Gambrel v. Croushore ex rel. Villarreal Campbell Circuit Court The issue in this case was whether court-appointed guardians ad litem (“G.A.L.”) enjoy absolute quasi-judicial immunity from malpractice claims arising from their role in child custody proceedings. Absolute immunity against suits for money damages has been extended to non-judicial officers performing quasi-judicial duties. Kentucky extends quasi-judicial...Read More

Stratton v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, 182 SW3d 516 (Ky., 2006) Actions of Cabinet for Families and Children in investigating allegations of child abuse are discretionary, therefore, Cabinet has immunity from negligence claims.Read More