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leilurhhh

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Explain the circumstances when a private government contractor is subject to liability for providing a traditional public function. Give an example where a private contractor could be found liable.
 
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What concerns are raised by running a Google search to find contract forms?
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

If the function performed has historically been exclusively public, the likelihood of applying  1983 is high. In West v. Atkins, 487 U.S. 42 (1988), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a physician who worked part-time for a state correctional institution treating inmates was found to be performing a state function. As such, he was a state actor that could be sued under  1983 .

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It is difficult to determine the quality of information published on the web, and it may be out of date.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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