James Thomas Hurst, II v. James Caldwell, et al.
1. Does the special relationship rule articulated by this Court in Deshaney, supra, apply to shield a state actor from liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, when the challenged conduct by that actor specifically targets an individual by name and directly puts them in danger?
2. If the special relationship rule is applicable to state action that specifically targets a particular individual, does the state-created danger doctrine that originated from the lower federal court's interpretation of this Court's holding in DeShaney, supra, apply even if the increased danger is from the potential acts of other state actors instead of private actors?
Does the special relationship rule articulated by this Court in DeShaney apply to shield a state actor from liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 when the challenged conduct by that actor specifically targets an individual by name and directly puts them in danger?