How to Sue a Judge For a Verdict
In most states, judges are immune from civil liability. However, there are some very limited exceptions to this general rule. For a quick summary, read Judicial Immunity From Suit. Even though judges are not immune from lawsuits, it is difficult to file a lawsuit against them for doing their job. Below, you will learn more about how you can serve the defendant judge with your lawsuit.
Disciplinary counsel files complaint against judge
A disbarred lawyer filed a complaint against a judge in a malpractice case. The judge ruled against the plaintiff and overruled her motion for a new trial. The judge was dismissed after a preliminary review determined that the complainant failed to provide enough information to support his allegations. Despite the fact that the judge did not violate Ru...