Jonathan Voorhis v. Cindy Digangi, et al.

Questions:. Is a child protective services (CPS) worker entitled to absolute immunity under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for allegedly fabricating evidence when the record does not clearly establish that the conduct was judicial in nature? Question left unanswered: Can a court grant summary judgment before discovery based on a purported absence of evidence, when the plaintiffs complaint identifies material evidence already in the defendant’s possession, and the defendant neither disputes nor acknowledges that evidence? LIST OF PARTIES TO THE PROCEEDINGS Jonathan Voorhis, petitioner, proceeding pro se, was the plaintiff in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and appellant in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The following respondents were defendants in the district court and appellees in the court of appeals: Cindy Digangi; Julie Lafferty; Office of Children and Youth; Patrolman Miller; Patrolman Morgenstern; Erie Police Department; City of Erie Cindy DiGangi, respondent, sued in her official and individual capacities. At all relevant times, she was employed by the Office of Children and Youth. Julie Lafferty, respondent, sued in her official and individual capacities. At all relevant times, she was employed by the Office of Children and Youth.