district court to vacate its order denying summary judgment and enter summary judgment for the defendants.