Individual capacity suit

Definition

A lawsuit against a government official in their personal capacity, seeking to hold them personally liable for their actions. Unlike an official capacity suit (which is really against the government entity), an individual capacity suit targets the person and their personal assets. The primary remedy in individual capacity suits is money damages.

Examples

• •Landor seeks to sue the prison warden personally for damages for forcibly shaving his head in violation of RLUIPA.

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