87 N.J. Super. 263 - Travis v. Pinto’s Empirical Analysis

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3 federal appellate · 2 district · 3 state decisions

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1. ““From the evidence presented it clearly appears that Pinto as superintendent * * * and Van Zandt, his chief deputy, had duties which, called for the exercise of considerable discretion. Van Zandt * * * moved swiftly to separate the prisoners before any physical assault was committed and then began his investigation to determine the potential of any harm to plaintiff. If physical assault had been made upon plaintiff before he was placed under * * * protective custody, the foreseeability of further harm to him might have required defendants to move with more caution. After a full investigation and an explanation to plaintiff, and his request to be released from protective custody, there came into play an exercise of discretion on the part of either defendant which his duties permitted him to exercise. No charge of malice or evil purpose is intimated on the part of either or both defendants. The evidence indicates no right of action on the part of this plaintiff and, therefore, the motion for involuntary dismissal is granted.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 334 F. Supp. 161 - Urbano v. McCorkle