This Court has been sparing in extending quasijudicial immunity to government officials outside of the judicial branch. It has never extended quasijudicial immunity to the functions of investigators and supervisors or to a state medical disciplinary board. Dr. Paul Thomas brought suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the members and staff of the Oregon Medical Board for intentionally persecuting him for his research and views on childhood vaccines, and for forcing him out of his medical practice.

QUESTION 1: Are members of the Oregon Medical Board entitled to absolute immunity or qualified immunity?

QUESTION 2: Are investigators and management staff of the Oregon Medical Board entitled to absolute immunity or qualified immunity?

Are members and staff of the Oregon Medical Board entitled to absolute or qualified immunity in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights action?