A single mistake in an Arizona Notice of Claim can have extraordinary consequences. The Arizona Supreme Court recently demonstrated just how unforgiving the rule can be in Terborg v. Town of Payson. (Sept. 24, 2026) The claimant’s Notice of Claim offered to settle his case for: “one hundred thousand dollars ($250,000).” One amount appeared in
What is Qualified Immunity
What Is Qualified Immunity? Qualified immunity is one of the most important doctrines in modern civil rights litigation. It often determines whether a lawsuit against a government official—such as a police officer, jail official, or other public employee—can proceed. In simple terms, qualified immunity shields government officials from civil liability unless they violate
